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PARK FACT:

Since 1908, Central Park has appeared in over 240 feature films, making it the most filmed public park in the world!

Central Park

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5 Av To Central Park W, 59 St To 110 St

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Empire Speed Skate

Empire Speed Skate


Inline skaters train for racing by looping the track around Great Lawn Playground.

Rustic Playground

Rustic Playground


Acclaimed Landscape Architect Paul Friedberg designed this playground at East 67th Street, incorporating playful and adventurous elements from Central Park in the playground's design, resulting in a one-of-a-kind creation.

 

It's My Park: Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads by Ai Weiwei

It's My Park: Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads by Ai Weiwei


 The exhibition "Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads" by Ai Weiwei is on view from May 4 to July 15, 2011 at 59th Street and 5th Avenue. The artist was to have attend the opening, but was detained in China on April 3rd. The installation, his first public artwork, depicts the signs of the zodiac in bronze casts positioned in the the historic Pulitzer Fountain at Grand Army Plaza in Manhattan. 

Still images provided by:
AW Asia
New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
Produced by Adrian Sas

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