{"id":3117,"date":"2009-07-23T16:32:52","date_gmt":"2009-07-23T20:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=3117"},"modified":"2021-07-27T11:56:13","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T15:56:13","slug":"central-park-video-tour-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2009\/07\/23\/central-park-video-tour-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Park Video Tour \u2013 Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

In today\u2019s video we\u2019re going to get out of The City.\u00a0 In New York<\/a>, you don\u2019t have to go far to escape the craziness of city life. In fact, New York has\u00a0a massive 843-acre oasis right in the middle of Manhattan called Central Park<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Central Park hosts over 25 million visitors per year.\u00a0 It\u2019s the most visited park in the United States and its appearance in many movies and television shows has made it famous around the world.<\/p>\n

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Click above to watch this video: Central Park Video Tour \u2013 Part 1. (4:40)<\/em><\/p>\n

Central Park is bordered on the north by Harlem<\/a> on West 110th Street, on the south by Midtown West<\/a> on West 59th Street, on the west by the Upper West Side<\/a> on Eighth Avenue \u2013 which along the Park\u2019s borders are known as Central Park North, Central Park South, and Central Park West respectively. Fifth Avenue retains its name and forms the eastern border of the park, towards the Upper East Side<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Central Park contains several lakes and ponds, extensive walking trails, two ice-skating rinks (one of which is a swimming pool in July and August), the Central Park Zoo, the Central Park Conservatory Garden, a wildlife sanctuary, a large area of natural woods, a reservoir with an encircling running track, 37 kids playgrounds, children’s yoga, the Delacorte Theater and, of course, the famous Central Park Carousel.<\/p>\n

I think you get the idea.\u00a0 There\u2019s A LOT to do here.\u00a0 But so that you don\u2019t get overwhelmed, we\u2019re going to make this into a multi-part video series.\u00a0 In this \u201cCentral Park Mini Series\u201d I\u2019m going to take you around to a few of my favorite places:
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\nBethesda Terrace<\/strong> – Mid-Park at 72nd Street
\nWhen Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux designed the park in the late 1850\u2019s, they knew they needed a special place in the Park where people could gather. They needed to create a center for socializing, for people to see and be seen, Bethesda Terrace is that place.\u00a0 Hang around here long enough and you\u2019ll see it all\u2026 street performers, wedding photographs, musicians, artists and more.<\/p>\n

Central Park Zoo and the Children’s Zoo<\/strong> \u2013 East Side at 64th St.
\nThe Central Park Zoo had some bleak years back in the 70s and 80s.\u00a0 It had been neglected and its animals were living in small cramped cages.\u00a0 It has since been renovated and today it\u2019s a thriving healthy zoo with a lot to see. Come see the polar bears, the sea lion pool, monkeys and the amazing tropical rain forest.\u00a0 Just next door is the Children\u2019s Zoo.\u00a0 This is a must-see if you have kids.\u00a0 They\u2019ve got goats, pigs, turtles, ducks and even a cow named Othello.\u00a0 The best part – most of the animals can be touched and fed.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget that a great way to experience the city\u00a0to rent a New York\u00a0vacation rental<\/a> from New York Habitat.\u00a0 We\u2019ve got apartments all around Central Park.\u00a0 It\u2019s a great alternative to the usual hotel and it\u2019ll save you money!<\/p>\n

This studio apartment with terrace on the Upper West Side (NY-12814)<\/a> is a great option if you\u2019re looking for quick access to Central Park.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking to live near the Park, you\u2019ll want to consider this amazing one bedroom vacation rental in Midtown West (NY-14067)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Loeb Boathouse on the Lake – East Side between 74th and 75th Streets
\nThe Loeb Boathouse is located at the northeastern tip of the Lake.\u00a0 It\u2019s one of Central Parks most recognizable spots.\u00a0 You can rent a boat here for a romantic moment on the Lake.<\/p>\n

Wolman Rink<\/strong> – East Side between 62nd and 63rd Streets
\nWollman Rink was built in 1949 when Kate Wollman donated $600,000 for its construction. In the early 1990’s, it was sold and is now run by Donald Trump.<\/p>\n

The Pond

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The Pond (Central Park)<\/div>\n<\/div><\/strong>
\nOur last stop in part 1 of our Central Park series is one of my favorite little corners of Central Park.\u00a0 It\u2019s called, quite fittingly, The Pond.\u00a0 It\u2019s in the southeast corner of the park and you\u2019ll find ducks, turtles, a few benches and a cute little stone bridge.\u00a0 It\u2019s hard to believe you\u2019re just a few feet away from 5th Avenue!<\/p>\n

Well, I hope you\u2019ve enjoyed our little visit to Central Park.\u00a0 And of course, we weren\u2019t able to cover all 843 acres in one video.\u00a0 If you know of any great Central Park locations we missed, be sure to share them in the comments below.\u00a0 Don\u2019t forget, this is just one part of a series on Central Park, so be sure to keep your eye out for the second part of our Central Park Video Tour<\/a> in the coming weeks.\u00a0 Or, better yet, follow us on Twitter<\/a> or on New York Habitat Video Youtube<\/a> and get up to the minute alerts on our video releases as well as a lot of other apartment news and discounts.<\/p>\n

Now, that we will move on to our \u00a0\u00a02nd Video Tour of Central Park! <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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