Tuesday, 28 May 2013

Gardens in The Heart of NY

By Frank Smith


Among the excitement and chaos that's New York, miniature havens have been set aside for the enjoyment of the public. The New York public parks and gardens offer a place of rest and retreat from the bustle of day to day life.

Central Park

Central park is perhaps the most renowned of the New York public parks. Over 100 50 years old , this park is found in the center of Manhattan in NY City. As the town became increasingly crowded, the citizens needed a place to flee from the cramped conditions of New York. The solution was the commission of Central Park in 1857. The 843-acre park is completely landscaped except for a untamed wooded area. The park remains a sanctuary from the noise and havoc of NY City. A few miles of walking trails, sports fields, outdoor pools, and rock climbing provide a range of paths to exercise. Central Park is also the home of a sizeable zoo, a nature center, and hosts ice skating in the winter. Entertainment is provided in the guise of the once a year Shakespeare Festival in the outside amphitheater and free performances in Summerstage, an outdoor arena.

New York Botanical Garden

Founded in 1891, The New York Botanical Garden is an impressive 250-acre facility located in the Bronx and is currently a National Historic Landmark and perhaps the most internationally famous of the New York gardens. With fifty separate gardens, there is always something in bloom. The 50 acres of native forest offers a rare chance to view Long Island forestry as it was before Europeans settled the area. This New York garden is home to the largest botanical library in Northern America. Intensive botanical research is conducted in the massive Pfizer Plant Research Lab. This facility contains many vital botanical examples and carries out crucial research on plant genetics. The only water stream in New York Town winds its way through the gardens in New York.

Bryant Park

Bryant Park is a New York public park rich with American history. This park has been the location of significant riots and protests and even a visit from George Washington. Up until recently Bryant Park was host to New York fashion week for seventeen years. Located in midtown Manhattan, Bryant Park is the most densely occupied urban park internationally. The park is packed year round with free classes and events. Visitors can enjoy concerts, theatre, chess lessons, knitting lessons, yoga, and tai chi courtesy of the Park. An ice-skating rink and a vacation market opened during the winter months makes this park as popular in winter as it is in warmer weather.




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