Central Park
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public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
Contents
11 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Central Park3:38
Welcome to Central Park. I am delighted to be your guide through this extraordinary urban oasis. …
Listen in the app2The Pond and Gapstow Bridge3:10
As we descend into the park, notice how the sounds of the bustling avenues begin to seamlessly fade away. You have arrived at the Pond. …
Listen in the app3The Dairy and the Accidental Menagerie3:13
We have now reached a charming, Victorian style cottage known affectionately as the Dairy. Constructed in eighteen seventy, this whimsical structure was designed with a very serious public health mission in mind. …
Listen in the app4The Mall and Literary Walk3:03
Prepare yourself for a dramatic shift in the landscape as we enter the grand promenade known as the Mall. If you look down the length of this pathway, you will immediately notice something highly unusual for Central Park. …
Listen in the app5Sheep Meadow and the Pastoral Ideal2:50
Stepping slightly off the formal pathway of the Mall, we are presented with a breathtaking, unobstructed view of Sheep Meadow. This sprawling, fifteen acre expanse of lush, green lawn is the epitome of the pastoral design…
Listen in the app6Bethesda Terrace and Fountain2:54
We now arrive at the undisputed architectural heart of Central Park: Bethesda Terrace. If the Mall represents the long nave of a natural cathedral, then this magnificent, multi tiered plaza is the high altar. …
Listen in the app7The Lake and Bow Bridge2:41
Stretching out before the Bethesda Terrace is the expansive, shimmering body of water simply known as the Lake. Like everything else we have encountered, this is an entirely artificial creation. …
Listen in the app8The Ramble2:35
Having crossed the elegant Bow Bridge, we have now plunged headfirst into an area known as the Ramble. Within a matter of footsteps, the wide, sunny promenades have completely vanished, replaced by a dense, shadowy canopy and a…
Listen in the app9Belvedere Castle2:38
Emerging from the dense, twisting paths of the Ramble, we find ourselves ascending to the second highest natural elevation in the park, an outcrop known as Vista Rock. Perched dramatically upon this massive stone foundation is a…
Listen in the app10Strawberry Fields2:44
As we walk westward, approaching the perimeter of the park near seventy second street, the energy of the environment undergoes a distinct, solemn shift. We are entering Strawberry Fields, a two and a half acre teardrop shaped…
Listen in the app11Closing2:13
As we reach the conclusion of our walk and the towering skyline of the Upper West Side comes back into full view, it is time to reflect on the monumental achievement that is Central Park. We have traversed formally manicured…
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What is Central Park?
Central Park is a place in 맨해튼 with 11 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 맨해튼 |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 11 |
| Total length | 31 min 39 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.7825, -73.9661 |
| Last updated |
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