Why is Central Park world famous?

Aside from being one of Frederick Law Olmsted's most famous creations, Central Park perhaps more than any part of NYC has created enormous wealth for the city by increasing the appraised value of the real estate along Fifth Avenue and Central Park West and Central Park South, and now increasingly along Central Park North. read more

Central Park, New York City: Central Park may be one of the most famous parks in the world, but it’s not in the least overrated. This park has gardens, reservoirs, paddle boats for rent, ice skating during the winter, concerts in the summer and seemingly endless open patches of grass that are perfect for picnicking. read more