Washington, DC where I live,  and New York City, where I am visiting, have something important in common.  Both have beautiful urban oases designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.

The topography of Central Park was carved out by the glaciers that covered the area during the Ice Age.  The Park has outcroppings all over the place. 

The one in the picture on the right was a favorite of mine when I lived in the city.  I worked at Rockefeller Plaza, and i would often bring my lunch and a book to this rock to get away from it all.

Then, there is the Wollman ice rink, a favorite movie and TV set for skating scenes.

At the southern end of Central Park, There is the beautiful reservoir that is home to a population of huge carp.

Central Park was planned to begin at 59th Street (now called Central Park South) when the city only went north as far as about 38th Street.  The planners had a vision of a beautiful place where people could go to get away from the crowds and dirt of the densely populated urban neighborhoods.  You can't help but wonder if they foresaw the huge buildings that circle today's Central Park.


 
Posted by Patricia Kennedy on 11/17/2007 09:48 AM   Comments (8)   ,  

8 Comments on A Walk In The Park

Beautiful photos, Patricia. I was in New York City a few weeks ago, and wow, was it hot! Even though I've never lived there, NYC holds a special place in my heart. I truly enjoyed your pics.


11/17/2007 10:19 AM by Elizabeth Weintraub, Sacramento Real Estate Broker (Lyon Real Estate)

My daugher Allyssa is in N.Y. City too. She is with her marketing club, having the time of her life.

11/17/2007 10:30 AM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor)

These pictures are just gorgeous. Thank you for sharing them.

11/17/2007 11:41 AM by Kelly Sibilsky ~ Lake Zurich RE/MAX Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest)

The pictures are gorgeous, have you been to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC? I believe he designed the gardens there as well...

11/17/2007 11:50 AM by Amy Whiffen, REALTOR® - Myrtle Beach Real Estate (Eagle Realty - Myrtle Beach)

Gorgeous Pictures - Makes Sligo Creek Park and Rock Creek Park here look like minature golfing parks! LOL
Enjoy the rest of your trip and send us more pics.

11/17/2007 12:07 PM by Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc)

Patricia - it's nice to see these serene views, We so often think of cities as just "hustle and bustle". Thanks for broadening our perspective.

11/17/2007 06:44 PM by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)

Elizabeth, the old "I love New York" theme still strikes a chord.

Missy, New York is a fun place for kids!  I'll bet your daughter had a blast!

Kelly, I'm glad you enjoyed the pictures.  It was great fun taking them.

11/19/2007 09:10 PM by Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company)

Amy, I haven't been to the Biltmore estate, but it's sure on my list.  This guy really got the park thing!

Debbie,  I posted a bunch of photos on the New York City  Localism thing.  New York is a fun place to be with a camera!

And Sharon, when they designed the park way back when, the idea was to provide a refuge from the whole urban thing - and the city was really disgusting!  Horse poop and all!  Now Central Park is about the only part of town with horses!  

11/19/2007 09:17 PM by Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company)

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