The essential urban oasis

Central park is more than an urban park in the conventional sense; unlike a number of city parks that are little more than arrangements of shrubs, trees and the requisite playground equipment, Central Park by contrast, is the epicenter of social and cultural activity for the city of New York. Ever since established as a public park in 1859 hitherto, the site constitutes a collective backyard to the city residents and an icon of this metropolis the world over.
The 843 acres of manmade green space in the heart of Manhattan, forms an integral aspect with the neighborhoods adjoining the park; these quarters of varying land-use, density and demographic character all enjoy the respite the park bestows. It’s probably not an overstatement to declare: that the establishment of such naturalized environment contributed to the enduring viability and success of New York City as a capital of arts, culture and all things urbane. Without this verdant breathing space, it’s conceivable that the gridded bedlam of the nineteenth century industrial city; - consumed by smog, grime and squalled living conditions would become injurious to the wellbeing of city inhabitants, and reduce the eminence of the city on the national and international stage. Nevertheless, the park carries on as the founders essentially envisioned: an authentically democratic space, where the many segments of society can partake in the full gamut of activities the site offers.