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Central Park was planned and designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who was the park superintendent, with assistance from his partner, Calvert Vaux, who was the architect. Their design was chosen as the winner of the design contest for Central Park. Olmsted's philosophy was to always improve the American society. He believed landscape design was a way to improve the feeling of community within a place. For New York City, this was essential. He wanted Central Park to be the antithesis of the stresses of daily life in the city. Olmsted utilized the principles of "separation and subordination" in his design proposal. Curvilinear paths were meant to take the pedestrian on a journey that drew on the landscape for creating a sense of separation from the chaos within the city. Ultimately, Olmsted wanted the park to compliment the city of New York and be the missing link between urban dwellers and nature.

Central Park would serve as the United States first urban landscape park. Construction of the park began in 1857.

What to Find in Central Park?
Whenever we think about Central Park we imagine a crowed and too busy place to be at since it's in the city of New York. However, it's a totally different thing once you get the chance to get by and explore the amazing features and the fun you can have in it. Central Park has what people is looking for, from the little toddlers up to the elder age. No matter their interests or the time of the year that they choose to explore and enjoy popular attractions on guided horse & carriage, bike, walking, pedicab, running and fitness tours, visit the playgrounds or Central Park Zoo with the kids, have a picnic on the grass, or choose from recreational activities such as yoga, running, bicycle riding and more. The park offers different perspectives in the landscape and walks are very close to each other. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is in the park with the from to Fifth Avenue. There is also, an ice-skating rink, three small lakes, an open-air theatre, a band shell, many athletic playing fields, several fountains, and several small monuments and plaques scattered through the area.