The Natural Side of New York City

by: Sarah Maple
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When people think of New York City, one of the most populous cities in the world, they rarely think of the amazing amount of natural and green areas incorporated into its design and planning. In fact, the big apple contains over 28,000 acres of parkland, and a further 14 miles worth of beaches. With the number of visitors increasing each year since 9/11, as well as airlines increasingly offering cheap flights to New York from Europe, the city is set to get ever popular. So for the visitors who are considering a visit but are daunted by the relentless bustle, here is a guide to the natural side of New York City.

Central Park:
Well, this article wouldn’t be right without it. Central Park has been an official land mark since 1963, but has since grown to include more than just trees and grass. Today the 843 acres boast lakes, ponds, tracks, ice rinks, and even an outdoor theatre. The park receives over 20 million visitors every year which is the most for any park in the US, despite the fact that there are many more that are bigger in size. The park has a carriage horse service, is host to music festivals, and even has its own all-volunteer ambulance service.

Prospect Park:
Central is not the only significant park in the city, Brooklyn is also home to its own sprawling green area. Prospect Park is slightly smaller, at 585 acres, buts its Long Meadow is considered by many to be one of the biggest urban meadows in the country. Prospect is also home to its own zoo which houses porcupines, sea lions and red pandas. Yet perhaps one of its most unique attractions is the former home of Edwyn Clark Litchfield’s decadent Italiante Mansion – Litchfield Villa.

New York Botanical Garden:
The NYBG is located on the Bronx Park and draws over 800,000 visitors a year. The garden was founded in 1891 by Nathaniel Lord Britton after he saw the Gardens at Kew, London. Some of the trees on the premises are more than two centuries old, and make up a collection of flora that is incredibly divers, including: tulips, wetlands plants, and tall beeches.

Wave Hill:
Wave Hill is a smaller 28 acre estate located in The Bronx. The site, popular with horticulturalists, overlooks the Hudson River and is made up of colourful and visually stimulating gardens. There are two houses on the site, the most famous being Wave House which has seen many famous tenants including Mark Twain and Darwins Bulldog, Thomas Henry Huxley. The gardens are also used for beekeeping, and include an aquatic garden and a Conservatory.

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Sarah Maple writes about city breaks and package holidays.

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