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inent domain saw them evicted, and saw the communities demolished in order to make
room for the new park.
Central Park is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle and simply stroll the pictur-
esque grounds, ride a bike, play basketball, take a row boat onto the lake or jog the six
miles of paved drive.
With a reputation for being a haven for criminals, in 2011 the New York City Police De-
partment successfully established a precinct right in the park in order to stamp out crime.
The park is now considered a safe place to visit during the day (in fact you'll find it a buzz
of activity), but tourists are recommended to use common sense if visiting the park at night.
In 1962, Central Park was designated as a National Historic Landmark.
Traveler Tip: If you want to do something romantic, go to the lake a rent a row boat. It's a
nice way to spend a few hours enjoying the nature and get a different perspective of Cent-
ral Park. Available April-October from 10am - 5.30pm. $12/hour
