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Strawberry Fields
ThispeacefulgardenareawascreatedbyYokoOnoinmemoryofJohnLennon,who
livedinthenearbyDakotaapartments.Giftsforthememorialcamefromalloverthe
world.
Conservatory Garden
An elegant 6-acre (2-ha) formal garden with fountains and beautiful displays of
flowering trees, bulbs, annuals, and perennials is at its best in the spring, when cra-
bapples, tulips, and azaleas are in bloom.
Hans Christian Andersen Statue
Children's storytelling sessions are held here in the summer. Other activities for
youngsters include nature workshops, a vintage carousel, and a marionette theater.
Central Park Zoo
This conservation center and children's zoo has three climate zones. The space fea-
tures a rainforest and over 100 species, including seals, monkeys, and penguins.
Delacorte Theater
The New York Public Theater presents two “Shakespeare in the Park” productions
in the summer. Free tickets are available on the day, but get in line early. Other free
park entertainment includes a SummerStage series of popular music and dance.
Tip:
Make your first stop The Dairy, a Victorian Gothic building housing the Visitor Center. Ask
about the free nature workshops and guided walks.
