Is central park in new york a national park. 240 central park south new york new york. It is the most visited urban park in the united states with an estimated 38 million visitors annually and is the most filmed location in the world. Photograph by kathleen dolmatch national.
Hinchey hudson river valley national heritage area stretches from new york city to albany. National register of historic places listed 2009. Central park is an urban park in new york city located between the upper west and upper east sides of manhattan.
Visionary new yorkers on july 21 1853 the new york state legislature enacted into law the setting aside of more than 750 acres of land central to manhattan island to create americas first major landscaped public park. From the sandy shores of long island to mighty niagara falls new york state is home to more than 200 state parks and historic sites where beautiful views and outdoor adventures awaitwhether you climb the lighthouse for a birds eye view at rock island lighthouse state park in the thousand islands walk the trails while observing the dramatic coastline at chimney bluffs state park in the. The areas resources exhibit the roles of freedom and dignity in the valleys history and the historical and contemporary role of commerce.
Central park was the first landscaped public park in the united states. They would soon refer to it as the central park. Prominent landmarks on central park west include the american museum of natural history the dakota apartments and the new york historical society.