On Tuesday, Sept. 20, the Central Park Conservancy reopened the newly refurbished East Meadow, fulfilling part of their goal to restore all seven of Central Park's great lawns. The lawn, located between 97th and 100th streets near Fifth Avenue, spans six acres suited for picnicking, sunbathing, sightseeing and playing recreational games. It will remain open until late fall, at which time all of the park's lawns will be closed for seasonal maintenance and protection.
The Central Park Conservancy began its mission to restore each of the Park's major lawns the year it was founded. In 1980, the conservancy embarked upon the restoration of Sheep Meadow, following with the East Green (1984), the Great Hill (1985), the Great Lawn (1997), North Meadow (2000), and Heckscher Ballfield (2007).
Click for a slideshow of the restorations at the East Meadow lawn.
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