The Great Lawn
Written by VacationIdea.com Travel Editors.
The Great Lawn, stretching from 79th to 85th street in the middle of Central Park, is the largest open space in the Park and the site of numerous New York City events, especially in the summer.
The New York Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Opera each present two free performances on the newly-restored Great Lawn in the summer. Visitors enjoy music performances surrounded by fresh green grass and outlines of city skyscrapers.
During the day, people play or watch a game of softball, soccer, basketball, or volleyball.
At the south end of the Great Lawn, you will find the Delacorte Theater with its famous statue of Romeo and Juliet. The northwestern corner is home to the Arthur Ross Pinetum. Read more about New York City's Central Park and browse pictures.
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Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Dec 01, 2004