The Ramble in Central Park
Written by VacationIdea.com Travel Editors.
The 38-acre Ramble is an artificially created wild part of Central Park featuring rocks, trees, and a stream the Gill which can be turned on or off with a water tap. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the Ramble was one of the first parts of Central Park to be built in New York City.
The Ramble invites its visitors to experience nature, presenting hundreds of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. The Lake, which borders the Ramble in the south and the west, is the one of the best spots in the Park for birdwatching. As many as 230 species of birds have been spotted in the Ramble so far. Visitors and expert birdwatchers alike record their wildlife observation at the Central Park Boathouse.
Central Park Conservancy sponsors free volunteer-led walking tours through the Ramble which last approximately one hour. If you are interested, call 212-772-0210.
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Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Dec 01, 2004