• The Arsenal - Visitors will be introduced to a concise history of Central Park, followed by insights into the Arsenal’s notorious 19th-century past marked by infamy and violence. The discussion will also cover the evictions that took place in the Central Park area before its development.
• Central Park Zoo - Visitors will explore the unusual beginnings of the zoo and the arrests for indecency that occurred there.
• Balto Statue - Visitors will learn about the controversy surrounding the city’s first dog statue and hear scandalous tales related to other statues in Central Park.
• Rumsey Playfield - Visitors will be informed about the disputes concerning the Wisteria Pergola and the prohibition-era nightclub that once existed in Central Park.
• Bethesda Terrace - Visitors will discover the scandalous affair involving Jacob Wrey Mould, the often-overlooked third designer of Central Park, along with the history of crime and vandalism that eventually led to the creation of the Central Park Conservancy.
• Sheep Meadow - Visitors will learn about Central Park’s “Hooverville” settlement during the Great Depression and Sheep Meadow’s history of protests and demonstrations.
• Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial - Visitors will hear about a gruesome murder linked to Strawberry Fields, highlighting issues of class and subculture.
• The San Remo - Visitors will uncover the intriguing interconnected history of accidents, stunts, and suspicious deaths related to Central Park.
• American Museum of Natural History - Visitors will hear about a notorious heist near the park and another story involving a witness protection incident that went terribly wrong.
• The Ramble - Visitors will learn about the “cruising” history of the Ramble, nighttime incidents, police raids, and the films and TV shows inspired by these activities.

• English Guide
• English In person Guide
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• Bottled water

The hidden stories within New York City’s most famous park.

Underneath the lush landscapes and picturesque scenes of Central Park is a fascinating history waiting to be explored. This walking tour reveals the scandals, crimes, controversies, and forgotten communities that have influenced the park’s current form. From large-scale evictions and celebrity detentions to secret meeting places, eye-catching headlines, and debates over statues, you’ll uncover a side of Central Park that most visitors never envision.

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