• 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
• All Fees and Taxes

• Bottled water

In the refreshing autumn atmosphere, these tours become even more engaging, perfectly aligned with the Halloween season when New York’s history appears at its most mysterious.

Uncover the hidden secrets within New York City’s most renowned park.

Beneath the lush greenery and picturesque views of Central Park lies a much more intriguing history. This walking tour reveals the scandals, crimes, controversies, and forgotten communities that have shaped the park into what it is today. From mass evictions and celebrity arrests to secret meeting places, sensational headlines, and debates over statues, participants will discover a side of Central Park that most visitors never imagine.

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