New York's Midtown North is made up of several precincts, with one unique in the city: the CPP, or Central Park Precinct. The precinct is home to 42 species of birds year round, with up to 300 species sighted there at various seasons, and there are also squirrels, birds, fish, rabbits, turtles, frogs and other animals. There are not, however, any human residents. There is an enormous amount of human activity occupying the 840 acres of land and 150 acres of water. In addition to 58 miles of pedestrian paths, 6 miles of vehicle drives and almost 5 miles of bridle paths, there are also world-class attractions, including:.

             1. Tavern on the Green Restaurant .

             2. The Boathouse Restaurant .

             3. Central Park Zoo .

             4. Wollman Rink (ice skating).

             5. Loeb Boathouse (miniature sailboat club).

             6. Strawberry Fields .

             7. Sheep Meadow .

             8. The Great Lawn .

             9. Belvedere Castle .

             10. The Reservoir .

             11. Bethesda Terrace and Fountain .

             12. Literary Walk .

             13. Dana Discovery Center .

             14. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYPD Web site).

             The park itself was designed in 1858 by Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux, two giants of architecture of the period. The nation's first designated public park, Central Park is laid out so that, even when the park is full of people and events, there are hidden, quiet places as well as open fields. Although between 16 and 20 million people visit the park each year, it is possible to feel completely alone with nature among the park's 26,000 trees. (One can also play tennis on 30 courts, or ball on 26 ball fields or swim in a pool at the northern end, or ride a merry-go-round not far from the Central Park Zoo.) (NYPD Web site).

             In addition, the "Delacorte Theatre has 'Shakespeare in the Park' from mid June through the end of August each year. The Central Park Summerstage, located at Rumsey Playground - E. 72 St. and the East Drive, has free performances from June through the beginning of August on Saturdays and Sundays at 3 pm.