Great Lawn Review

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Great Lawn

  • Address: Midpark between 81st and 85th Sts., Central Park, New York, NY | Map It

Fodor's Review:

This 14-acre oval greensward has endured millions of footsteps, thousands of ball games, hundreds of downpours, dozens of concerts, and even the crush attending one papal mass. Yet, it's the stuff of a suburbanite's dream—perfectly tended turf (a mix of rye and Kentucky bluegrass), state-of-the-art drainage systems, automatic sprinklers, and careful horticultural monitoring. The area hums with action on weekends and most summer evenings, when its softball fields and picnicking grounds provide a much-needed outlet for city folk (and city dogs) of all ages.

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