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Sheep Meadow

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A sheep grazing area until 1934, this grassy 15-acre meadow is now a favorite of picnickers and sunbathers. It's a designated quiet zone; the most vigorous sports allowed are kite flying and Frisbee tossing. Just west of the meadow, the famous Tavern on the Green, originally the sheepfold, was erected by Boss Tweed in 1870 and is now an overpriced restaurant and the site of many New York weddings.

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