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Looking for interesting facts about Central Park? You’re in the right place.

Visiting Central Park is a non-negotiable addition to any proper New York City itinerary, which begs the question: how much do you know about the park?

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This list will help you learn a few cool Central Park facts before visiting. Let’s dive in!

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The (Important) History Of Central Park

Knowledge is power so let’s talk about the history of Central Park.

The park was designed on the site of a former village called Seneca Village, which served as a safe haven from racial discrimination for the freed American slaves and German and Irish residents who called it home.

When plans for a city park were finalized, the village was seized through eminent domain and residents were ruthlessly displaced against their wills in 1857.

(Eminent domain is when the government seizes private property in the name of “public use”