* Central Park has had a carousel since 1871. The original was powered by a mule and a horse. Today’s carousel was moved from Coney Island to Central Park in 1950.
* There are 15,000 tiles on the ceiling of Bethesda Terrace Arcade.
* There are 3,500 oak trees and 1,700 American elms in Central Park.
* Bow Bridge is the second oldest cast-iron bridge in the United States. It is 87 feet across.
If you love a good fun fact, this is the perfect Central Park guidebook for you! Learn about what this famous park has to offer, click on the interactive links, and take the quiz at the end to test your knowledge. You'll become a Central Park expert in no time.
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