Central Park pedestrian circulation system

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The Central Park pedestrian circulation system is the network of walkways, paths, and promenades that organizes and guides foot traffic throughout New York City's Central Park.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf pedestrian circulation system
urban park infrastructure
accessPolicy open to the public
characteristic combination of formal and informal routes
curvilinear alignment in many areas
separation from city street grid
varied widths of paths
country United States
designedFor access to park attractions
jogging
pedestrians
recreational walking
sightseeing
designPeriod 19th century
followsDesignPrinciplesOf Greensward Plan
function enhance scenic experience
improve pedestrian safety
organize pedestrian movement
provide access to park landscapes
hasComponent bridges
bridle path crossings for pedestrians
mall and promenade areas
paths
plazas
promenades
ramps
stairs
underpasses
walkways
includesSurfaceType asphalt
concrete
gravel paths
locatedIn Central Park
Manhattan
New York City
New York State
United States
managedBy Central Park Conservancy
managedInCooperationWith New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
notableSection Bethesda Terrace promenade
linked to: Bethesda Terrace

North Woods trails
linked to: South Woods

Ramble paths
Reservoir running track
The Mall
originalDesigners Calvert Vaux
Frederick Law Olmsted
partOf Central Park
primarySurface paved
separatesFrom Central Park bridle path system
Central Park vehicular circulation system

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The Mall (Central Park) partOf Central Park pedestrian circulation system
Dana Discovery Center partOf Central Park visitor services
linked to: Central Park pedestrian circulation system
65th Street Transverse underpasses Central Park bridle paths
linked to: Central Park pedestrian circulation system