West 86th-90th Street Landscape

The West 86–90th Street Landscape is a small meadow just west of the Reservoir.

Its rolling lawns and large trees make it an inviting spot for relaxing, sunbathing, and picnicking. The meadow was eroded for many years because of intensive use and deteriorated infrastructure. The Central Park Conservancy restored it in 2017.

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  • Restoration and Maintenance

    A Look Back: Improving Central Park in 2017

    From renovating your favorite landscapes to reconstructing historic elements you may have never seen before, we continue to enhance the Park for today’s (and tomorrow’s) visitors.