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North of the
Loeb Boathouse is the backyard of the Metropolitan Museum of Art to the
east at 81st Street and the Obelisk to the west, an 1881 gift from Egypt
that dates back to 1450 BC. Also nearby is the Great Lawn , recently
reopened after a massive two-year, $18.5 million renewal program. Now reseeded,
it hosts free New York Philharmonic and Metropolitan Opera concerts. The lawn
features eight softball fields and, at its northern end, new basketball and
volleyball courts, and a 1/8-mile running track.
Southwest of the
Great Lawn is the Delacorte Theater , site of the annual free
Shakespeare in the Park festivals. Next door, the tranquil
Shakespeare Garden
claims to hold every species of plant mentioned in the Bard's plays.
East of the garden is Belvedere Castle , a mock medieval citadel
first erected in 1869 as a lookout, but now the home of the Urban Park
Rangers (who provide walking tours and educational programs).
The
highest point in the park, and a wonderful viewpoint, the castle also
houses the NY Meteorological Observatory's weather center, which
provides the "official" Central Park temperature of the day, and makes
for a lovely backdrop for the Delacorte's performances.
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