12 HIDDEN SECRETS in Central Park | New York City

12 secrets and 12 random facts about Central Park. Want a guided tour through Central Park so you don't miss a thing? Here you go: www.getyourguide.com/new-york...
I run in Central Park almost every day (in fact I've run every path a few times), and along the way I've found quite a few hidden secrets. Here's a list of my top 12 secrets of Central Park. And along the way, 12 random facts about the Park too.
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The secrets and facts are organized by geography. I start in the Southeast corner of the Park and end in the Northwest corner. You can follow my path, all 6.3 miles, here:
www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1...
Timestamps for the 12 Secrets:
0:00 - Welcome to Central Park
0:16 - 1. Hallett Nature
0:43 - 2. Rat Rock
1:30 - 3. Original Survey Bolt
2:12 - 4. Bethesda Terrace Bathrooms
2:35 - 5. Ramble Cave
3:30 - 6. Lamp Post Navigation
4:07 - 7. Shakespeare’s Garden
4:20 - 8. Whispering Bench
4:56 - 9. Seneca Village
5:08 - 10. Central Park Water Source
6:16 - 11. Mt. St. Vincent Ruins
7:04 - 12. Blockhouse
1. Hallett Nature Sanctuary (www.google.com/maps/place/Hal...)
2. Rat Rock Bouldering (www.google.com/maps/place/Ump...) Rat Rock is colloquial. The actual name is Umpire Rock. But outside of Google and Central Park's website, I've literally never heard anybody refer to it as Umpire Rock.
3. Original Survey Bolt (Central Park wants to keep the exact location of the survey bolt a secret)
4. Bethesda Terrace Bathrooms - (www.google.com/maps/place/40%...)
5. Ramble Cave (www.google.com/maps/place/40%...)
6. Lamp Post Navigation (Throughout the Park)
7. Shakespeare’s Garden (www.google.com/maps/place/40%...)
8. Whispering Bench (www.google.com/maps/place/40%...)
9. Seneca Village (www.google.com/maps/place/40%...)
10. Water Source (www.google.com/maps/place/40%...)
11. Mt. St. Vincent Ruins (www.google.com/maps/place/40%...)
12. Blockhouse (www.google.com/maps/place/Blo...)
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[@DanielleLaBarbera]

LOL. I'm dying "do not take what these guys give you, they aren't real monks."

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Of all the things I put in this video, I hope that's the one that people learn. -Brian

[@yeadontwearitout]

Just take it and make a quick exit, don't forget to say thank you

[@MrDelfin99]

Keith Segovia they ask for money 🤣🤣

[@ZomBeeNature]

Uh, what are they giving people and who are they then?

[@AmunRa1]

@ Zom Bee Nature From what I understand, they're pretending to be Buddhist monks, and they're asking for 'donations'. Buddhism has a long history of monks asking for alms like this, but unfortunately, it's not uncommon for scammers to put on some monk robes, shave their heads, and hassle you for money. We don't get scammers like that where I live, though, so never had to deal with this personally.

[@Ryan-nr9sc]

2:10 3AM is known as the “witching hour” just saying

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Ahh, yes. That makes a lot more sense. :)

[@eddyvideostar]

It used to be 1:00 am (early morning, eastern time), the curfew for the visitors to the Ramble.

[@riproar11]

@RF *3AM is known as the “witching hour”. Drop the useless "just saying"

[@Ryan-nr9sc]

riproar11 my bad, just saying

[@eddyvideostar]

@@Ryan-nr9sc To Riproar 11: I believe now that 1:00 pm. is the bewitching hour when the witches with the wherewithal to glitch pockets, would be on the prowl. They are willing and willfully issuing tickets, making a casual stroll just as bad as a casual confident and concupiscent concubine chap in the throes of contentment cumming close to cloud nine.

[@Maya-fh5qi]

"Don't recommend coming in this area bc there's shady business happening" lmaoooo

[@hotrodray6802]

NYC METRO

[@travisnelson9104]

They looked like they were injecting.

[@VicAtNyte]

In the 80s it was hellava lot worse....

[@airportinfohq]

0:20 Secret #1 - Hallett Nature Sanctuary 0:48 Secret #2 - Rat Rock 1:31 Secret #3 - 1809 Survey Bolt 2:17 Secret #4 - Bethesda Bathrooms 2:42 Secret #5 - Ramble Cave 3:33 Secret #6 - Lamp Post Navigation 4:17 Secret #7 - Shakespeare's Plaques 4:24 Secret #8 - Whispering Bench 5:05 Secret #9 - Seneca Village Foundation 5:24 Secret #10 - Pool/Loch Water Source 6:20 Secret #11 - Mount St. Vincent Ruins 7:08 Secret #12 - The Blockhouse Wow! Those were pretty interesting! Thanks for sharing.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Nice, thanks for the timestamps!

[@airportinfohq]

I love New York, and Central Park has so many great "Local Secrets". Thanks for sharing!

[@KabukeeJo]

More fun facts: The Pool at 103rd street is fed by the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis reservoir. (that pipe leads right to it) The Pool drains via a water fall at the northern end into The Lock, the lock flows via a stream all the way to The Meer lake at the top right of the map. Also, you do NOT want to walk the lock at night.

[@RubeeRoja]

You skipped a few 😊

[@bryceschiffli7158]

Airport Info HQ e

[@NoProGoPronto]

OMG! I'm born and raised in NYC and always in central Park and was not aware of ANY of these hidden gems. Guess how I'm spending this weekend? Thanks for all of your research and thanks for sharing! :-)

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

You're welcome. Have fun exploring the Park! -Brian

[@noabaak]

you are a new yorker! i am an outsider hanging out for 17 yrs. :)

[@zyxw2024]

I'm a born & raised NY'er. I was first exploring the park in the early 1970's. On my own, as a young adult. I know it like the back of my hand. I did not know of the cave. So you have given this NY'er who is a retired ex-pat in Europe reason to find this cave if I'm ever in Central Park again. Us NY'er's see the park as our backyard. I could tell stories of my grandparents (100 years ago) experiences in the park when they emigrated to the 5 boroughs/NYC from Europe. :)))

[@gavinst.clairthedefiningmo9985]

J B , By all means..please share the stories of your grandparents. ;-)

[@montagie9409]

NoProGoPronto I’m born in Australia melbourne and I want to go to Central Park sad life for me lol

[@gmp3699]

This has to be one of the nicest videos of Central Park I have seen. Thank you for sharing. I too ran in Central Park for 13 years. Rain, snow, heat, etc. I would stop and chat with Alberto (aka Mayor of CP) on every run. There is a dedication to him on the reservoir.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Thank you so much for the compliment. I'm glad you liked the video. :) I don't know about Alberto. Where is the dedication? -Brian

[@gmp3699]

His name was Alberto Arroyo aka Mayor of Central Park. There is a dedication to him on one of the buildings on the reservoir. It was there last year, hopefully its still there. He was running in Central Park since 1937 until he passed away a few years ago at the age of 94.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Interesting. Thanks for letting me know. I'll look for it and let you know if it's still there. I'll be flying back into New York on Sunday.

[@gmp3699]

Great! I'm curious to see if his dedication is still here. Check him out on the internet, there is a lot written about Alberto.

[@jaguar6049]

cooking panda

[@jebronlames4559]

This is like finding Easter eggs in games😂

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

...and there are so many more in the Park! Happy hunting. :) -Brian

[@Slayerrrrrr]

MAKE A PART 2 !

[@bomipanda6237]

Agree

[@burritomensch1257]

This game Outside seems fun, should I give it a try?

[@elizabethbennet4791]

new york is like that. so much history everywhere

[@alexgourdine4895]

Accidentally came across your video, and I agree that this has to be one of the nicest videos of Central Park I have seen. Living alone, the City often takes on a feel of being hard and cold. Not when you listen to this guy speak and give information of the park. Let's us know there are still people out there whom are decent, caring and kind. The very vibes I picked up on listening to him speak. It's inspired me to visit the park again as it's been a very long time since I have. Thanks partner for the info., and just between you and I, it's nice to see people acting like they care. Nice to know my home town is where decent human beings live. God Bless you and yours, and thanks again for the information on Central Park.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

You're so kind, Alex. Thank you so much for your comment. I hope you have a great visit to the Park. -Brian

[@ronr.53400]

alex Gourdine very good ... peace, and happy trails

[@anangajsundari8291]

NY is great and I miss NY... same with the people I have met. I now live on the other side of the world and there is nothing like NYC. Love these videos

[@MrTibbs90]

I agree. I've learned more about Central Park in this video that I ever expected to. Thank you!

[@carlosibarra4648]

This is very wholesome and I’m glad to have stumbled upon this

[@KewhoMin]

As a New Yorker myself, I was unaware of a lot of these secrets. Great video!

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Thank you so much Kewho. Which borough do you live in? -Brian

[@frozenclown4120]

As someone fascinated with central park imparticular, this was very well done

[@DineseBeckert]

Raised in NYC and as kids, we played in Central Park all summer and on the weekends. It was fun to see the carousel, I bet I have been on each horse many times. You showed so much we as kids never found! I would say, you did miss the Alice in Wonderland display...So much fun! Thank you! P.S. It's nice to see more green there than was in the '60s as we played, the tree program began just a few years before we moved upstate and it's apparent that it was a total success!

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Yeah, the Central Park Conservancy does an amazing job at keeping the Park green and healthy. I can't imagine trying to keep it looking that good with almost 40 million visitors per year! I thought about including Alice in Wonderland, but eventually decided it wasn't as much of a secret. It's definitely part of my Statues in Central Park video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moWlonSFZcunnNU

[@annalisajames6558]

I've never been to NY, and since I don't like huge busy cities much, I never really cared to visit. This video has changed my mind completely! I had no idea Central Park was this awesome. I am now hoping to make a trip in the spring.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Yay! I hope you have a great experience here in New York! Spring is a great time to visit. Here are a few more videos we've made from other adventures around the City: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXazqnd8fJqje5Y -Brian

[@ahlewsiv]

Annalisa James use uber and don't take yellow cabs stay away from time square restaurants they charge TRIPPLE THE AMOUNT pack ur own water go downtown Manhattan for culture eating for cheap and great 😊👍

[@AirHeart-mi8ip]

Annalisa James Me and my twin sister Madeline live right close to central park, That's our yard 🤗😊 Love it there, We have so much fun playing around central park.

[@Curi0u50ne]

Annalisa James pack flat walking shoes and away you go!

[@MannyExploresVlog]

Annalisa James you should definitely visit, you won't regret it

[@scdevon]

Nice work on the video. The music jingle playing during the video was perfect for this style of presentation. Normally I hate music during videos, but this was right on the money. You got right into the content without rambling on for 15 minutes with an introduction.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Thanks so much for the compliments! I really appreciate it. You just made my day. :) -Brian

[@eimear4218]

Imagine someone farted on the whispering bench

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Hahaha

[@stevenrodriguez9655]

You’d totally catch the blame from passers by!

[@ODoyleRulz]

I laughed so hard I tried to like this twice

[@richardturner6981]

They would rename it Whispering Zephyr Bench. If you don't know what a zephyr is, look it up. ;-)

[@eddyvideostar]

@@richardturner6981 An epitome for Richard Turner.

[@IaMoDiNaRy]

I lived in New York for a year and only saw a very small portion of Central Park. I'll never get the chance to go back so thank you very much for the video. It's very well done, sir.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

You're very welcome. Yeah, I felt like it was an amazing privilege to live so close to Central Park and be able to explore it as much as I did, so I'm glad I got to share it with you and everyone else who may never get the chance. -Brian

[@CelestialGatez]

This guy has the cutest voice. Reminds of the Sesame Street characters. I could watch him for hours and be entertained. :-)

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Haha, that's a new comparison for me. Thank you! :) -Brian

[@postboxpat]

thanks bro that really helped me out

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

You're welcome. Glad I could help. :) Let me know if you have any other questions about the park. -Brian

[@kareybarey]

I wonder how much more of the hidden cave there was that they sealed off? That sux idiots had to be gross and ruin it. smh.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Supposedly you could walk in and go all the way through and come out the other side somewhere in the Ramble. I tried to find the other side, but I think they covered that up with landscaping to hide it completely. -Brian

[@KMill-xb3uc]

what if homeless people were making their home in there?

[@YepsMr]

K. Mill then they got sealed in

[@maximillianosaben]

I've been to the Ramble cave multiple times. Unfortunately, there is usually junk, garbage, and occasionally porn and condoms. Homeless hideout.

[@BillMarion]

Thanks for the video. I used information in this video during our recent trip to New York. Central Park was amazing.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Yay! Glad the video was helpful on your trip and that you had a great time in the Park. Hope you can come back again soon! -Brian

[@BillMarion]

Great information! Next time I'm in New York I will definitely look into that!

[@FOXTheCutestDogintheWest]

Great video! Thank you

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

You're welcome! And thanks for the compliment. :) -Brian

[@Darkteen75]

My friends and I felt like we stumbled on some lost location when we first found the blockhouse in Sept. It's a great feeling finding things that even if they were intentionally placed, still feel like are off the beaten track. Thanks for video, I've always felt like the major locations around the city have so many secrets if only we took just a bit of time to find them.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Haha, yes! I felt the same way the first time I found it. I was thinking I was the only person in the City to know this was here. And then I found a couple making out on the far side of it. :P -Brian

[@burngwngs]

Thanks for this video. Lived here nearly all my life and didn't know a lot of what you've mentioned. Subscribed as well.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Thanks for the support! Glad I could show you some new places to explore. :) -Brian

[@davidbradley401]

GREAT VIDEO. I'm old enough to remember when Central Park was a scary, unsafe, and not the place you'd want ever to visit at night - or alone. Say what you will about Mayor Rudy Giuliani - but his policies really helped New York City around.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

I agree. I didn't go into the Park when I was a kid (in the 80's), but my son will grow up playing in Central Park for sure, and that makes me happy. -Brian

[@seanycarr3226]

Yeah, just ask Jennifer Levin.

[@seanycarr3226]

I wasn't a fan of Rudy Giuliani in the beginning but after 9/11 I was an instant follower of New York's mayor after the attacks.

[@melissawalker3888]

@@seanycarr3226 I wish RG would have become president. I think he could have done a good job, even though being president is much more complex than being mayor of even a very large city like NYC is.

[@febrizey]

@@PerfectLittlePlanet i grew up playing in the park as a child but it was the mid 90's. It was safe for us as long as we left before it got dark

[@user-vf4pb9dt1r]

I miss my home town, I love you New York. Great informative video thanks for the memories

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Any time. We're planning on doing a few more of these "secrets around New York" videos, so prepare for some more nostalgia. :) -Brian

[@tsb2873]

I was Born and raised in New York City. While I travel the world and explored many unknowns out there, little did I know that there are so many hidden gems in my own city Thanks for the great video and all your research was a big eye-opener

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Glad I could share some interesting places to explore in your own backyard. I'm in your same boat - I travel a ton to see new places, but I'm in New York so much that I decided to find new places here too. This is such a great place to live! -Brian

[@sharksgarage8874]

Excellent vid bro

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Thanks so much, Alex! Thanks for watching. -Brian

[@Special_Head]

Very nice job!!!

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Thank you!

[@ConnollyCove]

Amazing video!!..Nice one. :)

[@NikolaTomic]

Ahh you’re so lucky to live there and visit this amazing park... Thanx for the video! I hope one day I will visit it too...

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Hi Nicola! Yes, very lucky indeed. Hopefully you can visit someday soon.

[@fatimahrahman6158]

I totally enjoyed your video. I had no idea that Central Park had so many nice extras! Thanks for sharing. I'm gonna take me grandchildren there!

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

You're an awesome grandma. :) Thanks for watching and for loving Central Park like I do. -Brian

[@yayeh6183]

Love the video..central park was my back yard growing up thanks for sharing 🌳🌾☘🍁

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Lucky! I didn't get to enjoy Central Park until I was in my 20's! -Brian

[@megmulholland4518]

Brian, just found this video in my suggestions. I loved it!!! Such a great idea. If you have more material for another one, you should revisit this subject in another video. Central Park blows my mind. I went horse-back riding there once. I'll never forget THAT! Lol!

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

I have a few more Central Park videos to make for sure! I would love to go horse-back riding in the Park. We've done the carriage ride, but I think horse-back riding would be a lot more fun. -Brian

[@aanika9537]

this was so insightful! thank you so much for making this, i can’t wait to explore all these places

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

You're so welcome! Have fun exploring! -Brian

[@seatangle]

So many things I didn't know about, despite being in NYC for years. Had no idea about Seneca Village - I'll need to research it more. Thanks for the great video.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

You're so welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting! Hope you have a great day. -Brian

[@davidb5205]

@@nanambaye9054 - Sigh... I've heard this narrative peddled everywhere. This is a gross misrepresentation of Central Park's development. Seneca Village was a very small part of Central Park. It extended from 82nd to 89th street, in between two avenues (SEVEN Blocks total). Central Park on the other hand spans 59th to 110th and four avenues (204 Blocks total). This means Seneca Village accounted for 7÷204 = *3.4% of all the residential area* that was cleared for Central Park. It was FAR from being the only community/area that was replaced.

[@Meira750]

@@davidb5205 Which is why it could have been left alone and not taken too much from the park. There weren't other communities in the area. projects.mcah.columbia.edu/seneca_village/

[@iDaleesaDoHair]

I thought he was going to share more about Seneca Village. It’s prob too sad for this type of video. Definitely research it!

[@PrestonFrankel]

I go to the "forbidden cave" all the time!!! I'm glad someone else enjoys it! The staircase is quite slippery and uneven, but I do go up it and walk along the path above the pond.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Yeah, I love wandering the paths around the lake and throughout the Ramble. It's so fun to explore! I was so excited when I finally found the cave there! -Brian

[@breannabond226]

You should try some of the trails in Kentucky our mountains make it difficult for those who aren't from here or well equipped

[@xo0Hannah0ox]

i love how much history is around us all the time (i live here in nyc) and we don’t know about it... some of the dates on these things are CRAZY. that’s so cool

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Yeah, every time I do research for one of these videos I'm always surprised and intrigued by the history in New York. Glad you enjoy it, too. Thanks for watching! -Brian

[@AnEnglishmanInNewYork71]

You just made me miss home...living in South Carolina now but I spent so much time in Central Park when I was living in Manhattan, thanks!!!

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Sorry Lee, I must have missed your comment. I know what you mean - we're about to leave Manhattan so I can get my MBA and we're already starting to miss it. -Brian

[@natepike6147]

Wow, my friend and I spent half a day exploring Central and we only saw a tiny fraction of these things. God, I can't wait to come back to NY!!

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Happy to share lots of new places for you to find on your next trip. :) Have fun! -Brian

[@Kingsquirrel77]

I loved this look into Central Park. I live in Australia and one of my "bucket-list" things to see is NYC, especially for things like Central Park. From growing up with American movies set in and around NYC since I was a kid, I have often imagined what walking the streets would be like, seeing things like Times Square, Empire State building and so on... it is a shame I would never see the Twin Towers... but seeing the new memorial would be wonderful as well taking the moment to value our life and planet. Thank you for posting this and sharing all the knowledge large and small... seeing this was a wonderful experience shy of making the journey myself.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

You're welcome. I'm glad I could share Central Park with you and I hope you get to experience it for yourself some day. I plan on making a "Secrets of Times Square" video as well. Let me know if there are any other parts of New York you'd like to see more of. :) -Brian

[@Kingsquirrel77]

I am fascinated with Manhattan in general. I would even enjoy walking the streets if not the tourist spots if I am able to go there someday. I would certainly love to see your Times Square video and I will look forward to you making it. I appreciate your messages as well Brian. I loved the content and delivery of your "episodes". Great pacing, balance of the content and flow. You have a gift. I look forward to more to come :)

[@dafisheye]

I am from Hawaii but my mom lived in NYC 13 years and was there during WWII. I finally got to go when I was nearly 60 and kick myself for not going sooner! I had a blast exploring. I loved this video!! One thing I enjoyed was seeing the police station in Central Park that was built onto an old horse stable and incorporated the stable beams into the structure. I hope you get to go soon and stay awhile to explore hidden gems!!!

[@johnnycop77]

Mate, time keeps ticking away. Get off your arse set a target and get over there! Peace and love....

[@gmsproductions7838]

Deija 💪💪💪

[@jaydodsworth5849]

Awesome! Can't wait to check it out!!

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Yay! Hope you have a great time exploring the Park! -Brian

[@mph1ish]

Very cool video! Thank you! I look forward to checking out Central Park this week.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Have fun exploring the Park! It's beautiful weather right now. -Brian

[@aking3624]

NY racoon never sleeps!! Thank you for this wonderful tour of Central Park!! ❤😃

[@vegancandy9570]

The raccoon looked like an adolescent - not a baby but not yet an adult 😊

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting. :)

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Interesting. Are adolescent raccoons more likely to be awake during the day time (like teenager being up past midnight). 😂

[@lenn675]

That cave was opened bk in the 80's. Scary AF inside.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

I'll bet! The whole park was scary back in the 80's, so I can't even imagine how much worse a dark cave would have been!

[@TheClaibornecano]

thanks for the guided tour! you are awesome :)

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@pixieb386]

Found this really interesting. Enjoyed your random little facts alot! Keep up the videos. Good vibes from London x

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Thanks so much! I'm so glad you liked the video. London is great! Hope you have a great weekend. :) -Brian

[@M_freedomOfSpeech]

Thank you! I want it to be inside this park, what I need is to film a shortcut at the Central Park, a person standing in a high area inside, but what I want to get is the contrast bet the buildings and the Park. The shortcut film is about someone lost in a forest "Not in New York" (dreaming), then realizes that it is in New York City, but this person has to be behind a rock or small mountain walking up to the top, then he see the buildings.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

I see. Ok, I think your best bet would be to use the rock next to the Pond in the southeast corner of the park. You'll see the view at 0:17 in this video. There's also a large rock next to Wollman Rink, which is next to the Pond. Both have a good view of the midtown skyline, but the base of each is all trees so you can't see the buildings. Good luck, hope that helps. :) -Brian

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Who's out exploring Central Park this weekend?!!

[@ronr.53400]

Perfect Little Planet cant do it .. i wishhh 😁

[@like.clarkwork]

I just planned my Spring Break in New York thanks to this. Not only will I show my friends these hidden gems, but it will give me a workout from walking everywhere!

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Glad I could help. :) Not sure if you saw it, but there's a link in the video description to a MapMyRun trail so you can easily follow along and see all the spots. It's about a 6-mile run. Have fun! -Brian

[@BucketListTravellers]

Very cool learning about all the secrets of Central Park. We're impressed with all your knowledge!

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Thanks so much! That came from hundreds of hours exploring the Park and many, many articles reading about it. It's my favorite place in the City, so I can't get enough of it. :)

[@lovelybluntdoll]

This video makes me re think about ever going to NYC only to visit Central Park 👌👍 awesome video dude. Must’ve taken all day to film this. It’s an immense park. Thanks!

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Glad I could help get you excited about Central Park! And you're right, the park is massive, but I was running between shots so it actually only took me about 3 hours to shoot the entire video. Thanks for watching! -Brian

[@colleenmcgrady6387]

Super sized field trip .. as a field teacher nature art curriculum in CPark for fourteen years .. yes you nailed it .. great video although there’s lots more that’s not covered .. maybe more videos .??? Kudos ..!

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Thank you so much! That means a lot coming from such an expert as you. I'm planning lots more Central Park videos for sure. What topics or areas would you suggest?

[@donnajohnson2907]

Great video. Thanks for taking the time and sharing!! I LOVE NYC!

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Thank you for watching and commenting! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :) I love New York too!! -Brian

[@vividblack01]

Cool, fun video! You know your stuff! Thanks!

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Thanks! Central Park is my favorite place, so I love learning things about it and sharing it with friends. This video came after a TON of research. :) Glad you enjoyed it! -Brian

[@mynamehappy]

The North Woods is probably my favorite part of the park. Especially at night, as unsafe as that may sound. There are some spots where it just gets pitch dark, and all you can hear is sirens way off in the distance. It's really a eerie to experience that right in the middle of Manhattan.

[@elizabethbennet4791]

yes !! even crazier is the ny botanical gardens, i've never in my entire life in nyc experienced a pure straight two hours of NOT.ONE.PERSON.WALKING.BY. It was INSANE

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

You two are braver than me. But glad you were able to find some solitude. -Brian

[@robertbobbypelletreaujr2173]

At night its like a beautiful different world.

[@filthyanimal874]

I had no idea that Central Park was this big and interesting.

[@Laffy1345]

You've been on an island for the last 50 years, that's why.

[@filthyanimal874]

Larry Williams 😂😂😂

[@filthyanimal874]

Larry Williams I like your Rock’n Roll music from the 1950’s. Boney Maronie is my favorite jam from you Mr. Larry Williams 😉

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

@Larry Williams This is possibly my favorite reply on any comment. 💯👏

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Yeah, the Park is ginormous. And this video only shows some of the lesser known parts. There are still so many things that I didn't share! Thanks for watching. -Brian

[@jeffsanders663]

This is a REALLY cool video! Thanks for posting, mate!

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Thanks for watching and commenting! I appreciate it. :) -Brian

[@wms5253]

Love your videos keep them coming!

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Thanks! We've got lots more adventures in New York and from our travels around the world. I just have to edit them! Thanks for the support! -Brian

[@jasminetullock9525]

Its the witch hour not Halloween

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Haha, I figured it out right after I filmed that clip, but I thought the Halloween bit was funnier. :) Thanks for the clarification! -Brian

[@EddieErion929]

What is the witch hour?

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

The "witching hour" is either midnight or 3am, depending on who you ask. It's basically the middle of the night, when all the "decent" people are asleep and the witches and demons can come out to play. -Brian

[@ohmeowzer1]

I’ve never heard of that thank you ..very interesting i appreciate it

[@ronr.53400]

Jasmine Tullock wow, that little statue had me wondering

[@spy9773]

Half way through this I thought, “wait I live thousands of miles away from NYC.”

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Time to book a flight! The fall leaves are changing now so it's the perfect time to visit! :) -Brian

[@cdd4248]

What a great video - that was fun!

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Thanks so much!

[@light-nl6fj]

Thank you so much. I was born and raised in Brooklyn and only recently did I come to understand how wonderful Central Park is. We take to much for granted. Thank you for sharing.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

You're welcome. Thanks so much for watching! Brooklyn is a whole new world for me too. Slowly starting to explore it more. What are your favorite parts? -Brian

[@Ataximander]

Had to research Seneca Village when it was mentioned and just realized Central Park is just one big gentrification project.

[@elizabethbennet4791]

yep! and before that a native village, it also used to be a "tent city" during the depression

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

I think calling it a gentrification project is a bit of a stretch. Wealthy people didn't move into Seneca Village, raise rents, and force everyone out. The City was still taking shape, and the a lot of people were displaced because of the new plan (beside Seneca Village, there were farms and shanty towns set up on the land). The Park wasn't created to increase property values. It was created to improve the quality of life for millions of New Yorkers. -Brian

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

@AuralAudacity, I think your timeline is a little off. Seneca Village was razed in 1857, and the Great Depression was in 1929. And the "tent city" was a shantytown called "Hooverville," located on the Great Lawn, so a little east of where Seneca Village was. -Brian

[@lovelyynene33]

I was thinking the same thing !

[@meedah8337]

Senaca village was a rich black community with black owned businesses that was taken away to make a park

[@GeoElmoGeocaching]

Great video shared to me by a fellow geocacher; I knew a few of these secrets but many I did not. The park has a hidden secret which is all the geocaches that are hidden in the park; geocaching is a GPS-based game where people hide containers (geocaches), load the coordinates to a website, and other people use those coordinates to find the geocaches and sign their game names on the logbook found inside. I've spend many hours in the park searching for these containers. Nice that you captured that raccoon; is that the same one encountered by Buddy the Elf in the movie? :-) Great video and thanks for creating this.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

I just learned about the Central Park geocaches from Cache Canada, another geocache channel that commented yesterday! I'm definitely planning on looking for them. And I don't think it was the same raccoon, this one seemed much friendlier. :) -Brian

[@denisegonzales7890]

Love it! Never knew this cool stuff

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Happy to share some new stuff with you. Have fun exploring! -Brian

[@knothere2day997]

Ok so I just stumbled upon your video, it's great! The background music isn't distracting love all the facts and places you showed plus your are adorable. That's do sweet you even showed us the place you proposed 💜💜💜. Definitely checking out more of your vids.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Thank you so much, Nicole! You're so kind. :) Yes, not only did I propose in the Park, but we've been on many picnics, dates, and walks there too. Central Park definitely has a big place in my heart. -Brian

[@yayeh6183]

Omg how could you forget Central Park pool .LOL lot of people don't even know there's a big pool in central park .☺

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

You're right! I should make a video about all the random structures and buildings in the Park that people don't know about, like the pool in the North Woods, the castle by the turtle pond, or the Arsenal at the Zoo. Thanks for the suggestion! -Brian

[@Angeandrowan1]

or how about the glockenspiel by the zoo? I LOVE that when it comes to life at 5pm

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

That's true! I forgot to mention the clock. But you've actually got a lot more options than just 5pm. The animals dance and play nursery rhymes every half hour from 8am to 6pm and the tunes are different to keep it fun. :) -Brian

[@Angeandrowan1]

Oh wow! Goin into the city on Sunday. Now I'm inspired to be there on any half hour and be delighted :) Thank u for this wonderful video!

[@elizabethbennet4791]

@@PerfectLittlePlanet omg the turtle pond, is that the one by belvedere castle?

[@probstmedia]

It amazes me how this is like the closest to nature New Yorkers will ever be

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

We also have the Bronx zoo. :)

[@paulnewton5849]

There is also the river which is a huge natural intrusion.

[@arifakyuz7673]

There is Pelham Bay Park, too.

[@walter-yn9bi]

Inwood hill park on the northern tip of Manhattan has a preserved natural forest covering most of it and is only a short train ride from downtown

[@musiclover32596]

We got bear mountain a few minutes away and basically most of the northeast so 🤷🏻‍♂️ it's a win win

[@nfrost7604]

Wow thanks for making this video!

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching! :) -Brian

[@euniceharh7055]

Wow! I never knew about all these information. Thanks for sharing. Will go this weekend

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

You're welcome! Hope you have a fun visit this weekend. Let me know if you find anything else that's new! -Brian

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

For anyone interested in learning more about Seneca Village, Vox just put out a phenomenal video explaining the history of the village and its residents. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpXWiIyFj52cp68

[@chrisrandall3398]

*_Are you required to be out of the park by a certain time at night ?_*

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Technically, Central Park closes at 1am, but there are no gates preventing people from coming in after that. It's patrolled by police at night, but the Park is so big that they probably wouldn't find you if you stayed past 1am. -Brian

[@ssssSTopmotion]

Nice video

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

@@duancollins7654 I agree. I loved how integrated the community was. Seemed like such a great place to live.

[@livingmaga6299]

👌👍 Dang I miss NY!

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

It's the best! -Brian

[@grapedino501]

Eric Price I live in ny lol

[@aaaaisling]

In love with this video😍

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Thank you! I'm in love with comments like yours. 😍

[@shannonguthrie5375]

Thank you for this video!! It was very fun to watch!:)

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching! -Brian

[@truthliveshere831]

Wooow you should do tours

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Thanks! I give informal tours to my friends from out of town all the time. I love it! :) -Brian

[@kaylagutierrez6114]

been living in NYC my whole life and i aint know most of these facts 😂

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

I'm going to do a video like this for Bryant Park too. New York has SO MANY hidden secrets. It's so fun to explore! -Brian

[@ninja_tony]

kayla gutierrez didn't*

[@ML-kk5bh]

Yeah, me too. Now I live an hr away :( Might make my way back to Central Park soon & check out some of these interesting spots!

[@besire9050]

Just yesterday I told someone being a Native New Yorker, I unlike most have seen and experienced all of the tourist attractions around the city. Then I come across your video and realize I did not explore or even know about the secrets. It is now time to explore more. Thank you for this video.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Yeah, one thing I love about New York is that no matter how much you see and do, there's always more to experience! I love playing tour guide to friends visiting, so I've done most of the touristy things to. I think they're fun! -Brian

[@jessicag8219]

I loveeee this video. And all of your other videos seem amazing and great. Love this channel. Immediately subscribed

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Thank you so much, Jessica! You're so nice. We really appreciate the support. Welcome to our little internet family. :) -Brian

[@echin9372]

I’ve lived in Manhattan for my whole life, Central Park is basically my backyard.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

That's how I feel about it too. -Brian

[@CelestialGatez]

Really? So tell me.......have you ever seen any UFO's? John Lennon is famously quoted as having multiple personal sightings

[@daynamichael6357]

Thanks for the tips!!:) Visiting in June and can't wait! will definitely check out these spots:)

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

You're welcome! Have fun! Let me know if you have any other questions about visiting New York or especially Central Park. -Brian

[@Keepswimmingkeepswimming]

Thank you. This video is great! I moved near Columbus circle in July and can't wait to explore

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Thank you so much! I hope you get some time to explore the Park while the leaves are changing colors. It's so pretty in the Fall! -Brian

[@tr8847]

Great video. One not hidden thing. The Zoo is super. But it used to be free. When I was a kid you could just wander in and out of there. Now $18. Genterification I guess. How long before they charge just to get into the park? Don't kid yourself. In much of NYC if you don't have money they just don't want you around.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

You know, I thought the zoo used to be free when I was a kid! I could have sworn I remembered just walking in too. Well fortunately, if you get an IdNYC, entry to the zoo is free. :) -Brian

[@bryanwaggoner5837]

Crazy those are the bathrooms in GTA og ps3 in the park . ....

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

I can't believe that game is that detailed that they included the bathrooms. Props to the designers!

[@melissaball2773]

The world has so many beautiful things when you stop and look around you. One day I would love to run in central park...thank you!

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

You're welcome, Melissa. Thanks for watching and I really hope you get the chance to run through Central Park sometime. It's amazing! -Brian

[@suzannebennett8987]

Wow! Super-interesting! Thanks! 😀

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching. :)

[@larryfine88]

Many walking paths have been greatly improved recently in the North Woods and the Ramble. They have been paved and bordered. I remember years ago when they were just dirt paths. Now more people and tourists use them, so they do not seem as threatening.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Yeah, I live up there by the North Woods, so that's where I explore most often. Not only have they improved the paths, but they widened the loch, enhanced the waterfalls, and added a few new paths and lookouts. It's gorgeous up there! -Brian

[@Steinwaymodel]

You should think of giving paid tours of the park since you know more about it then most people.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Haha, I've actually looked into that before. Turns out tour guides in New York are highly regulated and you have to take tests about everything, even if you're only giving a tour in one area. Some day, maybe. Thanks for the support! :) -Brian

[@joelweiner4798]

@@PerfectLittlePlanet It's no big deal taking the test..although i studied 1 year for it..Just do it and then you can become a Licensed NYC Sightseeing Guide, like me.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

@@joelweiner4798 A year of studying sounds daunting, but interesting to know all those details about the city. Maybe I'll look into it again. Thanks! -Brian

[@alwaysbewhoyouare9592]

Your videos are very educational and very calming to explore through the experience you give, along with your pleasent joyful smiling demenar and detailed explanations along the way. No crazy loud background music or added bs like photoshop. Just pure enjoyment for what you are doing. Very refreshing considering how trashy you tube has become. I'm impressed with your content and thank you.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Wow, thank you so much for such a great compliment. I really appreciate the kind words and support. Have a great day! -Brian

[@sirjohndoeofpa3292]

Great video! Thank you👍

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Thank you! Thanks for watching. :)

[@lakefviltuk1681]

"Secret Cave" that has staff running it.....

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

I've actually never seen any Parks Dept or Conservancy staff down in the cave or maintaining the stairs that lead down to it. They're all over the Ramble, but they seem to stay away from the cave. -Brian

[@Torddavis]

The largest unspoken secret is Central Park was once known as Seneca Village. A thriving African American Middle Class Community that was destroyed by the American Government simply for the land and to keep freed slaves from becoming home owners. He spoke of Seneca but never went into details. Not trying to be negative just posting hidden facts.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Yes, they were forced to leave under eminent domain to create the Park, all 264 inhabitants of the village, about 2/3 African American and the other 1/3 Irish. Here's more info if anybody is interested: www.citymetric.com/skylines/new-york-destroyed-village-full-african-american-landowners-create-central-park-893

[@janeparrott4133]

Perfect Little Planet I love your videos of Central Park! Your information is Great! The designer of CentralPark is very well known to many people in North Carolina because Vanderbilt hired him to design the land around the historic Biltmore House in Asheville.I think you would enjoy reading books about Bilt more. I think there is book about the the work Holmstdad did for Vand erbilt. There are other books about Biltmore and they are good reds. Thank you for your many. Efforts. In making the videos. I plan to watch them all. This is sad but I understand why so many women have been killed in the park .I wish I could listen to you talk about Central Park. Do you make speeches for differs to groups?

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Jane Parrott Sorry, Jane, I missed this comment when it came through. I don't do real tours or speeches, I just really love exploring the Park and sharing it with friends. I'll check out the Biltmore in Asheville though. Thanks for the tip! -Brian

[@jclingad9589]

The Government ordered the City of New York and they obliged.. thus it was The Government

[@CelestialGatez]

Tord Davis Thank you so much for elaborating. The government continues to do shady business till this very day. Now much of the land is unaffordable and many blacks are being pushed out into the streets. Smh.

[@maryjanesmith7468]

BrIan! What a fantastic video! I didn’t know about any of those treasures in the park! Great editing, great explanation, and you’re pretty cute, too. Haven’t seen you forever, I’m subscribing! Good luck.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Hi Mary Jane! Thanks for the support! :) We just had dinner with Ben Strobel's family and we were talking about you. How've you been? KZbin is a good place to keep up to date on all our adventures.

[@patriciaphilp8204]

Thank you this is wonderful. My husband and I stayed in NY for a few days 2 years ago in April and liked Central Park the best. The MET Obelisk with its bottom corners metal sculptural supports and the Egyptian Temple were second for me. Tricia Australia.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Glad you enjoyed your time in New York! April is such a great time to visit with all the flowers starting to bloom. Thanks for watching and commenting! :) -Brian

[@tombahma]

i've smoked up in like 70% of the spots he showed. Really an awesome city.

[@bo64625]

#13: *DEAD BODY*

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Shhh! That one's still a secret.

[@mauricioramirez9744]

Great video. I am fascinated by NYC history.

[@johnwhelan5332]

Very entertaining to watch. Thank you for posting your video. :)

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting! -Brian

[@dylvasey]

So the oldest part of Central Park is 200 years old? I can find things in my garden older than that!

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Next video: 12 Hidden Secrets in Dylan Vasey's Garden. :)

[@dylvasey]

@@PerfectLittlePlanet I do find Roman pot from time to time in my garden, but for the most part all you'll find is secret dog poo from my woofer ... :)

[@ethanpettitt7477]

City boy

[@bulnosaur2075]

Ethan Pettitt no shit.

[@josephhassett6505]

Just discovered your videos,enjoy the way you show off my city.Thanks very much.

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

Thanks for the support! I love sharing New York with the world. It's such a great place to live! -Brian

[@michella9080]

I swear this is one of the og travel guide vlogs out here that are actually helpful

[@PerfectLittlePlanet]

That's the goal. Thanks for watching! -Brian