Sheep Meadow

Sheep Meadow, Central Park, New York

Sheep Meadow in Central Park, open from May to mid-October, admits up to 30,000 people per day during summer months.  During its tumultuous history this expansive 15-acre field was once inhabited by sheep from 1864-1934 and anti-Vietnam war demonstrators burned the American flag in the Meadow during a 1967 demonstration.  In 1969 the first landing on the moon was televised to a large crowd at Sheep Meadow.

Today ,the meadow is used for sunbathing, kite flying, and relaxing summer picnics and offers a great 360 degree photo opportunity of New York.

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