The National Park in Manhattan was established through the efforts of journalists who first proposed the idea in a local newspaper in the 1840s. In 1853, city authorities designated the area for the creation of a green space. Due to the swampy nature of the area, 14,000 cubic meters of land were brought in from New Jersey in order to strengthen the foundation. During the transportation process, workers discovered a unique insect - the Nannarrup hoffmani centipede, which inhabits the fallen leaves of the park's trees. The park covers a total area of 341 hectare, which is equivalent to two Monaco. Annually, at least 25 million visitors flock to the park. While most parts of the park appear man-made at first glance, there are also several natural landscapes within the man-made lakes, paths, and lawns. In total, there are 25,000 trees, 7 reservoirs, 136 acres of forested areas, 250 acres of lawns, 10 kilometers of pedestrian paths, and 36 arches and bridges located on the territory of the national park.\ The park is popular not only for its scenic views, abundant vegetation, and sporting opportunities, but also for the numerous concerts, festivals, interactive events, competitions, and performances that take place there almost daily. There are no food vendors or snack bars within the park, so visitors must bring their own provisions. In the center of the park stands the famous carousel that can often be seen in American movies.