NYC 's Madison Square Park - New York City

In June, 2001, our Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, Parks Commissioner Henry J. Stern and the City Parks Foundation got together to celebrate the official re-opening of this park. It'd been under restoration for quite some time.

"Madison Square Park is one of the most historically important parks in New York City and now it looks better than ever," Mayor Giuliani said. "Thanks to a strong public-private partnership this park has been restored to its 19th century magnificence for all New Yorkers to enjoy. Once left in disrepair, the newly renovated Madison Square Park symbolizes New York City's ongoing renaissance." Personally, I welcome the re-opening myself since this park has served as a great pit-stop and resting station for many of us New Yorkers. It also happens to be where most of the north bound express buses begin their trips to the Bronx and beyond.

Note: Madison Square Park was the first site to display the Statue of Liberty's torch-bearing arm

Also on hand here is: Target Art in the Park: A three year series of contemporary art exhibitions in the revitalized Madison Square Park made possible by a $1 million grant from Target Stores to the City Parks Foundation organized by the Public Art Fund.

What I came across were taxicabs maybe some 12-15 feet in mid air. Umm...what can I say...it was interesting....'can't wait to see what they'll have next in the park.

So, should you be in the area, it's a wonderful place to just sit and relax under the shade of the many trees you'll find within.

The Public Art Fund is a non-profit arts organization which brings art to New York's public spaces. You'll come across quite a bit of their handiwork through the metro area.

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