It was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux after a Parisian boulevard. It was the United States' first greenway and contained it's first bicycle path - back in the 1800's.
I've known Ocean Parkway for all of my life. My father's younger sister lived in an apartment building on Ocean Parkway and raised two children, my cousins, there. I have so many fond memories of Ocean Parkway. I'd love to show this approximately five mile gem to you.
If you think New York City is only a city of skyscrapers, you have a treat coming.
And, there are still traces of a historic Ocean Parkway. At the intersection with Avenue P, there is a mile marker, the last one left.
Traveling through time and space, for the Blogging from A to Z Challenge.
I watch Blue Bloods and I always love seeing the homes that the characters live in. It's a part of NYC I've never seen.
ReplyDeleteIt's still a lovely area, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a lovely place Alana - those flowering trees are beautiful.
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Love this very different glimpse of New York. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week. O is for Ongoing Opportunites as you Build a Better Blog ~ #atozchallenge
ReplyDeleteThat is a very cool mile marker. I love how you show the 'real' parts of the city as well. You are correct - it's not all skyscrapers.
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Cool. We have an Ocean Blvd, too. Not as green as yours. But pretty in its own right.
ReplyDeleteOur town doesn't have bike a hiking trail...Coffee is on
ReplyDeleteI remember riding my bike down the Parkway. And, my grandfather in his royal Nash taking me to Coney Island. With my pinwheel (with the stem filled with candy) whirling out the window.
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