Central Park ranks among the world's outstanding public places because of its influential original design - and its current
management. Since its inception, Central Park's much-imitated design has accommodated a variety of activities for New Yorkers,
and the vision of Frederic Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux has proven timeless in that it is still highly suitable for today's park users.

The other factor that makes Central Park so extraordinary is the innovations of its management entity, the Central Park Conservancy.
The Conservancy has developed measurable maintenance standards and guidelines (it is responsible for day-to-day maintenance of
the park, among other things); established a zone gardeners program; and regulated vending in the park. It has also developed a range
of activities, events and educational programs throughout the park, and an extensive volunteer program.