Morningside Park

110th to 123rd St, Manhattan Ave to Morningside Dr New YorkNY10027
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Construction for this historic park began in 1883. It is located on the site where the Battle of Harlem Heights was fought during the Revolutionary War in 1776. The 31-acre park runs from West 110th to West 123rd Street and separates Harlem from the campus of Columbia University . The well-maintained grounds include softball diamonds, playgrounds, basketball courts, a pond and waterfall, a...
by wcities on July 11, 2008 from wcities

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Morningside Park is located in New York City's borough of Manhattan from West 110th to West 123rd Streets between Manhattan Avenue, Morningside Avenue and Morningside Drive. It is one of four designated Historic Harlem Parks.

The City received jurisdiction over the 30-acres property in 1870 and began constructing the park in 1883. The original plans for the park were drawn up by renowned park...
by nyc on December 17, 2012 from nyc