It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Dan, great shots of the park. On my last trip to NYC, I wondered why they had the green roped off. Do they do that every year to build up the anticipation or just preserve the grounds?

Sent by Liam | 6:10 AM | 4-18-2008

Hey Liam,
Thanks. The grass is removed every winter and the park gets an ice skating rink. So when they lay it down in the early spring, it needs some time to take root before it's opened. But they rope it off periodically throughout the summer to let the grass rest. Of course that's disappointing on a beautiful day, but it sure makes the grass nicer all the other days.

Sent by Dan Pashman, NPR | 6:52 AM | 4-18-2008

you've captured springtime in nyc! thanks...wish i was there!

Sent by jan | 7:51 PM | 4-18-2008

The pic of the view from the office is awesome! A long exposure at night would be VERY cool...

Sent by jeff stiefer | 3:42 AM | 4-21-2008