Looking for a way to spice up your Central Park adventures? Then listen up—literally. The Park’s Conservancy has just debuted its “Seeing Central Park Audio Guide,” which features personal anecdotes by famous New Yorkers such as Jerry Seinfeld, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kevin Bacon. Here’s how it works: When you get to the park, grab an Audio Guide map at the Conservancy Visitor Center, or plan your route online before you go. Once you come upon a stop, dial the Audio Guide number followed by the designated extension and a short-but-sweet story will unfold. As is the case with the similar Tree Museum public art installation on the Grand Concourse, you may want to bring a cell with speaker phone so everyone can listen.
Though the star-factor may be lost on younger kids, the tales, which are a combination of facts and feelings, aim to please. Perhaps they’ll inspire children to share their Central Park memories too. If you want to test out the tour before you schlep, check out the video below. How can you say no to Whoopi?
