Septuagesimo Uno facts for kids
Septuagesimo Uno is a very small park in New York City. It's located in an area called the Upper West Side, on 71st Street. This park is special because of its unique name and how it came to be.
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Septuagesimo Uno Park: A Tiny Green Space
Septuagesimo Uno is a small park, about 0.04-acre (160 m2) in size. That's like a very tiny patch of green in the big city! It's found in Manhattan, which is one of the five main parts, or boroughs, of New York City. You can find it on 71st Street, between West End Avenue and where Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue meet.
What's in a Name?
The park's name, Septuagesimo Uno, might sound a bit tricky! It's actually Latin for "seventy-first." This name was chosen in 2000 by Henry Stern, who was the Parks Commissioner at the time. He wanted to give the park a more interesting name than its original one, which was simply "71st Street Plot."
How the Park Came to Be
A Mayor's Idea: Vest Pocket Parks
Back in the 1960s, the Mayor of New York City, John Lindsay, had a great idea. He started a plan called the "Vest Pocket Park" campaign. The goal was to find empty pieces of land around the city and turn them into small, useful parks for people to enjoy.
From Plot to Park: The Land's Journey
The land where Septuagesimo Uno Park now sits was bought by New York City on March 28, 1969. The city used a process called "condemnation" to get the property. This means the city legally bought the land for public use. In May 1981, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation became responsible for the property.
Who Manages the Park?
Today, Septuagesimo Uno Park is looked after by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. They make sure the park stays clean, safe, and beautiful for everyone who visits.
