New York City's oldest park, surrounded by origina...

New York City's oldest park, surrounded by original 18th-century walls. Built in 1733, it originally consisted of a petanque field. In 1733, the city council loaned part of the parade ground to three nearby gentlemen in the form of nominal rent to open up a park for citizens to relax and entertain. "Rolling Ball Green" later became part of the plan. The streets around the green space were not cobbled until 1744.