#grate field

WALK

Charley enjoys a walk through newly restored Grate Field in Central Park with his neighbor Patti. Central Park, Manhattan, NYC

FOUNTAIN

PARK

Charley walks by Grate Field near dusk. Central Park, Manhattan, NYC

FIELD

Charley walks by the restoration progress of Grate Field that is part of a larger park perimeter restoration project. The grass in this field had gradually been worn down by heavy use, neglect and inadequate maintenance compared to other parts of the park to the point where there was little grass left and mostly dirt and was commonly referred to as the “dust bowl.” Current restoration has replaced the grass and fenced off the area for the  winter as the area recovers. New benches have been installed along the adjacent walkway as well as other improvements. Central Park, Manhattan, NYC

OFFLEASH

Charley enjoys morning off-leash hours before 9 am. Central Park. Manhattan, NYC

GRASS

Charley closes his eyes while relaxing in the grass. Grate Field, Central Park, NYC

HAIR

Looking over Charley's shoulder as he keeps an eye on things at Grate Field. Central Park, Manhattan, NYC

FREEZE

Charley stands perfectly still in Grate Field. Central Park, Manhattan, NYC