Central Park is the world's most famous park. Nestled in the heart of New York City, the park features 843 acres of wide open space stuck in the middle of a city full of skyscrapers. Thanks to the efforts of a great organization called the Central Park Conservancy, the park has flourished and continues to be one of the most well-kept and safe parks in any major city. Yes, despite its old reputation and its location smack in the middle of a major city, Central Park is now pretty safe and has become a world of its own where residents head to escape the madness of the city.