When I looked down on the street from the top of the Empire State Building, I was amazed by the number of yellow taxies and a huge patch of green with lakes, in the middle of Manhattan. I realized that it was Central Park. Seeing it brought back pleasant memories of the many times that I visited it. The park is my favorite place in New York City because it is like being in the country without leaving the city. I can take a rest, find solitude and be close to nature. Also, because of its huge area and numerous trees, Central Park has the ability to regulate the temperature of Manhattan. Ano…