The Dene: E66-72
The Dene which is a term meaning "valley" extends from East 66th Street to East 72nd Street and is the fulfillment of a design conceived by
Central Park designer Frederick Olmsted. With its rolling hills and valleys and winding walkways it provides park visitors with a serene setting for a leisurely stroll or a place to relax on the hillside beneath the
Dene Shelter.
At its northernmost boundary is the
East Green, a flat lawn with many varieties of blooming trees. At its southern border is the
Dene Shelter and a large bedrock outcropping called
Kids' Rock.