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Catbird Playground

landmark
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Catbird Playground sits at the northern end of Carl Schurz Park, occupying a space that once served as a formal flower garden and quiet seating area. Its name is a clever nod to the local power dynamics of the neighborhood. The phrase catbird seat refers to an advantageous, high-status position, and here it serves as a playful reference to the nearby Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the Mayor of New York City.

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