Central Park Visitors are Warned

Not to walk upon the grass; (except of the Commons)

Not to pick any flowers, leaves, twigs, fruits or nuts;

Not to deface, scratch or mark the seats or other constructions;

Not to throw stones or other missiles;

Not to annoy the birds;

Not to publicly use provoking or indecent language;

Not to offer any articles for sale.

Disregard of the above warnings, or any acts of disorder, subject the offender to arrest and fine or imprisonment.

The park keepers, in uniform, will give visitors all necessary directions and information but must not be unnecessarily engaged in conversation.

I propose soon to make an examination of the Keepers to ascertain how well each is informed with regard to his duty, especially as to his ability to direct [280] strangers to different parts of the park, to instruct them as to distances, size, purposes, costs &c. of different objects in the park, as to his knowledge of the proper method of proceeding under certain circumstances, etc.

On all points where information likely to be inquired for by visitors is lacking, I propose to supply it, and shall be glad to answer any inquiries with regard to park matters which may be proper subjects of public interest.