Great Trees of NYC

Recommended by Jess

Imagine if these trees were not just selected by the people of NYC, but had some kind of mythic resonance, a power of place. This would make a great game setting, either for a pervasive game or a Nobilis-esque mythic role-playing experience.

That game design life

History

coco sm6mo ago

A map of the designated Great Trees of NYC!! I love the Great Trees. And when you see one in person it really clicks like… yes this is a Great Tree. Personal favs are the weeping willow on Gerritson Ave by marine park, and the ginkgo in bedstuy in front of a 19th century mansion (which originally provided aid to those escaping slavery via the Underground Railroad!) there’s so much important history behind these trees beyond them being beautiful. If you’re in nyc check the map — there might just...

3 months ago

Comments

Across Rec League

Great Trees of NYC Map

coco sm

“A map of the designated Great Trees of NYC!! I love the Great Trees. And when you see one in person it really clicks like… yes this is a Great Tree. Personal favs are the weeping willow on Gerritson Ave by marine park, and the ginkgo in bedstuy in front of a 19th century mansion (which originally provided aid to those escaping slavery via the Underground Railroad!) there’s so much important histor”