Poll: Is Morningside Park safe at night for a woman?

[Kathleen]

I have a potential roommate who was advised by a Columbia student living on Morningside Drive never to go into the park alone at night. I've personally never had any trouble, but I was wondering if anyone else has had a different experience. Please chime in. I don't want to tell her it's safe if it isn't!
Thanks.
Kathleen

[Simone]

I have personally had two incidents at night in Morningside Park that made me at least think to be more cautious. I don't think any single female should be strolling through any park (too easy to get raped or attacked without any witnesses around) at night or ever think anywhere is "safe" though, no matter the location. I'm not saying you should walk around being afraid, but I do think that being alert and always knowing what's going on around you, especially at night, is a good idea. Just my two cents.... :o)