Man tipping hat brings but a momentary pause to the implied motion of this scene.
Standing, halting a browsing figures tend to slow the eye. The human eye naturally follows the action implied in miniature figures. Here we see a "motion" bordering on stillness.
Notice how the color Red plays into the flow of things here.
Direction of the fire engine guides the viewers eye to the right.
Walking lamp lighter helps move the viewer's eye to the right.
Small pond with ornate foot bridge inside the park
Another look at the pond beside the children playing. This piece would look awkward anywhere else. Putting it in the park makes it an asset to the scenery.