CENTRAL PARK
Central Park is the first landscaped public park in the United States covering 843 acres. The park is full of attractions, from green meadows to sprawling waters, gardens, unique bridges, educational facilities, iconic figures and so much more.
WHAT TO SEE IN CENTRAL PARK
- Umpire Rock
- Around Gapstow Bridge: Woolman Rink, Central Park Zoo
- Around Conservatory Water: Alice in Wonderland
- Around The Lake: The Loeb Boathouse, Bethesda Terrace, Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, Ladies Pavilion, Shakespeare Garden, American Museum of Natural History
- Around Central Park: Belvedere Castle, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Obelisk, Greywacke Arch
- Around Conservatory Garden: Lasker Rink
- Statue along East Drive: Women's Rights Pioneers Monument, William Shakespeare Statue, Balto Statue
- Grand Army Plaza
- Pulitzer Fountain
UMPIRE ROCK
GAPSTOW BRIDGE
Another design by Jacob Wrey Mould built in 1874 was originally a wooden bridge with cast iron railings. It was redesigned and replaced with stone.
Around Gapstow Bridge:
Woolman Rink
Woolman Rink is named after the Wollman family who donated the funds to build this rink. The rink is very close to Central Park Zoo.
Central Park Zoo
CONSERVATORY WATER
Inspired by the design of the Grand Basin model boat pond in Paris' Luxembourg Gardens. The pond is open for ice skating during winter, and boating in spring and summertime.
Around Conservatory Water:
Alice in Wonderland
The eleven feet tall sculpture was constructed in 1959 by Jose de Creeft under the commission of philanthropist George Delacorte. The girl sitting on a giant mushroom depicts the face of Creeft's daughter, Donna.
THE LAKE
Around The Lake:
Loeb Boathouse
A popular attraction that offers boat rentals and gondola rides.
Bethesda Terrace
An architectural marvel that was one of the very first structures to have been built in Central Park, and was completed in 1863.
Bethesda Fountain
One of the largest fountains in New York where you can see it from Bethesda Terrace. The neoclassical sculpture is known as 'Angel of the Waters' represnting health, purity, temperance and peace, designed by Jacob Wrey Mould.
Strawberry Fields
Strawberry Fields is a 2.5 acre area of Central Park that pays tribute to the late Beattle, John Lennon. The 'IMAGINE' mosaic lies in the middle of Strawberry Field which is named after his famous song.
Dakota Building
Dakota Building is located adjacently to Strawberry Field where John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono lived. He was murdered and shot dead while walking into his home on December 8,1980.
Ladies Pavilion
Shakespeare Garden
American Museum of Natural History
One of the best museums in the area for children, showcasing natural wonders from dinosaurs to outer space.
CENTRAL PARK
A sprawling park in the center of the park surrounded by ballfields and a reservoir.
Around Central Park:
Belvedere Castle
The Gothic-style Belvedere Castle is a landmark in Central Park has an open air viewing platform overlooking the garden.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The largest art museum in New York City with a collection spanning over 5,000 years of history and 36,000 pieces from around the globe near Obelisk.
The Obelisk
Known as the oldest man-made construction in Central Park and designated a scenic landmark in 1974 by the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission. The Obelisk was a gift from Egypt to Central Park in 1881.
Greywacke Arch
Built in 1862 that mimics Middle Eastern and Spanish style architecture.
CONSERVATORY GARDEN
Stroll through the Conservatory Garden to experience the charms of this 6 acres garden in three styles (English, French & Italian).
Around Conservatory Garden:
Lasker Rink
The Lasker Rink functions as a skating rink in winter and a swimming pool in summer.
STATUE
Women's Rights Pioneer Monument
The 1st statue depicting three pivotal women's right advocates, Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
William Shakespeare Statue
Balto Statue
It all started in the winter of 1925 when Alaska was hit with a deadly illness - diphtheria often inflicts young children. Anchorage was the closet place with supplies of lifesaving serum which is about 537 miles away. Unfortunately, travel to Anchorage by boat or plane was impossible due to the brutal winters. Balto lead a team of sleds dogs brought the lifesaving serum through the winter storm to rescue the sickened children.
GRAND ARMY PLAZA
Completed in 1916, you will find a bronze statue of Union General William Tecumseh Sherman located at the primary east side entrance to Central Park.
PULITZER FOUNTAIN
The Pulitzer Fountain lies in the second half of Grand Army Plaza on the southern end. This Fountain features a bronze statue of the Roman goddess of abundance, Pomona.
After strolling around Central Park, we continue on exploring areas around the area.
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