Things To See

A charming stone span on the northern edge of North Meadow near the Loch, Springbanks Arch is one of the more obscure of Central Park’s arches.

Situated on a rock outcrop on the west side of the East Drive at the edge of the Ramble, the crouching animal has scared many joggers as they approach this life-size and realistic representation.

Strawberry Fields is a living memorial to the world-famous singer, songwriter and peace activist – John Lennon.

The Swedish Cottage is home to one of the last public marionette companies in the United States. Puppeteers have worked their magic right from the cottage since 1947.

This playground is divided by a central bridge that stretches over a "lake" of sand, creating an area for preschoolers and one geared toward older children.

The historic Tavern on the Green building has been through many transformations through the years. It is currently closed for renovation and will reopen to the public in summer 2013.

The Central Park Tennis Center offers the largest collection of public courts in the city, with twenty-six clay and four hard courts.

The sculpture depicts both a human figure, clad in Elizabethan dress, and a falcon, representing the union and communion between a bird of prey and man.

Central Park’s most important horticultural feature is also one of its most photographed areas. The main attraction is one of the largest and last remaining stands of American Elm trees in North America.

On the occasion of the New England Society’s 75th year, the association commissioned the statue to honor America's earliest colonists.