Things To See

Wagner Cove, one of Central Park's hidden oases of calm. Tucked away into a shady corner of the Lake, the Cove features a small rustic wood shelter.

Southeast of Conservatory Water is a curved white granite bench dedicated to Waldo Hutchins, a member of the original Board of Commissioners for Central Park.

This playground is set in a small valley surrounded by large trees and rock outcrops – the dramatic topography that characterizes the northern part of Central Park.

Wien Walk is one of the most heavily traveled entrance paths into Central Park. Scholars' Gate provides access to the Park for thousands of visitors. Many use the benches lining the Walk to eat lunch or just enjoy the setting.

This western-themed playground features wooden play structures resembling a frontier town.

William Shakespeare was the first sculpture of a writer to be placed on the Mall, known informally as Literary Walk.

The sculpture of General William Tecumseh Sherman is one of the finest sculptures by the talented American sculptor and New York City resident Augustus St.Gaudens.

This memorial plaque to the renowned British journalist is affixed to the Park’s eastern perimeter wall, not far from Engineer’s Gate.

This sandstone-and-brick arch stands at the East Drive between the Mall and Fifth Avenue and leads visitors to the bronze statue of Balto, the celebrated Alaskan sled dog.

Carrying the West Drive at 81st Street, this arch made of Maine granite, sandstone and brick was part of what was then the Winter Drive – hence, its name.