Things To See

In the 1970s, native New Yorker and philanthropist Arthur Ross set out to return pine trees to Central Park. Ross decided to plant a Pinetum and added about 35 trees a year with species from around the world.

This playground is located within the Arthur Ross Pinetum, a small arboretum that is home to the largest collection of pine trees in the Park.

The centerpiece of the Ramble, Azalea Pond gets its name from the century-old azalea plants that crown its southern edge. Restored by the Conservancy in 2004, it has become one of the most active bird-watching spots in the Park.

Supporting the West Drive, this stately stone structure spans a small inlet connecting the Lake and what was originally the Ladies Pond. It is named for the two bench-lined balconies on its east side.

Nosh on salads, sandwiches, burgers and other ballgame snacks at this aptly named eatery on the northern edge of the Heckscher Ballfields.

This sculpture honors the sled dog who saved Alaska's children from a diphtheria epidemic by delivering medicine over the frozen tundra.

The narrow inlet of water at the northern tip of the Lake, Bank Rock Bay is a popular bird-watching area. The Conservancy recently restored the site as part of a larger effort to secure the Lake's eroding shoreline.

Calvert Vaux created the miniature castle in 1869 as one of its many whimsical structures intended as a lookout to the reservoir to the north (now the Great Lawn) and the Ramble to the south.

While this playground is small in size, it's big on views. Located in one of the most beautiful settings in the Park, the playground is also near the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, which offers additional recreational opportunities.

Rising from Bethesda Terrace is Bethesda Fountain, with the famous Angel of the Waters statue atop. The statue references the Gospel of John, which describes an angel blessing the Pool of Bethesda and giving it healing powers.