Things To See

Glade Arch was among Calvert Vaux’s first designed bridges and arches. Construted in 1862, it originally carried carriage traffic to Fifth Avenue. Today it provides a wide walkway for visitors.

Glen Span is one of two rustic arches that form the boundaries of the Ravine, the stream valley of the 40-acre North Woods. It arches over the narrow water body called the Loch.

Grand Army Plaza is the gateway to Central Park. Of the four corners of Central Park, it’s the only one that’s officially part of the Park’s 843-acre landscape.

The Great Hill is an open hilltop meadow with picnic tables, a three-quarter mile soft surface oval path (good for a jog), and green grass under stately American elms.

This green 55-acre area is the geographical center of Central Park — and one of the most famous lawns in the world.

One of the most heavily trafficked arches of Central Park, Greyshot carries a steady flow of bikers, runners, rollerbladers, and carriages over the West Drive.

Greywacke Arch is named for the variety of Hudson Valley sandstone with which it is built. One of the most ornamental of the Park’s arches, it is distinguished by the detail of its trefoil design and its pointed arch.

The Sanctuary was closed to the public in 1934 and set aside for wildlife. Guided tours are available by reservation.

The North Meadow Recreation Center is home to 12 handball courts.

Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) is best known for his children's stories such as The Emperor's New Clothes and The Ugly Duckling. Like the Alice in Wonderland sculpture nearby, Hans Christian Andersen is meant to be climbed on.