Things to See

One of the several war memorials in Central Park, this monument is dedicated to those soldiers who served and died in World War I.

This statue honors the 58 men of the 7th Regiment who died defending the Union during the Civil War.

Spector Playground is one of the largest playgrounds in the Park. It features an expansive sand area and open space for running and playing.

Short concrete walls enclose the play area of this playground, linking play equipment while also functioning as a maze and seating area.

This bronze sculpture is a posthumous replica of a marble self-portrait carved by the famed Danish sculptor. It is the only statue of an artist displayed in a New York City park.

Carved entirely of granite, this larger-than-life-size statue was donated to Central Park in 1880 by the eminent statesman’s son, John C. Hamilton.

The Alice in Wonderland sculpture is a favorite among children, who love to climb atop it and explore its varied textures and hiding spaces.

Just north of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this playground and its climbing pyramids, obelisk and sundial were inspired by the museum's collection of Egyptian Art.

The Arsenal was built between 1847 and 1851 as a munitions supply depot for New York State’s National Guard. That original military use would be short-lived, as it soon became part of Central Park.

This stone memorial at the Park's perimeter wall features an engraved profile of the renowned American newspaper editor and an adjacent curved granite bench.