Things to See

Designed by Paul Manship, the sculptor of one of the more elaborate gates at the Wildlife Conservation Center in the Bronx (the Bronx Zoo), the Lehman Gates' animals birds, and boys are interwoven in a fanciful scrolling lintel.

Running through the North Woods, the Loch lies at the bottom of the Ravine. The thin stream was actually designed as a long, narrow lake. Its name is Scottish for lake.

At the iconic Loeb Boathouse, visitors can rent rowboats and bikes, hire an authentic Venetian gondola, or dine overlooking seasonal views of the Lake.

Donated by the German-American Choir Society, the bronze bust of the German composer joined the growing collection of statuary on the Mall in 1884.

The monument commemorates the 260 American sailors who perished when the battleship Maine exploded in the harbor of Havana, Cuba.

This nautically themed playground is located just north of Summit Rock, near the Park's Mariners' Gate entrance. It provides a variety of play experiences for younger children.

A forested area atop steep bluffs along the shoreline of the Harlem Meer, McGown's Pass played a significant role in the American Revolution and the War of 1812.

Indulge in refreshments at two Victorian-style kiosks situated on the plaza of Merchants’ Gate – one of the busiest entrances of Central Park and a delicious spot to people-watch.

Bethesda Terrace Arcade was created in the 1860s as a part of the Park’s main formal architectural feature. The highlight of the Arcade is the magnificent Minton Tile ceiling.

Restored in 1996 with an educational connection in mind, this landscape features a rustic outdoor “classroom” where students can gather with teachers and sit on split-log benches.