Things to See

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.

The Pergola remains a cool refuge from summer sun, its gnarled wisteria vines woven over the years into a latticework roof, and the springtime wisteria providing aromatic pale lavender blossoms.

Skating on Wollman Rink is a winter tradition in New York. Many people have tied up their skates for the very first time on this ice.