Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Bethesda Terrace
Overlooking the Ramble and Lake, the ornate
terraceanditsfountainarethefocalpointofthe
park. On the adjacent tree-lined Mall inline
skaters often show off acrobatic stunts.
Belvedere Castle
A 19th-century stone castle atop a rock, complete with towers and turrets, offers
peerlessviewsinalldirections.InsideistheHenryLuceNatureObservatorywithex-
hibits covering the surprisingly diverse wildlife found in the park.
The Ramble
This wooded 37 acres (15 ha) of land is crisscrossed by paths and streams and is
a paradise for bird-watchers. Over 270 species have been spotted in Central Park,
which is on the Atlantic migration flyway.
Reservoir
The 106-acre (43 ha) lake is rimmed by a 1.6-mile (5-km) running track used by jog-
gers. It is the largest of the park's five lakes and ponds, which include Conservatory
Water, where model boat races are often held.
