Central Park
Highlights
Dancing Goat
This fanciful bronze sculpture is part of a pair of niche sculptures, the other is Dancing Bear to the north, created by Frederick George Richard Roth (1872–1944)… Read More
Daniel Webster
Sculptor Thomas Ball (1819–1911) created this larger-than-life bronze piece depicting Daniel Webster (1782–1852), the 19th century statesman known for his… Read More
Delacorte Clock
One of the most beloved monuments in the parks of New York City, this musical clock hovers above the arcade between the Wildlife Center and the Children's Zoo. A gift… Read More
Delacorte Clock Song List
Every day, between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., these songs can be heard on the hour and half hour. December 1- December 25 Winter Wonderland… Read More
Duke Ellington Statue
This monumental sculpture by Robert Graham (1938-2008) was dedicated on July 1, 1997 at the circle defining the northeast corner of Central Park at 110th Street and… Read More
Eagles and Prey Statue
Eagles and Prey , by Christophe Fratin (1800-1864), is the oldest known sculpture in any New York City park. Cast in Paris in 1850, the statue was a gift given to the… Read More
Edith Deacon Martin Birdbath
This decorative marble birdbath was donated by the family of Edith Deacon Martin (1898–1941). Italian-born sculptor Oronzio Maldarelli (1892–1963) created the… Read More
First Traffic Accident Memorial
Here at West 74th Street and Central Park West, Henry H. Bliss dismounted from a streetcar and was struck and knocked unconscious by an automobile on the evening of… Read More
Fitz-Greene Halleck Statue
This bronze portrait sculpture depicts poet and essayist Fitz-Greene Halleck (1790–1867). Sculpted by James Wilson Alexander MacDonald (1824–1908), the statue… Read More
Frances Hodgson Burnett Memorial Fountain
This lovely garden sculpture and fountain honors the well-known children’s book author Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924). Designed by Parks’ Chief… Read More
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Know Before You Go

The Harlem Meer Center is closed in order to rebuild the facility to increase access to nearby communities and enhance year-round programming. For more information, visit Central Park Conservancy's Rebuilding Harlem Meer Center page.
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2024

The Harlem Meer Center is closed in order to rebuild the facility to increase access to nearby communities and enhance year-round programming. For more information, visit Central Park Conservancy's Rebuilding Harlem Meer Center page.
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2024

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Facilities
- Baseball Fields
- Basketball Courts
- Bathrooms
- Bicycling and Greenways
- Dog-friendly Areas
- Eateries
- Fishing
- Fitness Equipment
- Great Trees
- Handball Courts
- Historic Houses
- Horseback Riding Trails
- Ice Skating Rinks
- Nature Centers
- Outdoor Pools
- Paddleboat Rentals
- Playgrounds
- Recreation Centers
- Soccer Fields
- Spray Showers
- Tennis Courts
- Volleyball Courts
- Wi-Fi Hot Spots
- Zoos and Aquariums