Secrets of Central Park

Photos by Grace Tyson, text by Heather Liang 10/26/2018Updated 5/14/2019

Central Park is a wonder, stretching more than 50 blocks smack in the middle of Manhattan. Its lush acres hold seemingly endless green spaces, sparkling ponds, towering trees—and lots of secrets. Come along as we expose our favorite little-known attractions, some historically significant locales and a surprising navigational feature many New Yorkers don’t even know about. Click through to see them, and then go see them for yourself on your next visit.

Minton Tile, central park, bethesda terrace

conservatory garden, fountain, central park

Summit Rock, Seneca Village, central park

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