A beautiful place to visit even in winter. There's probably less people around due to the cold. The occasional performer can be found here despite the cold, so it's great to stop for a while to enjoy the music, wandering around to see the amazing tiles and fading wall paintings without having to jostle for space or duck out of people's photoshoots.

Nicole TayJan 19, 2018

There is a certain wave of magic in this specific area in Central Park. It shows when native New Yorkers and visitors tolerate wind chills and frosty weather to walk there. It is special, dynamic and captivating. A wonderful place in the middle of a chaotic concrete jungle.

Kai KalinoJan 21, 2018

I consider it the center of the park. It is so iconic and grand and there are so many beautiful things to see in the area. There are great street performers and musicians in the area as well.

Danny RowlandDec 12, 2017

I was listening to great Satchmo enjoying my first ever stroll through Central Park when I happend upon the Bethesda Terrace and Fountain. I instantly knew that this place would forever leave its mark on me. Its truly an amazing place to visit.

Nath FloresJan 4, 2018

Gorgeous spot. Very crowded when I visited on Christmas eve, but so picturesque and near lots of other good siteseeing within Central Park.

Lisa MicheleJan 11, 2018

This terrace is popular with wedding photographers so you are sure to see a new couple if you stay long enough (particularly on a weekend). The view to fountain and lake is superb. Well landscaped and good accessibility.

david mitchellApr 22, 2018

Bethesda fountain and arcade is a wonderful meeting point in the southern area of Central Park. The view over the fountain and the small lake behind it is quite lovely from the top of the arcade which itself has a gorgeous mosaic ceiling .

Tork MackenzieMay 8, 2018

One of the most photographed areas in Central Park. A perennial choice of pre-nuptial or nuptial photoshoots as well.

Mindanaoan IreneApr 29, 2018

A must visit if you are in the city. Great place to hang around and shoot some great candid photographs.

Subrata DasApr 13, 2018

There are hundreds of things to do and see in Central Park, but Bathesda Terrace and Fountain are two essentials, predominantly because they are so recognizable and an essential part of the park. They are very centrally located, so from here you can go to the boathouse for lunch or boat rentals, to the Met, to the Natural History Museum, or to other locations within Central Park. Another key feature is that they have public bathrooms available for use here. It does get quite crowded during peak hours with tourists, street musicians, and other performers, so if you are looking to take pictures here, I would recommend early in the morning or in the evening on an overcast day when the terrace is lit up.

Kat ThompsonMay 29, 2018

I always make it a point to drop by everytime I visit Central Park. The view is amazing any time of year. This place and the statue of the angel were featured in the opening credits of the miniseries, ‘Angels in America’, with the last scene zooming in to the face of the angel. Very neat scene (and very good show too!).

G AquinoMay 25, 2018

One of the most easily recognisable landmarks of Central Park is Bethesda Terrace, a beautiful arcaded structure and fine example of 19th-century architecture situated between The Mall and The Lake in Central Park. The creation of British-American architect Calvert Vaux, visitors are treated to a grand terrace, with a large bricked surface, nicely carved bridge, arches, staircase and walled structures. Bethesda Terrace is highlighted by an attractive, large-scale fountain and beautifully decorated and tiled under passage. Both of which are worth many pictures during time spent at the terrace. In the end, this is a neat area to spend half an hour during visits to Central Park, particularly when the fountains are turned on and the trees in the area are in bloom (spring) or with foliage (spring-autumn). With limited time in the park, its still worth passing by Bethesda Terrace if you can.

BradJill TravelsJun 7, 2018

Very beautiful section of the park. Perfect place to take a nice walk with your family, or special someone. Plus you can do the classic "make a wish with a penny". This was actually the first time my girlfriend and I did that and was very special.

Vinod HarripaulJul 14, 2018

The terrace is most artfully designed with magnificent detailing within the stone structure. For further review; see the fountain listing. Truly magnificent 💝💝💝 Do Like 👍👍👍Always love 💜💙💜

Lorenzo Z TartagliaJul 26, 2018

We did a family trip to NYC for the 4th. On Location Tours offered a walking tour and this was our favorite spot. The lilies were in full bloom and just lovely. We took a few selfies and had some ice cream!

Marie SchexnayderJul 16, 2018

A beautiful place to visit even in winter. There's probably less people around due to the cold. The occasional performer can be found here despite the cold, so it's great to stop for a while to enjoy the music, wandering around to see the amazing tiles and fading wall paintings without having to jostle for space or duck out of people's photoshoots.

Nicole TayJan 19, 2018

There is a certain wave of magic in this specific area in Central Park. It shows when native New Yorkers and visitors tolerate wind chills and frosty weather to walk there. It is special, dynamic and captivating. A wonderful place in the middle of a chaotic concrete jungle.

Kai KalinoJan 21, 2018

I consider it the center of the park. It is so iconic and grand and there are so many beautiful things to see in the area. There are great street performers and musicians in the area as well.

Danny RowlandDec 12, 2017

I was listening to great Satchmo enjoying my first ever stroll through Central Park when I happend upon the Bethesda Terrace and Fountain. I instantly knew that this place would forever leave its mark on me. Its truly an amazing place to visit.

Nath FloresJan 4, 2018

Gorgeous spot. Very crowded when I visited on Christmas eve, but so picturesque and near lots of other good siteseeing within Central Park.

Lisa MicheleJan 11, 2018

This terrace is popular with wedding photographers so you are sure to see a new couple if you stay long enough (particularly on a weekend). The view to fountain and lake is superb. Well landscaped and good accessibility.

david mitchellApr 22, 2018

Bethesda fountain and arcade is a wonderful meeting point in the southern area of Central Park. The view over the fountain and the small lake behind it is quite lovely from the top of the arcade which itself has a gorgeous mosaic ceiling .

Tork MackenzieMay 8, 2018

One of the most photographed areas in Central Park. A perennial choice of pre-nuptial or nuptial photoshoots as well.

Mindanaoan IreneApr 29, 2018

A must visit if you are in the city. Great place to hang around and shoot some great candid photographs.

Subrata DasApr 13, 2018

There are hundreds of things to do and see in Central Park, but Bathesda Terrace and Fountain are two essentials, predominantly because they are so recognizable and an essential part of the park. They are very centrally located, so from here you can go to the boathouse for lunch or boat rentals, to the Met, to the Natural History Museum, or to other locations within Central Park. Another key feature is that they have public bathrooms available for use here. It does get quite crowded during peak hours with tourists, street musicians, and other performers, so if you are looking to take pictures here, I would recommend early in the morning or in the evening on an overcast day when the terrace is lit up.

Kat ThompsonMay 29, 2018

I always make it a point to drop by everytime I visit Central Park. The view is amazing any time of year. This place and the statue of the angel were featured in the opening credits of the miniseries, ‘Angels in America’, with the last scene zooming in to the face of the angel. Very neat scene (and very good show too!).

G AquinoMay 25, 2018

One of the most easily recognisable landmarks of Central Park is Bethesda Terrace, a beautiful arcaded structure and fine example of 19th-century architecture situated between The Mall and The Lake in Central Park. The creation of British-American architect Calvert Vaux, visitors are treated to a grand terrace, with a large bricked surface, nicely carved bridge, arches, staircase and walled structures. Bethesda Terrace is highlighted by an attractive, large-scale fountain and beautifully decorated and tiled under passage. Both of which are worth many pictures during time spent at the terrace. In the end, this is a neat area to spend half an hour during visits to Central Park, particularly when the fountains are turned on and the trees in the area are in bloom (spring) or with foliage (spring-autumn). With limited time in the park, its still worth passing by Bethesda Terrace if you can.

BradJill TravelsJun 7, 2018

Very beautiful section of the park. Perfect place to take a nice walk with your family, or special someone. Plus you can do the classic "make a wish with a penny". This was actually the first time my girlfriend and I did that and was very special.

Vinod HarripaulJul 14, 2018

The terrace is most artfully designed with magnificent detailing within the stone structure. For further review; see the fountain listing. Truly magnificent 💝💝💝 Do Like 👍👍👍Always love 💜💙💜

Lorenzo Z TartagliaJul 26, 2018

We did a family trip to NYC for the 4th. On Location Tours offered a walking tour and this was our favorite spot. The lilies were in full bloom and just lovely. We took a few selfies and had some ice cream!

Marie SchexnayderJul 16, 2018