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Points of Interest
Central Park Highlights
Strawberry Fields
West side between 71st St. and 74th St.This 2.5 acre, landscaped section is a living memorial to musician and longtime Upper West Sider John Lennon and home to the famed “Imagine” mosaic.
Bethesda Fountain
Mid-park at 72nd St.The famous fountain is the centerpiece of the Bethesda Terrace and features an 8-foot-tall, bronze statue at its center called Angel of the Waters.
Belvedere Castle
Mid-park at 79th St.A miniature castle, this lookout point features sweeping views of the Great Lawn and the Ramble.
The Mall and Literary Walk
Mid-park at 66th St.This quarter-mile promenade is flanked by elm trees and features statutes of famous writers like William Shakespeare and Robert Burns
Shakespeare Garden
West side near 79th StA tranquil spot filled with flowers named in Shakespeare’s plays, along with accompanying quotes written with bronze plaques and rustic benches.