YOUR MONTHLY MILE | December There are endless paths to travel in , and even lifelong New Yorkers can discover something new in its 843 acres. Check out this month’s featured landmarks to learn more about their history and about the ’s mission to restore, manage, and enhance Central Park.

1 Grand Army Plaza 2 Gapstow Bridge This majestic public plaza gets its Year-round, the view of Gapstow name from the Grand Army of the Bridge is one of the most Potomac, which was the Union photogenic spots in the Park, but Army during the Civil War. The the view from the bridge is just southern end boasts the Pulitzer as unforgettable. Looking south, Fountain, while in its northern half, you’ll see the stunning contrast 3 the gold monument to Union General of the Pond’s natural beauty with 2 William Tecumseh Sherman stands the impressive cityscape of 59th tall and resplendent. In 2015, the Street (including the ). Conservancy restored many details Facing north, you can catch a of the Plaza’s original 1916 design, glimpse of festive skaters twirling 4 including a double row of London on the ice in Wollman Rink, the next The Pond plane trees along the Plaza’s north stop on our Mile. side. 5 CENTRAL PARK SOUTH 1

3 Wollman Rink 4 Pinebank Arch 5  Ice skating is a long standing and Though it is an arch by name, Holiday Market beloved tradition in Central Park. Pinebank Arch is one of five In December, Merchant’s Gate For the first century of the Park’s original cast-iron bridges Plaza transforms into a festive existence, visitors skated on the remaining in Central Park, a winter market, featuring glittering frozen surface of the Lake and Pond. magnificent reminder of Calvert aisles of gifts and jewelry from But since Wollman Rink opened in Vaux’s ornamental achievements. designers as well 1950, its cheerful ambience and In 2006, the Conservancy restored as foods from local artisans. While iconic views have made this venue the landscape around this scenic you’re there, make sure you visit the ideal setting for everyone’s overpass (which originally crossed the Central Park Conservancy’s favorite winter pastime. over the bridle path) by enhancing booth to bring a piece of the Park the plantings, reconstructing home for the holidays! paths, and adding new benches and light fixtures.

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