WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND Fill yourself with holiday cheer on this winter stroll through the south end. 1 Grand Army Plaza 2 Gapstow Bridge 3 Wollman Rink This majestic public plaza gets Year-round, the view of Ice skating is a long-standing its name from the Grand Army Gapstow Bridge is one of the and beloved tradition of the Potomac, which was the most photogenic spots in the in Central Park. For the Union Army during the Civil Park, but the view from the first century of the Park’s War. The southern end boasts bridge is just as unforgettable. existence, visitors skated the Pulitzer Fountain, while Looking south, you’ll see on the frozen surface of the in its northern half, the gold the stunning contrast of the Lake and Pond. But since The Lake Conservatory monument to Union General Pond’s natural beauty with Wollman Rink opened in Water William Tecumseh Sherman the impressive cityscape of 1950, its cheerful ambience stands tall and resplendent. 59th Street (including the and iconic views have made In 2015, the Conservancy Plaza Hotel). Facing north, this venue the ideal setting restored many details of the you can catch a glimpse of for everyone’s favorite Plaza’s original 1916 design, festive skaters twirling on the winter pastime. including a double row of ice in Wollman Rink, the next London plane trees along the stop on our Mile. Plaza’s north side. 4 Pinebank Arch 5 Columbus Circle 4 2 Though it is an arch by Holiday Market name, Pinebank Arch is one In December, Merchants’ of five original cast-iron Gate Plaza transforms into bridges remaining in Central a festive winter market, Park, a magnificent reminder featuring glittering aisles of 3 The Pond of Calvert Vaux’s ornamental gifts and jewelry from New achievements. In 2006, the York City designers as well CENTRAL PARK SOUTH Conservancy restored the as foods from local artisans. landscape around this scenic While you’re there, make sure overpass (which originally you visit the Central Park 5 crossed over the bridle path) Conservancy’s booth to bring 1 by enhancing the plantings, a piece of the Park home for reconstructing paths, and the holidays! Funded primarily by individual donations, the nonprofit adding new benches and light fixtures. Central Park Conservancy cares for the entire Park, tending to the largest and smallest details of its maintenance and restoration. Want even more of the inside scoop? CONNECT WITH US Join us for an Official Central Park Tour. @CentralParkNYC Click here for the full schedule..