Bethesda Fountain

Designed by Emma Stebbins and dedicated in 1873, this fountain was the only sculpture commissioned as part of Central Park’s original design. Its official name is “Angel of the Waters.”

Magnificent part of Central Park . The fountain is a celebrity on it's own! It has probably appeared in more movies than any other monument in the park .Giant bubble-blowers are available all year round

Humorously, Bethesda Terrace reminds me of the mission "Meltdown" in Grand Theft Auto IV. The fountain and lower passage are featured in Middle Park , the game's take on Central Park

Street performers , outstanding scenery and perfect if you’re into doing your own thing in the middle of the city ! My favorite spot to get a book and cup of coffee then let the hours pass by peacefully

sing all your favorite songs from enchanted movie here, take pics or see a proposal, face back the fountain , throw a penny over your shoulder, clap 3 times & say New York! You'll return here someday!

One of my five NY preferite places. Stunning by any side, not only the fountain but all the terrace . Underpass is great, too, and often there're artists exploiting its peculiar acoustics .

A must see if you’re in NYC. It feels like the center of the city ...pause amid the bustle the hustle and watch said city walk by before jumping back in.

This is a must see landmark in New York’s Central Park , especially if you’re a fan of Doctor Who because it’s featured in the Matt Smith episode “The Angels Take Manhattan”. Don’t blink.

a beautiful fountain . great photo spot too ;) make sure to walk under the arches n look up! check out the beautiful ceiling♥

Beautiful and famous fountain in Central Park . Also it is a good place to watch street performance .

June-Watch baby snapping turtles (& mamas) swimming about searching for food. & Around noon, sunning on the rock outcropping along the northern end of the pond . But don't touch, they bite pretty hard.

Walk to the edge by the water, on the other side of the walls there are steps into the water that you can sit on and watch the boaters on the lake .

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Frederick Law Olmsted commissioned a memorial to the union naval dead in 1865. The angel of the waters, from the gospel of Saint John, rises from the top -- a symbol of the healing power of nature.

Perfect t spot for a picture, lots of things happening to be appreciated

A beautiful fountain near a beautiful underpass, a lake with rowboats & street performers ! A great central meeting place as it's close to everything else in Central Park .

Sit on the edge of the fountain . It's the perfect place for people watching .

Bridal parties getting their photos taken, outdoor fitness bootcamps and street performers all gather in one place – it’s one of our favorite places to people watch .

Tons of films filmed here, my favourite being Angels in America. This is a great place to sit and relax in the middle of your park exploration!

Great place to hang out and relax in the park . Sit down with a good friend, catch up, and take a ton of pictures!

amazingly beautiful. and the music under the stairs makes for a truly magical experience

Great music ???? the best time to take a break from a long walk at the central park

Beautiful section of Central Park

Great place to people watch . Occasionally there are live performers .

Plenty of street performers here! Great place to people watch .

Beautiful spot for taking pics , people watching and just relaxing !

Beautiful view of the lake from here. Really like the plants in the fountain .

get on the bridge beside it and take a look from there: you’ll see the fountain , the lake , the trees , the city in the background and the boathouse. Read more

Beautiful and famous fountain in central park . Throw a penny in and make a wish.

Nice place to just sit and enjoy the scenery. Some soak in the sun, I just prefer the shade.

Awesome! I love to go there at least once in a week

Look for the enormous alligator snapping turtle in the pond . You'll know it when you see it.

Give the buskers a dollar or two. Trust me, it’s worth it.

Great but one of the budget areas of the park .

My center of the universe . Great place to people watch . Or just chill back.

Best spot in Central, seek street performers

Early morning is my favorite time here ~ not as crowded as afternoon. Don't forget to stop by the boathouse for a coffee !

As featured in countless films , the Bethesda Fountain is a must see while visiting the park . However, when you feel like you need to pee, don't go in the fountain ....

My favorite spot in Manhattan! I got proposed to right here ❤️

My favorite part of Central Park .

Great spot for photo ops & row boats

A nice spot for photo opp! The magical spot of Central Park !

Truly a beautiful sight! One of the best scenic places to go.

Good spot for photos .

Yes the fountain is nice and the ceiling is amazing, but let's not forget the FRESCOES!

Beautiful and great atmosphere

Great place to listen to and watch street performers !

this is such a historic landmark and this is where the musician 'Thoth ' was discovered and his story went on to win an Academy Award.

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So many wedding photos. Nice meeting spot, photo spot .