Overlooking the southern shore of the lake in New York City central park is the Bethesda Terrace and Fountain. The fountain and “The Water Terrace” were built during the American Civil War by Calvert Vaux and Frederic Law Olmsted in 1858.

Strawberry Fields is a living memorial to John Lennon. John Lennon was a Beatles singer named after his song “Strawberry Fields Forever”.

West side of the Bethesda Fountain, Cherry Hill is named after the cherry trees that come every spring. Cherry Hill overlooks Bow Bridge, the Ramble, and the eastern end of the Lake. Cherry Hill is a perfect place to take pictures and relax.

Built-in 1862, Bow Bridge delivers the most iconic photographs of central park. The bridge was designed by Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould incorporating classic Greek refinement and renaissance design.

Started as a novel in 1865, then a cartoon movie star, Alice falls through a rabbit hole into a fantasy with many interesting characters. Located above the Conservatory water is a statue of Alice surrounded by the “White Rabbit” and a few other friends.

Belvedere Castle is designed by Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould in 1867. “The Belvedere” means “beautiful view” in Italian, providing many amazing sights. It views Turtle Pond, Great Lawn, Ramble, and the city landscape.

Now officially named the “Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir” located between 86^th and 96^th, covers one-eighth of central park. Built between 1858 and 1862.