Central Park is New York City’s 843-acre backyard, an essential space that welcomes over 42 million visitors annually. The City of New York has …
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Sep 14, 2024
They were filming John Wick when we were there seen Keanu and his dog great time there remember the bridge from home alone 2 and the fountain from friends Full review by Sonia N
Jun 3, 2024
Beautiful fountain, lake and terrace. This would have been a lovely place to stop and enjoy the general ambience of the park if the pollen had not been so overwhelming that we had to escape to the st… Full review by Keith N
Apr 8, 2024
Bethesda Fountain and Terrace is at the heart of Central Park. The much-photographed fountain, also known as the "Friends Fountain" from the well-known TV series, is beautiful and very recognizable. … Full review by TravelingSoccerLoon
Does anyone know what months the fountain is or isn't running? I know they shut it off in the winter but was trying to find out when it was going to be back on. Thanks, couldn't find an answer online.
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The answer my friend, is blowing in the wind... literally. It's the weather, not an arbitrary date which determines the fountain's functioning. It's been turned off in warm weather too, if …
The answer my friend, is blowing in the wind... literally. It's the weather, not an arbitrary date which determines the fountain's functioning. It's been turned off in warm weather too, if there's a drought, and times when it might freeze in April. So, sorry, there may be guidance for the park engineers about environmental & plumbing accommodations. But it's weather. You won't find an annual schedule, ever, anywhere, that I've seen.
Or is there a way to get to the fountain without walking a tremendous amount?
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Yes. There are entrances to the park at west 72d street and Central Park West and East 72d Street and Fifth Ave. The Terrace Drive is essentially an extension of 72d Street …
Yes. There are entrances to the park at west 72d street and Central Park West and East 72d Street and Fifth Ave. The Terrace Drive is essentially an extension of 72d Street and connects the two entrances. The Betthesda Terrace and Fountain are on the North side of Terrace Drive, midway between the east and west entrances-- about 1.5 crosstown city blocks from either entrance. The West 72 Street entrance is right across the street from the B and C subway station. Easy to take a taxi to either entrance. Since "tremendous amount" is a relative concept, let me add that the southern entrances to the park are on 59th street, so slightly more than a .5 mike walk. Hope this helps.
Can I take an uber ride to the mall and walk to the fountain from there?
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On weekdays -- yes. but it is tricky, doable on weekdays only and probably a bad idea. Get out your map. On weekdays, not weekends, cars can enter the park until 6 or 7PM at 6th …
On weekdays -- yes. but it is tricky, doable on weekdays only and probably a bad idea. Get out your map. On weekdays, not weekends, cars can enter the park until 6 or 7PM at 6th Avenue and Central Park So. (59th Street) and must exit the park at East 72d Street. Now, the road entering the Park at 6th Ave is known as Center Drive and it merges with and becomes East Drive at about 66th Street. There is a traffic light at the merger point and the south end of the Mall is just off to the left of the merger point. Your driver has to leave you off on the right side of the road, and he will not know any of this. Worse comes to worse, you driver will have no trouble leaving you off at 72d Street exit and from there it is a easy walk to the fountain.
I'm don't know when they turn it on and off but I do know that the park closes in the evening and it gets dangerous at night. Do not go in the park at night. There are a million things to do in …
I'm don't know when they turn it on and off but I do know that the park closes in the evening and it gets dangerous at night. Do not go in the park at night. There are a million things to do in NYC after dark that are fun and safe. Going into Central Park is not one of them. During the day the park is safe and beautiful. Enjoy.
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