This fountain is well-known, sitting near the center of Central Park and appearing in a number of movies (my kids remember it from the dancing scene in Enchanted with Amy Adams). It is pretty, and we did make a point of walking by it when...More

It's very busy and lots of people around this is a beautiful fountain very detailed and the stair case is also very beautiful. There are toilets here as well as there are not many in the park.

Unfortunately when we visited in winter the fountain had been switched off. I'm sure it's great in summer though

The Bethesda fountain is located about half an hour walk from the Southern entrance of Central Park. It is beautifully designed and is definitely worth a visit.

This hardly needs an introduction to many, as this iconic location has been featured in classic movies for decades, as well as in adverts, music videos, etc. As "a picture's worth 1000 words" I'll offer a few views: winter, summer, and a detail from the...More

This is one of the major attractions in Central Park. It has been featured as a rendezvous point in numerous movies in the past. The area is very lively. The statue in the middle of the fountain adds character to this place. One of the...More

This is so beautiful and a great spot for pictures! A nice peaceful setting. A must see in Central Park although it's hard to miss!

Bethesda Fountain is located in the Central Park, NY. It is quite big and the whole scenery is very peaceful.

The best thing about this beautiful fountain is its proximity and centrality to other significant masterpieces of landscape architecture, architecture and sculpture. The fountain and areas within a short walk of the fountain -- the Mall, the Ramble, Bow Bridge, Bethesda Terrace, Bethesda Arcade,the Lake,...More

First up if you haven't been to Central Park before take a map, it can be tricky to find. I don't know if the heat had anything to do with things but the fountain was very green and looked quite murky. Buy a postcard and...More