Park · Central Park
Photo: Central Park Conservancy
Conservatory Water and Alice in Wonderland
The model-boat pond where children race miniature sailboats, with the bronze Alice, Mad Hatter and friends at its north end for climbing on.
| What | Park |
|---|---|
| Where | Central Park, Manhattan |
| Address | Central Park, East Side at 74th St. (enter at Fifth Ave. & 72nd St.), New York, NY |
| Season and hours | Park open daily. Conservatory Water will not open for ice skating this winter (Central Park Conservancy). |
| Getting there | About 20 min by subway from New York |
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Checked on centralparknyc.org, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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