Bethesda Terrace

Crowds of people walk around the fountain at Bethesda Terrace on a sunny day.
Central Park, 2026 April 11. New York City, USA.

Bethesda Terrace, like Cherry Hill, was crowded on this warm spring day. This is one of my favorite spots in the park, crowded or not. The way I see it, crowds mean people watching, and that’s always interesting. And if I start to feel overwhelmed by all of the people, I can find a quiet spot to sit and lose myself in a book, my journal, or some music.