Central Park is one of the world's most renowned urban parks, designed in 1858 by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. The park, which spans 843 acres between Manhattan's Upper East and West Sides, is the United States' most-visited urban park and is one of the most-filmed sites in the world, with iconic landmarks such as the park's Bay Bridge and elm-tree-lined Mall and Literary Walk appearing in countless films and television series. As one of the city's most romantic spots, the park is known for its gorgeous Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, elegant European-style Conservatory Gardens, expansive Sheep Meadow, and Strawberry Fields, a living memorial to singer John Lennon. Visitors can stroll through the park's meandering Ramble, explore its historic Belvedere Castle and Fort Clinton, or catch a free seasonal classical music concert at the Naumburg Bandshell. Visitors should note that while much of the park is free to explore, some attractions require a ticketed upcharge, including Wollman Rink, Victorian Gardens Amusement Park, and the Central Park Zoo.
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