Central Park Engagement Photo Locations

Central Park is one of the most popular destinations in NYC. It’s the largest park in the city and home to beautiful meadows, scenic bridges and attractions like: Bethesda Terrace, and Strawberry Fields or Central Park Zoo. Because of it size and beautiful landscape many couples choose Central Park for their engagement photo session. And here are my favorite Central Park engagement photo locations.

Bethesda Terrace

This most popular and iconic location is located at Mid-Park and 72nd Street. Within short walking distance from Bethesda Terrace you can access Loeb Boathouse, The Mall and Bow Bridge.

Leading to Bethesda Terrace are two beautiful staircase with a three-dimensional stone rendering of animals and plant-life.

The Mall and Literary Walk

This location is one of the most photographed and visited in Central Park. That walkway leads to Bethesda Terrace and runs through the middle of the park from 62nd to 72nd Street. Best time to take photos is early in the morning right after the Sunset.

Bow Bridge

Second oldest cast-iron bridge in America and one of the most well known bridges in Central Park. And defiantly most romantic setting in the park.

The Ramble and The Towers of Central Park West

One of my favorite Central Park engagement photo locations is part of Ramble with the view of Central Park West Towers. It’s just a short walk from Bow Bridge towards Ramble Stone Arch.

The Umpire Rock

Also know as a Rat Rock. Located on West Side at 63rd Street. This exposed ancient bedrock offers perfect view of midtown skyline.

Right next to the Umpire Rock you can easily find Pinebank Arch with one of the five remaining original cast-iron bridges in Central Park.

The Rock next to Ladies Pavillion

This secluded spot near 75th street is located next to Ladies Pavillion, which is very popular for intimate wedding ceremonies.

The Conservatory Water

This location offers more private setting in Central Park with beautiful views of Conservatory Waters and you can stop by to see Alice in Wonderland Sculpture.

Central Park offers many beautiful locations perfect for engagement session. And most of them are located just steps away from popular attractions.

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