Waterfalls

Discover the hidden waterfalls of Central Park!

There are at least five waterfalls in Central Park, and all are completely man-made. Here's where to find them:

The Loch: MAP | Three of the most impressive waterfalls are located in the Loch, situated in the Ravine, the stream valley section of the North Woods. The water that flows through them is New York City drinking water that comes from a 48-inch pipe hidden by the rocks at the Pool Grotto on West 100th Street, yet the waterfalls look very natural. Charming stone bridges cross the stream, and the area is cool and quiet. Watching the water gush down the giant boulders into dark ponds, it is easy to forget you are in the middle of Manhattan! Enter from the West side through Glen Span Arch around 102nd Street and follow the moving water, known as the Loch.

The Ramble: MAP | You'll find some small waterfall-like tributes when walking alongside the Gill, a stream that runs through the Ramble woodland and feeds into Azalea Pond, a great place for bird-watching and beautiful blooms.

Hallett Nature Sanctuary: MAP | Discover a small waterfall in this rustic woodland, just a short walk from the southeast entrance to the Park. From the entrance of the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, head to the right to view the small waterfall that drops into the Pond, the body of water located below it.