Central Park is one of the main destinations for romantic engagements. The park is conveniently located in the middle of the city and close to all the main attractions. There so many ways you can propose in Central Park. You can have romantic picnic engagement in Central Park or proposal with the musician, who will perform the romantic song of your choice or you can propose while taking the horse and carriage ride around the park or maybe a dancing flash mob by the Bethesda Fountain.
One of the most common questions about the perfect proposal spot in Central Park is “Where can I see a city skyline?”, so here are our top 5 favorite proposal spots in Central Park where you can see a beautiful Manhattan skyline.
Cat Rock
Directly north of Wollman Rink, just to the left (west) of a staircase. Take the path from the stairs and walk all the way up. It a beautiful elevated rock with the view to the rink, the Gapstow Bridge, and the West Side. The best time for the proposal will be early morning or after the sunset, when all the lights lighten up.
Gapstow Bridge
One of the most iconic bridges in Central Park. You saw it in the movies, such as “Sex and the City”, ” Gossip Girl”, “Home Alone”, “Maid” and many others. Curving gracefully over the neck of the Pond at 59th Street this bridge is the ideal spot for a romantic engagement. The best time to propose will be summer and winter. In winter you will have a better view of the city. Also, it is better to propose during the day as there not much light be the bridge at night.
Hidden Bench
This place is a real hidden gem of Central Park, located by the Lake and walking distance from the Bow Bridge. The spot is soo romantic, it is perfect for an intimate engagement. It has everything you need: great view, the lake, romantic light, and the bench. The best time for proposal will be definitely after the sunset when the lights are on.
The Lake Viewing Area
Another hidden spot in Central Park. The easiest way to find it will be crossing the Bow Bridge and keep walking the straight path, you will see the viewing point on your left side. It has a fantastic view of the Lake and the Upper West Side. The spot is very popular with weddings, so if you want to propose here come early in a morning or on a sunset.
Cop Cot
One of the few wooden gazebos in Central Park. Cot Cop can be found at 60th Street in the middle of the park, not far from Central Park South. The structure is located on the top of a small hill for which it was named. Cop Cot means “little house on the crest of the hill” in Scottish. It is an ideal daytime proposal spot and very romantic at night. The place is very popular with weddings and photo sessions.
We hope that this information will be helpful, but if you have any questions you can always contact us directly head@proposal007.com and our experienced team will help you to plan and execute the most unforgettable marriage experience.
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