Located in the heart of the Park, Bethesda Terrace is found at the north end of the long, tree-lined promenade known as the Mall and overlooks the Ramble and the Lake. The Terrace is a popular destination for relaxing, people-watching, and admiring the architecture and the scenery. At the center of the Terrace stands Bethesda Fountain, also known as Angel of the Waters, one of the Parkââ¬â¢s most beloved works of art.
Bethesda Terrace was intended as a gathering space for Park visitors. It was also conceived of as the Parkââ¬â¢s most prominent display of art and architecture and one of its few formal landscapes, providing a contrast to the more naturalistic design of the rest of the Park. It was designed by architect and Park co-designer Calvert Vaux with his assistant, Jacob Wrey Mould, who was responsible for the intricate carvings on the Terraceââ¬â¢s architectural features, including its ramps, balustrades, and piers.
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