Conservatory Water (Model Boat Pond)
About This Location
Conservatory Water, the charming model boat pond on the east side of Central Park, appeared in Gossip Girl in one of the show's most unexpected storylines. This is where Damien Dalgaard (played by Kevin Zegers) used remote-control boats to smuggle drugs in Season 3 — a scene that gave this elegant, family-friendly spot a decidedly edgier reputation among fans. The pond, flanked by the beloved Alice in Wonderland statue, is normally one of Central Park's most peaceful locations, where model boat enthusiasts sail miniature vessels on weekends. The contrast between the pond's wholesome reputation and its use for a drug-smuggling plot is peak Gossip Girl.
Featured Scenes & Episodes
Damien Dalgaard's remote-control boat drug smuggling operation (S3), Jenny Humphrey's involvement with Damien's schemes, establishing shots of the east side of Central Park, and scenes showing Central Park's quieter, less touristy corners.
