On the east of Turtle Pond stands a monument that is dedicated to King Jagiello of Poland. This impressive sculpture features the King on a horse while he raises two swords up in the air. It was built in memory of the 15th-century Battle of Grunwald. This sculpture was part of the Polish pavilion in the World’s Fair that was held in Queens back in the year 1939. It was later gifted to New York and was fixed in Central Park.
Nestled in the beautiful Conservatory Garden in Central Park, Burnett Fountain was built in memory of the late author Frances Hodgson Burnett. Burnett is known for her classic novels like Little Lord Fauntleroy and The Lost Prince. Designed by the sculptor Bessie Potter Vonnoh, the sculpture features the characters Mary and Dickon from the author’s popular book The Secret Garden.
