Conservatory Garden
Conservatory Garden
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Located across from the Museum of the City of New York, this Central Park oasis offers six acres of magnificent flowers and trees.
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Neighbourhood: Central Park
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- Central Park North – 110th St • 7 min walk
- 103rd St • 7 min walk
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grrprr
Tallahassee, FL426 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
This was my first visit. It is very easy to find and enter. Plenty of pathways and a wide variety of trees, bushes and flowering plants. Benches can be found throughout, and there is even a restroom. I only wish there were identifying stakes.
Written 7 July 2023
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Jemlnlx
Bronx, NY4,762 contributions
Jun 2023
Lovely and well-maintained gardens offering some lovely views.
As of June, 2023, only part of the gardens are open...the other part is under construction.
Easy access from the Fifth Avenue gate (Vanderbilt Gate) at 105th street. Street parking in the area easier on weekends, particularly on Sundays.
As of June, 2023, only part of the gardens are open...the other part is under construction.
Easy access from the Fifth Avenue gate (Vanderbilt Gate) at 105th street. Street parking in the area easier on weekends, particularly on Sundays.
Written 27 June 2023
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Justin W
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ3,627 contributions
Jan 2023
The gardens have a quiet elegance to them in the winter months when nothing is growing but still you can walk around and see all the bushes and statuary. The gardens are under renovation but in the winter months there is nothing to see on that side of the park.
Still is it nice to walk around the shrubbery and see the mazes of the gardens. There are still people walking around admiring the lawns and trees and taking pictures.
Still is it nice to walk around the shrubbery and see the mazes of the gardens. There are still people walking around admiring the lawns and trees and taking pictures.
Written 16 January 2023
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Tom J
London, UK1,577 contributions
Jul 2022
Lovely small garden in the upper section of central park. Theres some nice steps you can walk up and over with a view of the fountain which is situated in the middle of the garden and they have restrooms you can use which are relatively well looked after for park toilets. The garden is very well kept and looked after, they were gardening whilst we were there.
Written 2 August 2022
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Justin W
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ3,627 contributions
May 2022
I went to the Central Park Conservatory for the first time since the pandemic and the core of the gardens are under renovation.
You can still walk around the perimeters of the gardens and see the trees and lawn. The fountain off to the side surrounding by those gardens was still open and it was nice to walk around. The flowers were in full bloom.
It will be nice to see the end results with the gardens when it is finished.
You can still walk around the perimeters of the gardens and see the trees and lawn. The fountain off to the side surrounding by those gardens was still open and it was nice to walk around. The flowers were in full bloom.
It will be nice to see the end results with the gardens when it is finished.
Written 2 June 2022
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Traveller
New York City, NY3,190 contributions
Dec 2021
I visited the Conservatory Garden in Central Park in December 2021 after visiting the Museum of the City of New York. It is located near 5th Avenue and 105th Street. There is a Central Garden, North Garden and South Garden. The hedge rows are beautiful. The North Garden and the South Garden had fountains. I can imagine that it is very beautiful in the spring.
Written 10 January 2022
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Greg Harris
Bronx, NY1,592 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
The Conservatory Garden, located in Central Park, is undoubtedly a beautiful and peaceful oasis in the heart of a bustling metropolis.
Both my wife and I consider the garden among our top ten attraction to visit in Manhattan, NY. Our personal favorite items in the garden are the “Untermyer Fountain”, which was donated by the family of Samuel Untermeyer, a prominent 20th Century attorney, and the “Three Dancing Maidens” designed by Walter Schott, a German sculptor.
The Conservatory Garden is a great place to have engagement or wedding photos or a great place to visit and sightsee alongside family and loved ones!!!
Both my wife and I consider the garden among our top ten attraction to visit in Manhattan, NY. Our personal favorite items in the garden are the “Untermyer Fountain”, which was donated by the family of Samuel Untermeyer, a prominent 20th Century attorney, and the “Three Dancing Maidens” designed by Walter Schott, a German sculptor.
The Conservatory Garden is a great place to have engagement or wedding photos or a great place to visit and sightsee alongside family and loved ones!!!
Written 19 August 2021
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sprattmitchell
Black Mountain, NC293 contributions
Jul 2021
Highly recommend seeing this, and the adjacent garden.
I've visited NYC for 60 years, and only 2 years ago did a granddaughter lead me here. Quiet. Beautiful. Restrooms available.
I've visited NYC for 60 years, and only 2 years ago did a granddaughter lead me here. Quiet. Beautiful. Restrooms available.
Written 14 July 2021
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lucycan
San Diego, CA3,441 contributions
May 2021
I've been going to NYC for many years but never even knew this garden existed. A very nice space in central park. Lots of great spots to sit and relax. Plants are all well manicured. Nice fountain. Public rest rooms. Did I mention its FREE?
Written 19 May 2021
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kelledstyle
Montreal, Canada833 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
It's funny that we've been to Central Park many times and we never noticed this little garden. The Conservatory Garden is so pretty and is a perfect place for having a break. We visited back in November and the colors were very nice. For more pictures, visit my Instagram (IG: kelledstyle) :-)
Written 15 February 2020
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Lynneart48
New York City, NY
can you picnic in the Garden?
TP
London, UK315 contributions
As long as you are with family members from only your household and that you keep 2m from other people. and you take all rubbish with you
Are dogs allowed here?
Faye F
New York City, NY273 contributions
I have been in the Gardens many many times and I have never seen dogs there. I don’t know if that is coincidence or if that is a rule.
I would not bring the dog in there… People are in there for the peace and beauty. It would infringe upon peoples enjoyment of the gardens.
Teddy_Llong
2 contributions
I want to visit the Conservatory Garden in New York with my family. Can you share any popular website, except govisitnyc, which I can go for detail information?
LizzieandIzzy
New York City, NY20,844 contributions
Agree with the above. Be aware that the Conservatory Garden is rather small and can be seen in less than an hour. If you wish for a longer excursion, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a true oasis of quiet beauty away from the din. The New York Botanic Garden (in the Bronx) is also very large, but it's farther away than the one in Brooklyn.
Vanessa A
5 contributions
Hi everyone! Will I still see these beautiful flowers by October? 3rd week of October actually... would love to add this to my itinerary if ever!! thanks!!!!
Justin W
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ3,627 contributions
There are still flowers in bloom in the park. It may not be like the Spring or Summer but the Gardens run seasonally. So expect to see Fall flowers in the Garden beautifully laid out and well maintained. The volunteers who work here take a lot of pride in the way the Garden looks.
Tina C
10 contributions
How long should I allow for the garden?
Justin W
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ3,627 contributions
Give yourself at least an hour and a half. While you are there don't miss the Museum of the City of New York and El Burrio Museum which are both across the street from the Garden. They both charge a small fee but are both worth visiting as well when in the area.
wishesandreams
7 contributions
In what months, days, and at what times is the Conservatory Garden open? (Planning to visit the week of June 26th-July 1st)
Justin W
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ3,627 contributions
The garden is open seven days a week but the best time to go is in the early afternoon around 1:00pm-5:00pm. It is not the best to go after twilight. Also plan on visiting the Museum of the City of New York and El Barrio Museums across the street. Tu Casa Deli on 104th Street has delicious empanadas that make a quick snack. There is also the Harlem Meer at the north end of Central Park that you should see before the afternoon was over.
How far in advance can you book at wedding at conservatory gardens please?
Adventure Diva
Manchester, CT2,113 contributions
May I suggest you contact the Conservatory Garden wedding line directly at 212 360 2766. Their web link also provides couples with additional information on permit application, regulations and reservations.
Ramaiah R
2 contributions
When is tulip flowers blooms.I am likely to visit in 4th week of April 2015.
cariskeith7
New York City, NY134 contributions
The tulip leaves are up in my garden now, but tulips bloom for over a month. Even if the tulips are done (which I doubt) the garden will be lovely. It will be a pleasant respite in a busy city, and a good place to start (or end) a trip to Museum Mile (Guggenheim, Met, etc.) Be sure to walk south through the park after the garden for a taste of New York at play.
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