Secret Gardens & Parks of NYC

Best Gardens and Parks in New York


Spring is in the air! The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and it is definitely warm enough to walk outside without 4 layers of clothing. Even the plants are excited. Now, where to go to enjoy them? New York City is full of gardens, you just have to look for them. Check out a few of the treasures around the city that you should explore while the sun is shining this weekend.





CHURCH OF ST. LUKE IN THE FIELDS GARDENS

487 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014

Admission: Free

Hours:  8AM-dusk


BARTOW-PELL HISTORIC MANSION AND GARDEN

895 Shore Road, Bronx, NY 10464

Admission: Free

Hours: Daily, 8:30 AM - Dusk


SAMADHI GARDEN, JACQUES MARCHAIS MUSEUM OF TIBETAN ART

338 Lighthouse Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306

Admission: $6 adults, $4 students & seniors  

Hours: Wed-Sun, 1 PM - 5PM


FORT TYRON PARKS' HEATHER GARDEN

1 Margaret Corbin Drive, New York, NY 10040

Admission: Free
Hours: 6AM - 1AM


CREATIVE LITTLE GARDEN

530 E 6th Street, New York, NY 10009

Admission: Free
Hours: 11AM - Dusk


GREENACRE PARK

217 E 51st Street, New York, NY 10022

Admission: Free
Hours: 8AM - 7:30PM


ELIZABETH STREET GARDEN

209 Elizabeth Street, New York, NY 10012

Admission: Free

Hours: 12PM - 5PM


CURTIS "50 CENT" JACKSON COMMUNITY GARDEN

117-15 165th Street, Queens, NY 11434 

Admission: Free
Hours: Daily except Sunday


GIL HODGES COMMUNITY GARDEN

534 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Admission: Free

Hours: Vary


NARROWS BOTANICAL GARDEN

7200-7398 Shore Road, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Admission: Free

Hours: Vary


NEW YORK CHINESE SCHOLAR'S GARDEN

1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
Admission: $5 adults, $4 Students/Seniors, Free Kids 12 and Under
Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 10AM - 4 PM