New York Botanical Garden

About

Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.7 out of 5 across 13,090 Google reviews.

Mind the closed day: Monday. And if it does not suit, 18 more gardens in New York are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other gardens in New York.

What works

Consistently well reviewed
4.7 stars held across 13,090 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
A genuine local landmark
13,090 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Works with kids
Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.
Easy to pair with a second stop
18 other gardens sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.
An official site to check first
Whoever runs this garden posts schedules, closures and events there.

Worth knowing first

Dogs are not permitted
Leave them at home, or look at the dog parks listed for the same city instead.
Parking is undocumented
No lot or street parking is recorded against this listing. Assume you are hunting for a kerbside spot.
Closed Monday
Check the hours panel before you set out — a single closed day is easy to miss.
Popular enough to be busy
13,090 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.

Planning a visit

General guidance for gardens, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Planted grounds built for a slow loop — paths, labelled beds, and a bench roughly when you need one.

A good fit for plant people, photographers and anyone wanting a calm hour.

When to go

Peak bloom is the whole point and it moves by species — check what is flowering first. The gates are open 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

What to bring

A camera
Comfortable shoes
Admission money if the garden is ticketed

Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Amenities

No Dogs Allowed

Family Friendly

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Common questions about New York Botanical Garden

What is New York Botanical Garden?

Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays. It is a garden in New York, NY, at 2900 Southern Blvd.

What are the opening hours at New York Botanical Garden?

Hours vary by day: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Are dogs allowed at New York Botanical Garden?

No. New York Botanical Garden is not listed as allowing dogs.

Is there parking at New York Botanical Garden?

No parking is recorded for New York Botanical Garden. Expect to look for street parking nearby.

Is New York Botanical Garden good for kids?

Yes — New York Botanical Garden is flagged as family-friendly.

How is New York Botanical Garden rated?

New York Botanical Garden holds 4.7 out of 5 stars from 13,090 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

New York has 18 other gardens listed on AllParx, including Antidote, Conservatory Garden and Elizabeth Street Garden.