Queens Botanical Garden

About

39 acres planted for the 1939 World's Fair, expanded for 1964 fair, offers themed gardens & events.

Reviews lean positive — 4.3 out of 5 across 2,909 Google reviews.

Mind the closed day: Monday. Parking is the easy part: a paid lot, free street parking and metered street parking. 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

Solid local standing
A 4.3 average from 2,909 reviews puts it comfortably above the middle of the pack.
A genuine local landmark
2,909 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.
Restrooms on site
The difference between an hour here and a whole afternoon, especially with a group.
Free parking
Free street parking — one less thing to pay for, though paid options sit alongside it.

Worth knowing first

Dogs are not permitted
Leave them at home, or look at the dog parks listed for the same city instead.
Closed Monday
Check the hours panel before you set out — a single closed day is easy to miss.
Popular enough to be busy
2,909 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.
A narrow window to fit it in
Open 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM and no longer — an evening visit is out.

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 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

What to bring

A camera
Comfortable shoes
Admission money if the garden is ticketed

Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Amenities

No Dogs Allowed

Family Friendly

Restrooms

Parking Available

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Common questions about Queens Botanical Garden

What is Queens Botanical Garden?

39 acres planted for the 1939 World's Fair, expanded for 1964 fair, offers themed gardens & events. It is a garden in New York, NY, at Visitors & Administration Building.

What are the opening hours at Queens Botanical Garden?

Hours vary by day: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Are dogs allowed at Queens Botanical Garden?

No. Queens Botanical Garden is not listed as allowing dogs.

Are there restrooms at Queens Botanical Garden?

Yes, restrooms are available at Queens Botanical Garden.

Is there parking at Queens Botanical Garden?

Parking options here include a paid lot, free street parking and metered street parking.

Is Queens Botanical Garden good for kids?

Yes — Queens Botanical Garden is flagged as family-friendly.

How is Queens Botanical Garden rated?

Queens Botanical Garden holds 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,909 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

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