Shakespeare Garden

About

Four-acre garden resembling an English countryside with flowers & plants from Shakespeare's works.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.7 out of 5 across 640 Google reviews.

It keeps the same hours every day — 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM — which makes planning simple. 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 640 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
Open every day
The same hours all week (6:00 AM – 1:00 AM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
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

Parking is undocumented
No lot or street parking is recorded against this listing. Assume you are hunting for a kerbside spot.
Strongly seasonal
What is in bloom drives the whole visit. In winter this is a barer, much quieter place than the photographs suggest.

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 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM.

What to bring

A camera
Comfortable shoes
Admission money if the garden is ticketed

Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Amenities

Family Friendly

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Common questions about Shakespeare Garden

What is Shakespeare Garden?

Four-acre garden resembling an English countryside with flowers & plants from Shakespeare's works. It is a garden in New York, NY, at 79th St Transverse.

What are the opening hours at Shakespeare Garden?

Shakespeare Garden is open 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM every day of the week.

Is there parking at Shakespeare Garden?

No parking is recorded for Shakespeare Garden. Expect to look for street parking nearby.

Is Shakespeare Garden good for kids?

Yes — Shakespeare Garden is flagged as family-friendly.

How is Shakespeare Garden rated?

Shakespeare Garden holds 4.7 out of 5 stars from 640 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

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