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The Conservatory Garden

4.8 (161 reviews)
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Alisa J.

Such a gorgeous garden in Central Park. Absolutely beautiful fountains and flowers. All able to be visited for free. Bathroom was also not bad. A must visit place in Central Park for sure.

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Seby I.

Six acres of a landscaped garden with flowers and foliage that transports one to heaven. The Conservatory Garden is located on 105th and Fifth Avenue and is a quick trip by bus or subway. Opened in 1937, this garden is visited by both residents and tourists. Large black iron gates open up to a visually enchanting green oasis. Flowers, flowering trees abd a small fountain spouting water are all highlights here. Benches are for more relaxation which Age and I did on our visit here yesterday. We soaked in all the beauty and left refreshed. This garden is free and has restrooms for both women and men and a water drinking fountain.

The Conservatory Garden - Newly reopened Italian section with Pergola and Fountain!
Mike R.

Come over and enjoy the new Spring blooms! (See newest pics.) Love the Conservatory Garden! Once discovering the Northeast corner of Central Park years ago, it has been one of my favorite places to visit - especially the Conservatory Garden from March to October! Every week from the beginning of spring to when the leaves fall in autumn, the plants, flowers, and colors evolve providing something new to see. The Conservatory Garden is a gem that (fortunately) less tourists make it to. While absolutely haven't been a flowers-type of guy, this park feature mesmerizes me. Now living nearby, I like to take advantage of this special place, however a staggered renovation has been underway. Composed of 3 unique sections dating back to 1937, a French, Italian, and English sections plus the Crabtree Allées dividing these sections all fully available! The French section, with a central fountain surrounded by a more open space bordered by flower beds and trellised entrances. It now offers a palette of Spring Tulips! The just reopened Italian section holds a pergola and fountain. The English section, the southernmost part approximately between 105th and 103rd Streets, contain the largest flower varieties of the three. It holds the "Secret Garden" Fountain, an idyllic place to sit with its popular birdbath, that at one stage later in the season typically contains koi. Now, it features Spring blooms including Saucer Magnolia and various Daffodils! Like every part of the Conservation Garden, it's well maintained with the coordinated continual blooms and colors creating a visual symphony across those 8 months. Access is through the wrought iron gate at the southern tip of the park's Harlem Meer adjacent to E. 106th St. and Fifth Ave. entrance, an iron gate on 5th Avenue at approx. E. 103rd St. or you can enter the English part from its own entrance, closer to the "Girl's Gate" of the park at E. 102nd St. and Fifth Ave. If you make it over here, also take a walk along the adjacent Harlem Meer lake with its Boathouse that functions as the Dana Discovery Center, an environmental education center and info point. While the Conservatory Gardens features the flora, Harlem Meer in a more naturalistic setting has the fauna, such as turtles, birds, fish, etc. The brand new Davis Center at the Harlem Meer also has its long-awaited Opening Day celebration on April 26th, with programs on its new Harlem Oval public green and its state-of-the-art Gottesman Pool opening in June!

Marianne W.

The Conservatory Garden is one of my favorite places to find Peace. I'm happy to spend time here year round. I always bring friends and relatives to see the garden. It's especially beautiful in the spring! The fountains are beautiful and there's plenty of places to sit. It's a great place of refuge from the sidewalks and street traffic! If you visit Manhattan make sure you visit the Conservatory Garden.

Crystal L.

Beautiful scenery & a peaceful walk that seems like they're never ending! I lived in New York City my whole life and I recently decided to walk and get 10,000 steps and I def did with just half the park!

Freddyc M.

Most wonderful free garden in NYC! Gorgeous variety of flowers and so peaceful. Wish it was more active in the winter.

Tata G.

There is central park, then there is THIS central park. Conservatory garden is My favorite section. Beautiful, serene & not a lot of crowd. Although it is still undergoing contruction it is still worth a visit. Last week on our visit the tulips are blooming. The fountain in the middle garden by the main gain was not on, & the almost a third of the garden was fenced off for construction. I can't wait for all the work to be done so that i can visit & appreciate this beautiful garden in all its glory!

Lizzy K.

Lovely conservatory! Wonderful tulip garden and other sections of flowers, quaint little pond area. Very enjoyable!

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Brian F.

The Conservancy Garden is a small garden located on the NE corner of Central Park and has a huge gate as a front entrance called the Vanderbilt Gate. There are north and south gardens that have many benches for people to sit and look at the many sculptures and fountains. There's a vast difference between the hustle and bustle of New York City and this peaceful garden just next to it. It was nice to walk around and take in the sights and sounds of nature.

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Mercedes C.

Concrete jungle for sure, NYC is doing just fine with green spaces- especially Central Park where you can explore every square inch of it and still find something new each time- such as this beauty. Since we weren't far off, coming to Conservatory Garden on E. 105th St & 5th after our Mother's Day dinner, was a cinch. Despite some sections being closed off for renovations, everything else worked fine. This garden is small in my opinion- but boy, does it have a great punch of lushness with a really cute intimate feel. We enjoyed the Conservatory. It's an attractive zen kind of place to celebrate Mother's Day, take in a stroll or grab a bench for a quick bite.

Olivia N.

Overall rating: 5 It's been so hard coming here since it's so far for me (live in deep Brooklyn). I wish I got over that years ago, because this place is a must visit for any local or tourist. I actually like that it's far from the crowds & feels very peaceful. Part of the garden was closed to construction, but will definitely become a regular moving forward. You can come read a book, sit on a bench to people watch or just stare at all the flowers for a really long time. Highly recommend.

Sarah M.

The Conservatory Garden is a beautiful spot that is more formally planted than most of Central Park. I have come here to enjoy the gardens and have also attended outdoor events here. It is a lovely place! You can also have small outdoor weddings here by permit from the city or schedule a permit for a photo shoot. The spring brings lovely wisteria to the central area between the two sides of the garden. Different colors and plantings continue through the summer.

Alexis B.

We made a stop at the Conservatory Garden when we were walking in this area of Central Park. It's currently under a bit of construction. It wasn't fully closed, but it isn't quite the gorgeous garden that you'll see in some of the pictures on Yelp. It was still nice to walk around, but I think it will be even nicer to explore when the construction and re-planting is complete. Definitely stop by if you're exploring this area of the park.

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