Central Park’s Conservatory garden is located at the north end of Central Park. A six-acre formal garden designed by Gilmore D. Clarke.
Opened in 1937, it is an officially designated Quiet Zone. A beautiful setting to relax and recharge. Stroll leisurely along the pathways, admire the flowers and settings or sit quietly with a book.
Enter through the Vanderbilt Gate at 5th Avenue between 104th and 105th Street. The Conservatory Garden is divided into 3 smaller gardens – English, French and Italian.
The photos below were taken April 30, 2013 by my daughter Kathy when we visited the garden. Thank you Kathy.
Yew Hedge & Flowering Crabapple Trees
The other side of the fence is 5th Avenue
Pansies
Hellebores (Lenten Rose)
Stairs leading up to wisteria pergola
Wisteria
Wisteria Pergola
The Conservatory Garden is home to more than 20,000 tulips. They were at their best when we visited.
To learn more about the Conservatory Garden, click here.
To learn about the magnificent Vanderbilt gate and a photo click here.
The Conservatory Garden is:
Free
Open daily 8:00 a.m. to dusk
Wheelchair accessible at the 106th Street gate inside Park
Restroom available
An officially designated Quiet Zone
(dogs must be leashed and kept on pathways at all times; no running, rollerblading, or bike riding; no organized, active recreation or sports allowed; headphones required for radios)
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Absolutely magical Norma.
Have a beautiful day.
🙂 Mandy xo
Hello Mandy,
Yes, it is absolutely magical and to think it is in the heart of Manhattan. I need to return when the wisteria is in bloom.
Norma, Lovely to see color! Pictures are wonderful!
Ann Drohosky
Hello Ann,
Thanks. Did you get much snow last night into this morning?
I’m so in love with this garden. At our old house we planted wisteria over the arbor that went along the downstairs part of the house. It was my father’s favorite flower and every Spring it would remind me of him. The scent was intoxicating and I could sit on the verandah above for ages, just enjoying it. Tulips are another big favorite of mine but they didn’t grow very well because it just doesn’t get cold enough.
Hello Maureen,
Put this on your to-visit list when next you visit your sister. It’s doable as a day trip.
I want to live in this garden! So beautiful!
Hello Angie,
Me too, but I would be just as happy to live in the neighbourhood.
As we awoke to yet another dusting of snow this morning, it was a treat to view the lovely photos of the garden. Loved seeing the tulips (especially since I can no longer grow them due to the local deer that frequent my yard)! Thanks for the intro to Central Park’s Conservatory Garden and the colorful reminder that Spring is on the way!
Hello Ginny,
I was not a happy trooper when I looked out the window this morning and saw the lawn covered with a fresh coat of snow. I too had to give up growing tulips because of the deer. A day trip to the Conservatory Garden is doable.
Another beautiful post! Pictures are so nice! Thanks for reminding me Spring is here…well sort of:)
Hello Phyllis,
Thanks. Were you surprised to see a fresh coat of snow on the grounds this morning? Did not realize snow was in the forecast.
Beautiful photos! Hopefully spring will follow soon…. 🙂
Hello Ronit,
I hope so, real soon.
Now THIS is Spring color. What a gorgeous place and amazing pictures. Thanks for making me smile on this gloomy looking Monday!
Hello Betsy,
Glad my post made you smile, we are having a gloomy day too.
This is JUST what the doctor ordered, my friend! It’s windy, cold, dreary and grey up in our parts and seeing your daughter’s beautiful photos just put me into a good place, thank you! Nothing is daring to poke out of the ground yet, they are being cautious because winter again was brutal. I adore Lily of Valley, it’s so nice to see them in the photos and Lilacs. I haven’t been to this conservatory yet, so it’s definitely on my list for the future!
Hello Eva,
We are having identical kind of weather as you. Let me know when you are coming to the Big Apple, I would be happy to join you at the Conservatory Garden.
How beautiful – hard to believe that we may be looking at such glorious colour in another month or so…hopefully 😉
Hello Margaret,
I hope so, looking out my window at this moment I am not very optimistic, it is cold and dreary.
Lovely photos, Norma! These photos certainly provide a hint that spring is just around the corner.
Hello Nancy,
Thanks, I sure hope spring is just around the corner. I am so tired of this cold dreary weather.
So beautiful! Thanks for sharing, been to NYC couple times but never got a chance to visit the conservatory garden.
Hello Mac,
You are welcome. Well next time to are in NYC do visit the Conservatory Garden, it is just gorgeous, may be we could get together.
Thank you for a beautiful tour. I love Central Park. Your daughter is a very good photographer. The colours of the flowers and the trees are spectacular. I would love to spend some quiet time in this garden xx
Hello Charlie,
You are welcomed, I too love Central Park and could spend the whole day in the garden and the other areas of the park. I will pass along your compliment to my daughter she would be very happy. My daughter is a much better photographer than I and she has a good eye for composition so whenever we travel together I conveniently leave my camera behind.
Beautiful! I would love to stroll through Central Park to take in the serene garden 🙂
Hello Sandra,
Thanks. Can you imagine living nearby?
Oh Ms. Norma, this looks absolutely wonderful. I can’t believe I’ve never been there before. Just beautiful photos.
Hello Kay,
I can’t believe you live in NYC and never been to the Conservatory Garden.
Norma, this is just what I needed to see on this cold and dreary day. It’s so good to be reminded of what we have to look forward to – that spring will actually arrive in our gardens one of these days, not just on the calendar.
Your daughter, Kathy, did an amazing job taking those pictures. It’s so good that you could share that time together. This is a place I need to visit someday…
Hello Connie,
You will love it, I am going to try to get there when the wisteria is in full bloom. A day trip from our area is very doable.
We have been so many times at Central Park, but never visited the Conservatory Garden…I will make sure that we do next time in NY.
Stunning pictures…so lively and beautiful colors…thanks for the tour Norma.
Have a wonderful week 🙂
Hello Julianna,
The conservatory garden is well worth a visit, you will be amazed at the landscaping. I am planning a visit when the wisteria is in full bloom. A wonderful week to you too.
Spring has sprung! Gorgeous shots Norma
Hello Bam,
We had snow last night but the remaining of the week is going to be spring like and my spring flowers should be blooming soon, I hope.
Norma,
I went to central park so many times but i did not know this garden. It is going to be my next visit
Durga
Hello Durga,
I was surprised how many people have visited Central Park and did not know about the Conservatory Garden reason I sent my blog post to Joyce to forward to MG’s. You will love the garden, it’s like you are in Europe not Manhattan.
Never knew about this special place, and it’s just a short train trip away… Thanks so much for thinking to share this inspiration with the MG’s, Norma – I’m going to find a day to go down for THIS year’s tulips!
Hello Chris,
You will very much enjoy this garden, it transports you into an entire different world. I am planning to visit again when the wisterias are in full bloom.
my mom and both of my sister will enjoying the scene for sure…..
Hello Dedy,
I am sure they will. Are they visiting or they live in NYC?
they visiting like a ages ago,lol
If you enjoy flowers, the conservatory is a must see when visiting New York.
Hello Karen,
Agree with you 100%.
Gorgeous photos, Norma! Happy Easter to you. 🙂
Hello Linda,
Thank you. Happy Easter to you too.
I’m so jealous. It’s freezing here now, seems to have snapped super cold in a matter of days. Sigh! Although, I shouldn’t complain, you’ve been dealing with epic amounts of snow. Enjoy All that colour and warmth and sunshine and prettiness. 🙂 Looks stunning, and to think its smack bang in the middle of the city. I’ve not been, but it’s on the list.
Hello Anna,
Guess it is now your turn, but I am assuming your winter is much, much milder than mine. When you enter that garden it is like you are transported into a different world, no sight nor sound of Manhattan. Hope you have an opportunity to visit.
If I ever get back to NY, I’d love to go there. At first when I saw the photos I thought wow! I thought NYC was still in winter with only a whisper of spring. Then I saw the photos were from late April a couple years ago. That’s something to really look forward to after the winter you’ve all had.
Hello Susan,
I desperately needed to be reminded of spring reason for posting photos taken couple springs ago.
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Waw! All go the flowers were blooming so well! xxx Thanks for the lovely tour! xxx
Thanks to Kathy!
Hello Sophie,
Glad you enjoyed the tour, I will pass your “Thanks” to Kathy, she will be thrilled.
Feast for my eyes ❤ Love, grace, beauty, peace, joy, charisma … all in one place, one blog-post. Thank you, dear Norma for making my day.
P.S. I'm growing some tomatoes, Okra and a boat load of herbs this year. Wish me luck and thanks for being my inspiration ❤
Hugs.
Hello Nusrat,
You are very welcomed. Glad I make your day. Looking forward to reading about your harvest.