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The Conservatory Garden is Central Park’s formal garden and one of the most significant public gardens in New York City. The Conservatory Garden's restrooms, pergola, and Vanderbilt Gate are closed to the public to accommodate our ongoing restoration of the Italian Garden.
- Shakespeare Garden
Evocative of an English cottage garden, the four-acre space...
- Conservatory Garden Tour
Go behind-the-scenes with Conservatory Garden staff as we...
- Shakespeare Garden
Mar 19, 2024 · Located at 5th Avenue and 105th street and open daily from 8am until dusk, Conservatory Garden is the only formal garden found in Central Park. The quiet, calm atmosphere of the Garden free from runners and bicyclists makes it an ideal spot for weddings and relaxing afternoon walks.
Evocative of an English cottage garden, the four-acre space is densely planted with trees, shrubs, flowers, and herbs mentioned in William Shakespeare’s plays and poems. Scattered throughout the Garden are bronze plaques with quotes from Shakespeare that reference plants.
Located across from the Museum of the City of New York, this Central Park oasis offers six acres of magnificent flowers and trees.
The Conservatory Garden is a formal garden near the northeastern corner of Central Park in Upper Manhattan, New York City. Comprising 6 acres (24,000 m 2), it is the only formal garden in Central Park. Conservatory Garden takes its name from a conservatory that stood on the site from 1898 to 1935.
The formal Conservatory Garden provides a peaceful sanctuary graced by vibrant flowers, creating a tranquil oasis at the city's core. It comprises three uniquely designed sections: the French-inspired North Garden, the Italianate Center Garden, and the English-themed South Garden.
Go behind-the-scenes with Conservatory Garden staff as we explore this urban gem. On this tour, you’ll experience the Garden’s seasonal displays of tulips, lilacs, and summer perennials through the eyes of the people who care for them day in and day out.
