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In
June the New York Botanical Garden was excited to announce that NYBG is
planning to reopen as part of New York Forward’s Phase 4, which is projected to
begin on July 20. They will share their official date as soon as it is
confirmed. Their reopening will begin with an Appreciation Week for Garden Patrons
& Members, our Bronx Neighbors, and Bronx Health Care Heroes, followed by
the general public.
Until
then, they are preparing the Garden to welcome us back with safety as their
priority. They are committed to providing us an enjoyable Garden experience with
some new guidelines in place.
A
few notes:
- All visitors,
including Patrons & Members, will need to reserve a timed ticket in
advance; capacity will be reduced.
- Enhanced
cleaning and disinfecting practices will be implemented.
- Staff and
visitors will be required to wear face coverings.
- Only outdoor
gardens and collections will be open, with social distancing measures in
place.
With 250 acres to explore, there will
be so much to see—from vibrant palettes of hibiscuses and hydrangeas to the
tranquil beauty of water lilies and lotuses. Become a Member today and be among the first to return
during our Appreciation Week.
The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), located in the Bronx, occupies 250 acres of dramatic rock outcroppings, rolling hills, waterfalls and ponds. There are over one million plants in the 50 theme gardens, delighting more than 750,000 visitors each year.
Trails: The Azalea Garden
holds one of the largest and most important collections of azaleas in the
world. It is located in the heart of the Botanical Garden, where visitors can
meander along woodland paths through the collection of almost 3,000 azaleas and
rhododendrons. The pink, white and lavender plants begin flowering in March and
are in full bloom by Mother's Day.
The
alpine-inspired landscape of the Rock Garden takes you into a natural
setting that seems far from the city's skyscrapers. A waterfall, natural rock
outcroppings and shade gardens provide the backdrop for the two-and-a-half-acre
oasis.
Surface: Paved paths
Length: Varies
Difficulty: Easy (some trails throughout the property are accessible to
wheelchairs)
Wildlife
and Natural Attractions: The centerpiece of the NYBG is the
Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. There are 11 interconnected galleries within it,
each representing a different habitat, from palms of the world to tropical
rainforests and African desert.
Update on Reopening NYBG
2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458
Getting
There:
Get directions to NYBG from Google Maps
More Information: New York Botanical Garden
Nearby Attractions: Bronx Zoo