Queens Botanical Garden

Karl Gercens a month ago

The Queens Botanical Garden completely upends your expectations, trading overwhelming scale for pure, intimate perfection by discarding the exhausting endurance test of larger arboretums for a landscape meticulously tailored to the human pace. It invites you on a flawless wander where you can lose yourself in the shifting colors of the perennial borders or the sweet romance of the rose gardens, all without feeling like you have just conquered a ten-mile mountain trek. Instead, the design cradles you at every turn, offering deep pockets of shade for sudden relief from the afternoon sun alongside an abundance of perfectly placed benches that beckon you to pause. It is a masterfully balanced living tapestry, where the vibrant beauty of the flowers provides a stunning backdrop and the quiet joy of people-watching becomes the ultimate, peaceful pastime.

Mira Crudel a month ago

i came for the Lunar Faire first NYC event and it was so easy to get to. the train is literally cross the street and so is a bus stop. the garden was so gorgeous, full of beautiful flowers and different areas and sections. easy to walk through (even with all the vendors and cosplayers) the bathroom in the back was pretty big and it looked like they could host weddings too which was cool!! coming here was quite the breath of fresh air (literally) and much needed break from city life. definitely recommend.

Jaye Aster Broder 3 months ago

Cute well maintained botanical garden. Admission is reasonable for adults at about $6. There are plenty of benches as well as grassy areas for sitting. The garden has bathrooms. It grows organic produce that people can purchase. There is a small rose garden as well as hives of bees. The garden processes and retains rain water for the many fountains. There are educational signs for families and children. Part of the gardens are being renovated with a new center. It’s not too far from Flushing Main Street Station so you can go for food after right nearby.

Jennifer Singh 3 months ago

I had my daughter's 5th birthday party here (Marigold package). The booking process was easy and received quick responses from their team. The party included a pizza making activity and nature walk. The indoor space fit 40 ppl comfortably and we also had access to an outdoor deck, which the kids loved. I will definitely visit again and would consider booking another event at the garden.

Merveille Umulisa 10 months ago

A beautiful place to be in nature. My friend and I visited this park on a late fall day. It is small enough for you to go around in an hour and you only pay $6 for entry. You can buy tea or coffee for a dollar at the reception. As you take your walk I hope that you get to disconnect from the (virtual) world and just look at the trees and the birds and how they are well taken care of so you can remember that you are also being taken care of. 🥰