Address
2900 Southern Parkway, Bronx, NY 0458
Phone Number
(718) 817 - 8700
Date Visited
7-10-25
Website
New York Botanical Garden
Description
The New York Botanical Garden is located at 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, New York. A large area, to the right of the entrance, is dedicated to accessible parking. If one has to go to "Additional Parking" several other entrances can be found near there. One does not have to walk all the way back to the main entrance. Additional accessible parking is available near the Mosholu Entrance, the Watson Educational Building and offsite at the NYBG Parking Garage.Paths and walkways are a variety of concrete and smooth brick. Accessible trails are clearly marked. Benches are located in many locations.
A ramp (Conservatory), or lift (Library) can be found at locations that have steps leading to their entrances. An elevator gets one to the upper floors of the Library Building.
Double doors with push button assist lead to the Conservatory. There are several flooring surfaces here, all easy to traverse. Aisles are wide. Several benches are located near the main entrance. A lift will get one to the lower level.
Trams are wheelchair accessible. "Each tram can accommodate one wheelchair. Every effort is made to accommodate groups of wheelchair users." (website)
Restrooms in both the Conservatory and Visitors' Center are multi-stall, -accessible, with baby-changing stations. There are several unisex, accessible, single-occupancy restrooms as well.
The Garden Shop is on a single level.
There are two choices for dining. The Pine Tree Cafe is cafeteria style with lots of seating both inside and out. The Hudson Garden Grill is a full service restaurant. (Check out our listing).
- Attraction Type: park,
Number of accessible spaces: *
Location of accessible spaces: *
Surface of lot: paved
Distance to venue: depends on where you have to park
Transportation to venue offered: no
Terrain: fairly flat, a bit hilly in some places
Places to rest: benches throughout
Paths and walkways: some concrete, some brick
Location of accessible entrance: there are several
Doors: double doors, push button assist to conservatory
Number of floors: varies according to building
Elevators: lift in Conservatory, lift to main entrance of Library, elevator in library
Ramps: where needed
Steps and staircases: to main entrance of Conservatory and Library,
Width of aisles: wide, spacious
Places to sit: benches throughout the Garden
Location of restrooms: in Conservatory and Visitors' Center
Type of restroom: multi-stall, handicapped-accessible, also single-occupancy, accessible, unisex
Ease of entry and exit: easy
Available food services: cafe, and full service restaurant (Hudson Garden Grill)
Friendliness of staff: helpful and knowledgeable
Notes: The Tram that winds around the Garden is wheelchair accessible. "Each tram can accommodate one wheelchair. Every effort is made to accommodate groups of wheelchair users." (website) * Accessible parking is available in several locations - the main entrance has a large accessible area
Baby changing station: in both Conservatory and Visitors' Center
Point of Contact: Roberta rosenberg
The New York Botanical Garden is a “250 acre, National Historic Landmark.” Founded in 1891, it supports over one million living plants in it’s extensive collections.
One entire side of the parking lot is dedicated to accessible parking. If you are able to park here you are very close to the mai entrance.. If you have to continue to one of the farther lots, know that there are several other entrances close to where you park.
Paths and walkways are a variety of concrete and smooth brick – easy to traverse. The Garden is easily navigable, with accessible trails clearly marked. Benches are located in many places. One will find either a ramp or lift in locations that have steps. The website states that ,“We strive to ensure that the Botanical Garden, its buildings and its tour vehicles are accessible. However, due to the Garden’s naturally varied topography portions of the historic landscape may be inaccessible.”
The wheelchair accessible tram offers a 1/2 hour narrated tour. Each tram can accommodate one wheelchair. The tram makes several stops as it winds its way around the Garden. One can get off and on as they wish. We always like to stay on for one entire loop before deciding where to go next.
We were here today for “Van Gogh’s Flowers.” They will be on display until October 26, 2025. This exhibit “explores the ways the natural world worked as the foundation for Van Gogh’s groundbreaking art. Through the eyes of contemporary artists and horticulturists this exhibition celebrates the resonance of the artist’s singular vision.” The garden has become the canvas for Van Gogh’s paintings. Botanical displays and large-scale contemporary art combine for a breathtaking lawn of sunflowers, plus recreations of his masterpieces made of living flowers. The Garden has done an incredible job of bringing his paintings to life.
We looked at everything and listened to the tour guide. It was so inviting that, after we thought we had finished and went for lunch, we had to return once again to immerse ourselves in the beauty of it all.
There are many other beautiful gardens as well. One day is never enough to cover it all. You can return at any time of the year to find new landscapes and beauty.
There is the Pine Tree Cafe for casual eating as well as the Hudson Garden Grill, a full service restaurant (see our listing).
And of course, there is a not-to- be -missed gift shop!
The Garden is a special place that all can easily enjoy.
Accessible restrooms can be found throughout the Garden. It will be easier to use the Garden’s map to find them than my trying to describe where they are. Take note that you can download a very detailed Accessibility Guide or get one at the ticket booths. We would suggest you download it as we were unable to secure one at the entrance. No one seemed to have one on the day we were there.
As always, we at Destination Accessible, advise you to visit a venue’s website,, www.nybg.org, when planning a visit, to learn more about the venue.
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