Shakespeare Garden

443 reviews

79th St Transverse, New York, NY 10024

www.centralparknyc.org

+12123106600

About

Shakespeare Garden is a Tourist attraction located at 79th St Transverse, New York, NY 10024. It has received 443 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 stars.

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Hours

Monday6AM-1AM
Tuesday6AM-1AM
Wednesday6AM-1AM
Thursday6AM-1AM
Friday6AM-1AM
Saturday6AM-1AM
Sunday6AM-1AM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Shakespeare Garden: 79th St Transverse, New York, NY 10024

  • Shakespeare Garden has 4.7 stars from 443 reviews

  • Tourist attraction

  • "Shakespeare Garden is one of the gardens inside of the famous Central park in New York"

    "One word, L' amour What else, could possibly approach the extraordinarily gifted genius of thee Shakespeare"

    "We recently spent time in Central Park and enjoyed visiting the Shakespeare Garden along 79th Street Transverse, near the Belevedre Castle"

    "This place is a great pit stop when visiting Centeral Park! ️ The Shakespeare Garden is a cool hidden spot in the middle of the park with many benches and flowers that have quotes from Shakespeare's work next to them"

    "“To be or not to be,” thou art in a dream but a dream! Oh! To be with thy self in a mid summer night"

Reviews

  • Innovative Constructions

Shakespeare Garden is one of the gardens inside of the famous Central park in New York. Shakespearean garden is a beautiful area to walk through the lush, green trees and beautiful flowers. At least there were beautiful flowers in September when I went. From Shakespearean garden you can walk over to the Belvedere Castle, which is also a beautiful place and you can see the city from the top of the hill where the castle was built. Overall, if you’re at the Central Park for sure stop by the Shakespeare garden and take a few moments to sit at the benches and relax.

  • Dean Lorenzo Tartaglia (DeanLorenzo828)

One word, L' amour What else, could possibly approach the extraordinarily gifted genius of thee Shakespeare. But I do love thee, and when I love thee not... But love, first learned in a lady's eyes, Lives not alone immured in the brain, But with the motion of all elements Courses as swift as thought in every power, And gives to every power a double power... ... A lover's eyes will gaze an eagle blind. For that is the truth of love of beauty sight ⚘Do Love Forever More⚘⚘⚘ Absolutely Like

  • BradJill

We recently spent time in Central Park and enjoyed visiting the Shakespeare Garden along 79th Street Transverse, near the Belevedre Castle. This is a nicely landscaped garden, flowerbeds were lovely while a few of the trees in the area were also in bloom. There are several winding footpaths you can walk as well as a bench or two if you want to take a rest and enjoy the scene. You'll also see an interesting Swedish Cottage which is used as a Marionette Theatre as well. The Shakespeare Garden is a nice place to visit during visits to the Central Park.

  • Alon Grinshpoon

This place is a great pit stop when visiting Centeral Park! ️ The Shakespeare Garden is a cool hidden spot in the middle of the park with many benches and flowers that have quotes from Shakespeare's work next to them. This is a great place to sit down, relax, and unwind. Try coming in on a sunny ☀️ day. I wish more people knew about this place and visited!

  • Moose “Galactic Reviewer” Ooze

“To be or not to be,” thou art in a dream but a dream! Oh! To be with thy self in a mid summer night. Such love, love such. But me! Away away to thine place of peace and joy and the things that tick thy smell. Oh lover! Come away with me, my love! For this place calls us to find beautiful flowers! Flowers of destiny. Might thy find joy and destiny here.

  • W Y

Located at West Drive & 79th Transverse. Sitting right below the Belvedere Castle. It was first created on this site in 1912 by Dr. Edmond Bronk Southwick as ‘Garden of the Heart’. Named as Shakespeare Garden on April 23, 1916 as it became focused on Shakespeare. An enticing garden filled with plants/ flowers mentioned by Shakespeare.

  • wackymarek Holbrook

Great place to get married! We booked while we were in NY, didn’t even know that it was there and we live not far from Stratford upon Avon so definitely good story to tell but more importantly it was a fantastic location to get married.... in New York City..... in Central Park!

  • Doralis Mendez

Beautiful garden in CP! They have the best flowers here, a few places to sit, and great spots for photos. Nice relaxing area I ran into while jogging in the park. Also close to the castle in Central Park so you can visit these two spots in one visit.

  • Mac Adelman

Great spot for a picnic! I’m bummed because a lot of it was blocked off due to COVID but it was still pretty to walk, through. I’ll be sure to take my girlfriend here once it’s fully open. It seems like a really enjoyable, peaceful place.

  • Nora Rivkis

One of the oddball little elements within Central Park, the Shakespeare Garden contains specimens of every plant mentioned in Shakespeare's plays, along with plaques quoting the references to some of those plants. It's beautiful and

  • Mahima Srivastava

One of my favorite places to visit in Central Park. Right next to the Shakespeare theater, beautiful flowers adorn this garden. Quotes from Shakespeare's plays are through out. Must stop by for a stroll when in the park.

  • Love Soun

My most favorite place during my trip to New York City. You could access to the Bellevue castle, the great lake and kayaking in the central park. I love the place, recommended to everyone. …

  • J

Beautiful garden with well kept pathways and gardens. Loved the area, flowers, and the pathway was easy to walk on without difficulty, though would not be very accessible to everyone.

  • Madison Abigail

One of the Beautiful gardens of New York! Well maintained. They have a nice visitor center with all the information slips kept. Love to go hear and spend relaxing time.

  • Tra Ngo

Lovely garden. Takes about 5 minutes to make a round. Very small 1 or 2 person(s) pathway. Lots of rose bushes.
Restrooms
Nearby
Picnic area
Nearby

  • Maria Bruno

Small but beautiful & serene spot in the middle of the city. If I lived here I would come to this garden every day to zen out and enjoy a little nature.

  • Stephen Wolfstein

A beautiful walk through some great views, and lots of birds.
Restrooms
Nearby
Dog-friendliness
On leash
Picnic area
Yes

  • Robert Dugary

Beautiful and peaceful and very well maintained. A nice respite from the madness outside of the park! …

  • Nina Trankovа

Truly romantic atmosphere of this natural park area. The maintenance with care can be seen and felt. Make time to enjoy it!

  • fany E

Really beutiful place i took my daughter 15 pictures there. Everyone is so nice and not to mention the place is STUNNING!

  • G Frye

The Shakespeare Garden is beautiful in the spring. When my children went there, it’s like they entered fairly tail land.

  • Craig Snedeker

What a beautiful, peaceful place to visit.
Dog-friendliness
Everyone was walking dogs in the park

  • Dena McMullen

This is a gorgeous place for a stroll. The greenery and colorful blooms were so nice while we visited!

  • Patrick Iverson

Underwhelming, honestly. Not the best time of year, but I’d thought there would be more to it.

  • Agatha C. Melvin

Shakespeare in the Park is back. Lovely to enjoy this entertainment given this past year!

  • Katarina

Beautiful garden in Central Park. Wooden benches, fence. Save time and walk around here.

  • Heather Wegner

Beautiful and stunning views. Go up to the top of the castle! So many picture spots.

  • Saedy Manuel Puente

My favorite garden in New York city :) Really pretty to see gorgeous flowers.

  • Jeff Dyke

Lovely little garden at the bottom of the hill that Belvedere Castle is on.

  • Joseph Micallef

Best and only place to come in the park to think and relax in peace.

  • Anselmo López

Forget the stress, bring a good book and sit and read in this garden

  • Jihoon Park

So beautiful. It’s calm and peaceful. A good place to meditate.

  • Carlos Acuna

Simple espectacular!! An image will describe a thousand words!!

  • Josephine Medina

Small beautiful garden. Flowers are changed with the seasons

  • Tara (Tara)

Very pretty and peaceful, a beautiful part of Central Park?

  • Bella I

It's like a fairy garden from another realm

  • Jess Nardo

One of the best spots in Central Park

  • JOHN LIAO

You can find some cute chipmunk

  • Ross Bower

Beautiful wildflower garden

  • Shamkhal Imanov

Nice garden with flowers

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