Cherry Blossoms in NYC

Manhattan:

• Central Park - Cherry Hill (Near Bethesda Terrace): Enjoy views of the Lake surrounded by white Yoshino cherry blossoms.

• Central Park - West Side (100th - 105th): Okame cherries are scattered between the Reservoir running track and the bridle path and often bloom first.

• Central Park - Reservoir: The east side of the Reservoir has a canopy of whitish-pink Yoshino cherries.

• Sakura Park: Sakura Park owes its name to the more than 2000 cherry trees delivered to parks in New York City from Japan in 1912.

• Riverside Park: Cherry Walk is part of Riverside Walk a four-mile-long path along the Hudson River from 72nd to 158th Street.

• Madison Square Park: Head to Madison Square Park for Kwanzan cherry trees that typically bloom in April

• Little Island: NYC's floating park features Akebono Yoshino Cherry Trees plus a ton of other flowers and plants

• Roosevelt Island: Collection of cherry blossom trees along the waterfront with amazing skyline views of Manhattan

• Randall's Island Park: Several cherry trees scattered throughout the park and is a great spot for picnics and outdoor activities

Brooklyn:

• Prospect Park: You can find cherry blossoms near the park entrance at Grand Army Plaza (+ the famous canopies at Brooklyn Botanic Garden)

• Brooklyn Botanic Garden: The Cherry Esplanade features a stunning canopy of Japanese cherry trees - a must see! Can visit free through Culture Pass

• Sunset Park: A number of cherry blossom trees along the park's path

• Green-Wood Cemetery: A collection of cherry blossom trees that bloom in early spring across the paths and along the pond.

Queens

• Flushing Meadows Corona Park: Several cherry blossom trees near the Unisphere

• Queens Botanical Garden: Head to the Japanese Garden where you will enjoy various species of cherry trees

• Hunter's Point South Park: Cherry blossoms near the waterfront with amazing Manhattan skyline views

The Bronx

• New York Botanical Garden: More than 200 flowering cherry trees are planted across the Garden’s historic landscape. Free to visit for NYers all day Wednesdays (or for anyone on Wednesdays between 10-11am)

• Pelham Bay Park: Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx is home to several cherry trees that bloom in spring, especially near the park's nature trails and open spaces

Staten Island

• Snug Harbor Cultural Center: The park features a few cherry trees scattered throughout, particularly near the historic buildings and gardens

• Silver Lake Park: Silver Lake Park has cherry blossom trees that bloom around the lake