Went during their tulip festival! There is a bit of a line to enter as they limit the number of visitors allowed inside the garden. I really appreciated that as it didn't become too crowded and you could fully take your time and look at every single flower. It was free which is rare in NYC. Their website says it is fully funded by grants and donations and operated by volunteers! They have other events and opportunities to volunteer in their website as well! It's a really beautiful garden and a nice break from the city. Snap a few pretty photos of the flowers and then put your phone away. Take the time to really be present and relax!!! read more

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It's a small garden on the Upper West Side with some the most beautiful flowers. Located on 89th between Amsterdam and Columbus and open daily from dawn to dusk. The West Side Community Garden is committed to providing a beautiful, peaceful, green space in which everybody can relax. It's funded by grants and run by volunteers. I was lucky enough to be up here for the Tulip Festival. The garden is lovely and so colorful. There were over 13000 tulips! It was absolutely gorgeous. Weekends are crowded but the festival is on until Mid-May. Check out their website for upcoming events. In the spring and summer they have concerts, opera, a Shakespeare festival, and other events. read more

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Definitely a five-star rating. It's a small, well-kept garden with the most beautiful flowers. I came here for the Tulip Festival, which has approximately 13,000 tulips! The garden is lovely and colorful. The best part is that it is free, but you can make a donation. On weekends, it can get crowded. Check out their website for upcoming events. They host Shakespeare festivals, concerts, picnics, and other events. read more

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A beautiful garden. This garden is a short walk from the 96th subway station on Broadway). I was excited and was waiting to go for the Tulip festival I heard so much about. The hype was real and worth it. it is a small garden, but there were so many tulips. So many varieties and colors. It was a wonderland. I wish I could have stayed longer yesterday but it was chilly. I enjoyed my time very much. read more

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The folks who seemingly positioned to 'be in charge " at th West Side Community Garden especially one Male in particular," Managing Event" inside \the garden itself on the surface seem nice enough however, as one looks deeper such organized flora " hierarchy" unfortunately reveals a less kind true welcoming neighborly like vibe the organization tries hard to project. Urbani Garens attract Urban Dwellers so far from Nature in its truest purest form..Very Apparent Here. read more

Revisited again in 2023 for the annual tulip festival & enjoyed it like its my first time. Saw Different kind of blooming tulips. This place is such a joy to visit for nature lovers who live in the city. read more

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Today, April 16, 2024, I left home with the intention of seeing the beautiful tulips festival at the community garden, that I saw posted online. I was so excited because I love flowers. I wore my jacket, but kept on taking it off. It was hot in the afternoon. But overall, it was a gorgeous day, and from what I'd seen, everyone was enjoying it. I'd reached the garden after a short walk, of 3 blocks, from 86 street station to 89 street. Thank God I did not get lost. Omg!!! Bright colorful tulips everywhere. I got so excited and started taking pictures on my phone like crazy. The garden was fill with visitors, taking pictures, viewing the flowers, consorting with one another, and relaxing on the benches among the flowers. It was an escaped to paradise for everyone. The garden was not that big, but whoever planned the planting of all the flowers was a genius. I've never seen so many flowers, in the hundreds, so organized. Every space was taken. The flowers were grouped so perfectly. Congrats!! I took all the pictures I wanted and was happy that all the pictures of the flowers are on my phone. It was still crowded so I headed home. Just something to ponder about. Emotions are the variously colored lenses that we perceive thoughts and reality. If you look at a rose, while ANGRY, you would think.. damn roses! It's the red color of blood, the thorns are dangerous and threatening and it is hatred. But if you look at a rose, while HAPPY, you would think...Oh how beautiful the rose is and the petals flutter softly in the wind. The fragrance smells wonderful. I love roses and I feel loved. Thanks for reading. Be well. read more

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An Instagram post about this place caught my attention... when visiting NYC we have several restaurants we like to visit and this garden was near one of them. We had breakfast and then walked up there - what a beautiful sight!! So many varieties of tulips! Such a nice spot with only the sound of birds chirping and kids playing in a nearby playground ... highly recommend taking a stroll through this garden! read more

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Such a cute community garden open to the public ! I went on a Saturday and there was a line. However I didn't wait long and got inside very quickly. There is a variety of tulip colors and also dogs are welcomed! read more

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My favorite UWS event each year is the Tulip Festival. Missed it so much last year - and this year didn't disappoint! So much love for this sweet spot. read more

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A quiet, serene, oasis in the middle of the block on the UWS. Best time of year is during the tulip season or when they are performing a scene from Shakespeare. read more

West Side Community Garden - Community Gardens Near Me - New York, New York

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Super nice little garden with free entry! Tulips were great

Still delightful: a quiet haven in the city that is green and peaceful, run by wonderful volunteers. (Cheers to vols from Hunter College High School, my alma mater.) Includes drama and music performances, all free, though you may want to make a contribution. read more

This is a beautiful place, the garden is well taking care by volunteers, if you want a peaceful and quiet place to relax or read this is an amazing place, even the seniors and whoever is in a wheelchair can enjoyed it. Take a pick, when you're around. read more

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