New York Botanical Garden Description:

Parking:

Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. The Garden is easy to reach by Metro-North or subway.
On-site self parking (Tuesdays-Sundays): $10 per vehicle
On-site valet parking (Saturdays & Sundays): $15 per vehicle

Public Transportation:

BY METRO-NORTH: Metro-North Harlem local line to Botanical Garden station. Walk across Kazimiroff Boulevard to Mosholu Gate entrance. For train schedule, visit WWW.MTA.INFO or call 800-METRO-INFO in NYC or 212-532-4900.

BY SUBWAY: B, D, or 4 train to Bedford Park Blvd station. Take Bx 26 Bus east to Mosholu Gate entrance, or walk eight blocks down the hill on Bedford Park Blvd to the end (approximately 20 minutes). Turn left onto Kazimiroff Blvd. and walk one block to Mosholu Gate entrance.

General Rules:

GARDEN ETIQUETTE
Please remember the following Garden guidelines:
- Stay on paths.
- Deposit trash in designated receptacles.
- Do not pick flowers or climb trees.
- Pets are not allowed, except sight-enabling guide dogs/animals.
- Picnic only in the designated picnic area.
- No strollers, tripods, or easels in the Conservatory.
- Shirts and shoes are required at all times.
- No fires, alcohol, or portable radios.
- Recreational sports, including skating, ball playing, cycling, etc., are no permitted.

*Smoking is prohibited in: all buildings; the Forest; Children's Adventure Garden and Family Garden; Rock and Native Plant Gardens; Conservatory courtyards; and public Tram Tour and all other Garden tour vehicles. We ask that visitors do not smoke in the outdoor portions of the cafes or when participating in a public walking tour.
*Smoking is permitted in all other outdoor areas.


Driving direction to New York Botanical Garden:
TO THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN

From Manhattan (West Side): West Side Hwy North to Henry Hudson Pkwy North to Mosholu Pkwy (Exit 24). Continue to the end. Turn right onto Kazimiroff Blvd. At the third traffic light, turn left into the Botanical Garden.

From Manhattan (East Side): FDR Drive North to Triborough Bridge to Bruckner Expwy East (I-278) to Bronx River Pkwy North to Fordham Rd (Exit 7W). Merge onto Fordham Rd and stay in right lane. Turn right onto Kazimiroff Blvd, and continue to the Botanical Garden entrance on the right.

From Westchester County: Saw Mill River Pkwy South to Cross County Pkwy East (OR Hutchinson River Pkwy South to Cross County Pkwy West) to Bronx River Pkwy South to Fordham Rd (Exit 7W). Merge onto Fordham Rd and stay in right lane. Turn right onto Kazimiroff Blvd, and continue to the Botanical Garden entrance on the right.

From Connecticut: New England Thruway South (I-95) to Pelham Parkway West (Exit 8C). Pelham Pkwy turns into Fordham Rd after 2 miles. Turn right onto Kazimiroff Blvd, and continue to the Botanical Garden entrance on the right.

OR Merritt Pkwy South to Hutchinson River Pkwy South to Cross County Pkwy West to Bronx River Pkwy South to Fordham Road (Exit 7W) Merge onto Fordham Rd and stay in right lane. Turn right onto Kazimiroff Blvd, and continue to the Botanical Garden entrance on the right.

From Long Island: Throgs Neck Bridge to New England Thruway (I-95) North to Pelham Pkwy West (Exit 8C). Pelham Pkwy turns into Fordham Rd after 2 miles. Turn right onto Kazimiroff Blvd, and continue to the Botanical Garden entrance on the right.

From Upstate NY: NYS Thruway South (I-87) to Saw Mill River Pkwy South (Exit 7A, just south of I-287) to Mosholu Pkwy (Exit 24). Continue to the end. Turn right onto Kazimiroff Blvd. At the third traffic light, turn left into the Botanical Garden.

From New Jersey: George Washington Bridge to Henry Hudson Pkwy North to Mosholu Pkwy (Exit 24). Continue to the end. Turn right onto Kazimiroff Blvd. At the third traffic light, turn left into the Botanical Garden.

From Brooklyn and Queens: Bronx-Whitestone Bridge to Hutchinson River Pkwy North to Bruckner Expwy West (I-278) to Bronx River Pkwy North to Fordham Rd (Exit 7W). Merge onto Fordham Rd and stay in right lane. Turn right onto Kazimiroff Blvd, and continue to the Botanical Garden entrance on the right. (Directions from Manhattan or Long Island may be preferable, depending on your starting point.)


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