Conservatory Garden

The Conservatory Garden is a formal garden spanning six acres in three sections, each featuring French, Italian, and English landscaping styles with seasonal flowers and plants. The space contains carefully arranged beds, pathways, and fountains that bloom differently throughout the year, offering changing views as seasons shift.

The garden was established in 1937 on the site of a glass conservatory from 1899 that once supplied plants for Central Park's landscaping throughout the grounds. This transformation shifted the location from a working production facility into a public gathering space.

The northern section features the Untermyer Fountain with its dancing maidens sculpture, while the southern area holds a memorial fountain honoring author Frances Hodgson Burnett. These two artworks shape how visitors move through the space and connect them to the stories of people remembered here.

The garden opens daily at 8:00 AM and closes at dusk with adjusted times depending on the season. Located between 104th and 106th Streets on Fifth Avenue, it is easy to reach on foot while exploring the park.

The entrance features the Vanderbilt Gate, moved from a Vanderbilt mansion on Fifth Avenue, which serves as an impressive decorative element marking the way in. This ornate gate carries the story of the area's wealthy residents and gives visitors a sense of arriving at something special.