"They have a parking lot, restrooms, picnic area, and best of all, it's free!"
"Restrooms are right before the garden entrance."
"Yes there are restrooms by the volunteers tent at the entrance and they're well maintained - 3 stalls I think and 2 sinks with soap and air dryer."
"The walled garden is children and elderly friendly. I was able to bring a stroller for an infant and a walker for my grandmother."
"This is a quick trip from Manhattan to the Greystone station on the Metro North."
"They have public restrooms, free on-site parking, a few picnic tables and a section for walking trails."
Cons:
"Limited parking and I REALLY wish they had a cafe or at least a little coffee cart."
"Bathrooms were pretty smelly and could use a refresh."
"Wish I knew the fountains were under construction tho."
"Parking is small."
"The only issue is the stairs. It can be a pain for elders to walk up those long stairs."
"Parking in the lot is very difficult on weekends so grab the first street spot you find nearby."
"Unfortunately a woman who called herself a “garden greeter” prohibited any eating or even putting down of a blanket in the most beautiful areas of the park."
Photography and Events
Pros:
"Great choice for prom, quinceañera, sweet 16 and wedding photos."
"Professional photography needs extra permit."
"Beautiful garden, very well suited for wedding photography."
"Our favorite spot for photography is the door heading to the Vista and the stairs."
"It’s a beautiful place especially for maternity photo shoots, pre wedding shoots."
"This is a GREAT place to take pictures."
"Very pretty place for picture taking, especially for brides, couples. You in and out in an hour."
Cons:
"The place is beautiful. However too expensive to permit for 1 hour $500 for a wedding. REALLY? Who is greedy here?"
"They don't allow professional photography without a permit, you can still use a DSLR, just can't use any large lenses."
"Plants were mostly dead but came in start of aug when it was hot af for a few weeks now."
"There was a wedding going on and had to close early."
"The garden itself needs a lot of restoration, which seems to be in progress in one of the rotundas."
"It's a pity the path to the gazebo right on the cliff was locked."
"I came at a bad time, so it looked rather desolate."
Atmosphere and Experience
Pros:
"The statues are grand!!!"
"Very nice job by UGC to dress up the gardens for the holidays!"
"This was a well thought out and put together garden. Beautifully done."
"Absolutely stunning, quiet, not so crowded place."
"The entire experience was wonderful, and I found myself completely immersed in the beauty of my surroundings."
"A wonderful place to be with family, your partner, and even just alone to enjoy the peacefulness of the garden."
"The meticulously maintained gardens, adorned with vibrant flowers and lush greenery, create a captivating atmosphere."
Cons:
"Some parts are still debilitated but park personnel said all is being rebuilt and repaired as money becomes available."
"Some parts of the garden are renovated, but some parts need some serious help."
"Public garden worth a stop, currently ongoing some renovations (2023)."
"The walled gardens that houses the Christmas lights are a short walk from the parking lot. It’s nice inside but kind of small and not necessarily entertaining for young children."
"The rest of the property is beautiful but not as accessible with walker."
"It is a pleasant enough park, but if you plan to do anything besides take selfies in the garden, it probably isn’t the best place to explore or even to sit down and read."
"FYI, while it does have some paths throughout the park for those thinking about pushing a stroller, it also really limits where the stroller can access because some of the views you have to go through steps to get to."