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Famous public garden in the northwest Bronx along the Hudson River, with flower gardens, alpine house, greenhouses, and cultural center.
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- Wave Hill | 4900 Independence Avenue, The Bronx, NY
The Palisades formed as bedrock over a billion years ago and were covered with glacial ice for most of history. The Hudson Riverwore down the marble deposited here, creating the valley we know today. Because of the hard rock and erosion, this land was not used for agriculture by Paleo-Americans. Instead, it was a hunting ground for the hunter-gathe...
Riverdale, as this property was then called, was bought by William Lewis Morris in 1836 for his wife. William was a well-known New Yorklawyer and the grandnephew of Lewis Morris, who signed the Declaration of Independence. His brother was the mayor of New York three times. The family built Wave Hill in 1843 and resided on the property for a few yea...
The Wave Hill that is known today was thanks to the Perkins family, who acquired the property in 1893. They were a prosperous and civic-minded New York family who believed in private industry and public service. George Perkins Senior was an avid gardener. He worked with Alber Millard, a Europeanlandscaper who helped design the property with rare tr...
Today, Wave Hill is a glorious public garden. North of The Met’s Cloisters and not far from the New York Botanical Gardens, it is a lesser-frequented city park in the Bronx. This peaceful refuge has extensive lawns and seating to enjoy all summer. Visitors can enjoy the unobstructed views of New Jersey’s Palisades across the Hudson River. There are...
The gardens are open to the public all year round, from Tuesday to Sunday; however, hours change seasonally. Admission is $10 for adults, and there are discounts for seniors and children. Parking on-site is $13, but street parking is available for free. Visitors are advised to please follow garden etiquette when visiting and to refrain from playing...
30 reviews and 371 photos of WAVE HILL PUBLIC GARDEN "One of the best public garden that I have visited. The Hudson River view is amazing from the top. The flowers and plants are well arranged and maintained. It has manicured lawns that everyone feels like hanging out on the grass the whole day.
- 675 W 252nd St Bronx, NY 10471
- 40.898612
- (718) 549-3200
- 73.912216
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Apr 30, 2019 · Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center. Address. 4900 Independence Ave, Bronx, NY 10471, USA. Phone +1 718-549-3200. Web Visit website.
Sep 8, 2015 · Wave Hill is located in the upper-middle class neighborhood of Riverdale, which many Bronxites don’t consider actually part of the borough. Surrounding the fenced in garden are breathtaking, multi-million dollar homes housing some of the City's wealthiest residents.
