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Wave Hill

Gardens ·The Bronx ·Open now
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#2Things to do in Bronx New York
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Wave Hill is a 28-acre public botanical garden and cultural center in Hudson Hill, Riverdale, Bronx, above the Hudson River.

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Wave Hill — Open lawn bordered by layered gardens and a distant pergola

Wave Hill — Open lawn bordered by layered gardens and a distant pergolaWave Hill — Perkins Visitor Center set beside the garden lawnWave Hill — Stone path beneath a plant-covered pergolaWave Hill — Winding garden path curving beneath mature treesWave Hill — Stone steps along a shaded garden laneWave Hill — Gravel garden path rising over timber-edged stepsWave Hill — Curving path beneath a large tree and dense plantingWave Hill — Garden path beside Glyndor amid trees and open lawnWave Hill — Red flowering plants growing beside a garden pathWave Hill — Visitor center and gift shop interior with plants and shelves

What's on here

Fall Birding Fall Birding Sunday, 10:0020 USD Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea Thursday · All day12 USD Family Art Project: Tiny Terrariums Family Art Project: Tiny Terrariums Saturday, 10:00

Why go

  • A New York City birding spot, with 127 species recorded.
  • A mature American elm recognized as a Great Tree of New York City in 1985.
  • Art exhibitions in Glyndor House’s multi-room gallery.

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 17:30Show all
MondayClosed
Tuesday09:00 – 17:30
Wednesday09:00 – 17:30
Thursday09:00 – 17:30
Friday09:00 – 17:30
Saturday09:00 – 17:30
Sunday09:00 – 17:30

Don't miss

  • Herbert & Hyonja Abrons WoodlandWalk the perimeter path through 10 acres of native second-growth forest.Along the woodland perimeter path
  • Marco Polo Stufano ConservatorySee the Palm, Tropical, and Cactus and Succulent houses.Inside the Marco Polo Stufano Conservatory
  • New Jersey Palisades viewLook across the Hudson River toward the Palisades.From the grounds above the Hudson River

Shorts

History

Bashford Dean created Armor Hall as a private museum in a stone addition to Wave Hill House.

  1. 1843Lawyer William Lewis Morris built the original gray fieldstone mansion.
  2. 1866–1903Publisher William Henry Appleton expanded the house and added gardens and greenhouses. Thomas Henry Huxley visited during this period.
  3. 1870–1871Theodore Roosevelt’s family rented the estate for the summers.
  4. 1888The Harriman family built Glyndor House.
  5. 1901–1903Mark Twain leased the estate.
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  1. 1903George W. Perkins bought the estate, planted rare trees, and added gardens designed by Austrian landscape architect Albert Millard. He also added greenhouses, a pool, terraces, and the future Ecology Building.
  2. 1910Perkins added an underground recreation building with a bowling alley.
  3. 1927Glyndor House was rebuilt after a fire.
  4. 1942–1945Arturo Toscanini lived on the estate.
  5. 1960The Perkins-Freeman family deeded the estate to New York City.
  6. 1965A nonprofit organization formed to manage the grounds.
  7. 1983The estate was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
  8. Before 1987The estate was known as Perkins Garden.

How to get there

  • ParkingAn onsite parking lot is available; visitors can also use the Riverdale Park lot.
  • BikeBicycles can be locked at the front entrance.
  • On footCheck in for admission at the front entrance gatehouse. The address is 4900 Independence Avenue, Bronx.

Accessibility

  • Mobility assistance vehicles They help visitors travel between locations, but terrain limits where they can go.
  • Manual wheelchairs Available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sources: Wave Hill - Wikipedia · Home - Wave Hill · Visit - Wave Hill · Know Before You Go - Wave Hill · Wave Hill - Wikipedia · checked 3 Oct 2026

Where
West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, NY, Bronx New York

Plan from here: Evening walk →

Questions and answers

Can I bring food to Wave Hill?

Yes. Bring food to the Glyndor Picnic Area beside Glyndor Gallery or the Lower Picnic Area by the Lower Lawn.

Can I reserve a picnic area at Wave Hill?

No. The picnic areas are public and cannot be reserved or rented.

Are there photography restrictions at Wave Hill?

Staged photography with props or equipment larger than a smartphone requires advance registration. Wedding, engagement, and family portraits require a permit and site fee.

Is smoking or vaping allowed at Wave Hill?

No. Smoking and vaping are prohibited on the grounds.

Are there nature programs for children at Wave Hill?

Wave Hill hosts nature education programs for people of all ages.

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