Wave Hill Riverdale

Attractions parks and gardens the bronx.
Wave hill riverdale. With spectacular vistas of the hudson river and palisades wave hill s buildings are listed on the national register of historic places and is one of the most unique venues in all of the five boroughs. Engage with wave hill staff and visiting experts in a wide variety of programs throughout the year from talks and walks to lectures and workshops. This city owned garden in the riverdale section of the bronx retains the same horticultural traditions as when it was a private estate. Welcome to wave hill.
The number of visitors will be limited each day and we are requiring everyone to reserve an admission ticket in advance. We have new procedures in place to ensure your visit is safe. There are woodland trails gardens and beautiful waver views. Their plans became public in november just weeks before the world was rocked by the assassination of president john f.
All buildings are closed but it s a lovely spot to walk around. Wave hill is a 28 acre 11 ha estate in the hudson hill section of riverdale in the bronx new york city. Adult learners of all levels can explore programs inspired by the gardens exhibitions and our magnificent location on the hudson river. Freda jackman october 24 2010 gallery tour at wave hill.
He was the president of the riverdale community planning association at the time and in late 1963 formed a group of local leaders and city officials known as wave hill inc. Over a century old the wave hill estate of riverdale is one of new york city s most beautiful parks. The morris family resided at wave hill from 1843 to 1852. In 26 reviews inside there s an aquatic garden herb garden the wild garden the flower garden walking trail gallery more.
Wave hill is an estate and cultural center overlooking the hudson river in the riverdale section of the bronx. Wave hill currently consists of public horticultural gardens and a cultural center all situated on the slopes overlooking the hudson river with expansive views across the river to the new jersey palisades. Wave hill is a public garden and cultural center located in the riverdale section of the bronx. Join an exhibition interpreter for one of our regularly scheduled tours of remediate re vision.
Take a break from the holiday bustle relax and reconnect with your inner self with meditation at wave hill tomorrow and saturday 10 11 15am. Public artists engaging the environment which aims to raise awareness about. Looking forward to returning when everything is open.