Bona Ventura

Morningside Heights · New York City

Sakura Park

ParkLocal favourite

A quiet lawn between Riverside Church and Grant's Tomb named for cherry trees sent from Japan in 1912, with a stone lantern given by Tokyo in 1960. The Manhattan School of Music uses its pavilion as a performance space; neighbours use the lawn as a quiet backyard.

Address
Riverside Dr & Claremont Ave at W 122nd St, New York, NY 10027
Hours
Mon-Sun 06:00-01:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Afternoon · About 30 min
Price
Free
Price level
$

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Good to know

  • Come in April for the cherry blossoms.
  • Look for Gutzon Borglum's statue of General Butterfield, who wrote 'Taps'.

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