Sasaki Garden — Attraction in New York

Among the few private gardens in New York City that graciously open their gates to the public, Sasaki Garden stands as a rare gem, offering a unique experience to those who wander through its paths.

Situated in the middle of Washington Square Village, the project was constructed in 1958. Hideo Sasaki, a professor and the chairman of the Department of Landscape Architecture of the Harvard Graduate School of Design, designed the gardens over the parking garage.

The building was originally designed for middle-income residents, but there was not enough interest at the time, and the property was sold to NYU for $25M (which seems like a steal in today's money). The gardens had fallen into disrepair, but the central fountain was rebuilt in 2013, according to Wikipedia.

There are dog parks and playgrounds, as well as beautiful flower gardens. Many of the trees are flowering, so come in the early spring, and I suspect you will find cherry blossoms and other spring flowers.

If you happen to be in the area and have lunch with you, it would be a great place to find shade and enjoy the quiet. Just be sure to take your trash...

Sasaki Garden at Washington Square Village is a tranquil urban oasis, blending modern and traditional Japanese gardening beautifully. Designed by renowned landscape architect Hideo Sasaki, it spans 1.5 acres atop a parking garage. The garden features diverse trees, charming seating, and a serene atmosphere perfect for study breaks, relaxation, and birdwatching. A hidden gem in NYC’s vibrant...

As a gardener, this is the saddest garden I’ve seen in a long time. There’s hardly any plants, and most of the them are not Asian… needs a lot of love. Sorry to whoever keeps the grounds here, but calling it a garden is...