Chinese Scholar's Garden
Ongoing
October 4–December 6, 2026, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM–4:00 PM, last entry 3:30 PM. It may close for bad weather, private events, or holidays.
1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY
An outdoor Ming-style Chinese garden. You can walk the pavilions and bamboo paths and see the waterfall, fish pond, and scholar's rocks.
This is one of only two authentic classical outdoor Chinese gardens in the United States. The pieces were made in Suzhou, and it opened in 1999. The entrance is Cottage E, at the southwest corner of the grounds. From November 6 to 18, the winter lantern installation limits how you come and go. From November 19, the New York Winter Lantern Festival is in the same grounds.
Price details: Age 65+ and students $4. Free for age 5 and under, active-duty military (Blue Star), and Snug Harbor members. Staten Island residents are free on the first Friday of the month with proof of address.
Phone: (929) 529-5761
Price: Adults $5
Ages: Age not listed
Reservation: See the official page for how to reserve.
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