NEW YORK (WABC) — After a rough winter, spring is around the corner and that means so is cherry blossom season.
The season varies each year, but typically runs from late March to mid-April in New York City.
Although a few weeks out, you can start planning a trip now. Here’s where to find the blooms in New York City:
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
The grove of Okame cherry trees, located near the Unisphere, is usually the first to blossom in the city, according to the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation.
Sakura Park, Manhattan
This park is named for its cherry blossom trees, as Sakura means cherry blossom in Japanese.
Beginning early April, their Yoshino cherry trees will begin to blossom.
Silver Lake Park, Staten Island
Silver Lake Park not only has Kwanzan cherry blossom trees to see this spring, but they also have crabapples and red maple trees.
The cherry blossoms are located near the lake, with its east promenade recently named after poet Audre Lorde who lived only blocks away.
Check out this list by NYC Parks to see the other best spots in the city to see the blooms.
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