NEW YORK (WABC) — After a rough winter, spring is around the corner and that means so is cherry blossom season.<\/p>\n
The season varies each year, but typically runs from late March to mid-April in New York City.<\/p>\n
Although a few weeks out, you can start planning a trip now. Here’s where to find the blooms in New York City:<\/p>\n
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens<\/p>\n
The grove of Okame cherry trees, located near the Unisphere, is usually the first to blossom<\/a> in the city, according to the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation.<\/p>\n Sakura Park, Manhattan<\/p>\n This park is named<\/a> for its cherry blossom trees, as Sakura means cherry blossom in Japanese.<\/p>\n Beginning early April, their Yoshino cherry trees will begin to blossom.<\/p>\n Silver Lake Park, Staten Island<\/p>\n Silver Lake Park not only has Kwanzan cherry blossom trees to see this spring, but they also have <\/a>crabapples and red maple trees.<\/p>\n The cherry blossoms are located near the lake, with its east promenade recently named<\/a> after poet Audre Lorde who lived only blocks away.<\/p>\n Check out this list by NYC Parks<\/a> to see the other best spots in the city to see the blooms.<\/p>\n ———-<\/p>\n * Get Eyewitness News Delivered<\/a> <\/p>\n * More New York City news<\/a><\/p>\n * Send us a news tip<\/a><\/p>\n * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts<\/a> <\/p>\n * Follow us on YouTube<\/a> <\/p>\n
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