Get Ready for Cherry Blossoms This Spring Around Long Island

Delicate pink and white cherry blossoms are one of spring's most show-stopping sights. Only around for as little as two weeks in some cases, the fleeting nature of these dainty flowers only makes them all the more beautiful.  

There are many places you can go to enjoy cherry blossom season on Long Island. Check out this list of our real estate agents' favorite local cherry blossom hotpots to make sure you see these exquisite spring flowers before they leave us for another year.  

Planting Fields Arboretum 

Address: 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 

Planting Fields Arboretum was established in 1952 after the Coe family donated the property for use as a state park. It remains one of the most popular parks near our Oyster Bay homes for sale to this day, attracting nearly 200,000 visitors each year.  

The park has more than a dozen species of cherry trees growing on its grounds, including early-blooming varieties like the vivid-pink Okame cherry.

These trees inspired the Planting Fields Foundation to launch the Branches in Bloom Arbor Day festival, a new special event debuting this season. Visit the park on April 25th and 26th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to enjoy: 

• Live music 
• Educational displays and demonstrations 
• Activities for kids 
• Guided tours of the grounds and gardens  

Festival admission is $30 per car. If you're not interested in the full festival experience, you can visit the estate grounds and cherry trees every day between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Admission is $8 per car every day during peak season (May 3rd to Labor Day) and on weekends and holidays during the rest of the year. Outside of those times, you can visit and park for free. 

Mill Neck Manor 

Address: 40 Frost Mill Road, Mill Neck, NY 11765 

Mill Neck Manor (also called Sefton Manor or Mill Neck Manor Lutheran School for the Deaf) is a grand manor estate that once belonged to cosmetics executive Lillian Sefton Dodge. It now operates as an event venue, filming location, and school for deaf children living near our Mill Neck homes for sale.  

There are lots of cherry trees on the manor's secluded grounds, offering a stunning mix of pink and white blooms around mid- to late April. Many folks enjoy the quieter atmosphere here and bring food for picnics or books to read while the petals fall around them.

Stony Brook University 

Address: 100 Circle Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794 

Stony Brook University has several flowering cherry trees on campus, especially around the Charles B. Wang Center. This building near our Stony Brook homes for sale hosts the annual Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival, a celebration of both the beautiful spring blooms and Japanese culture.

Guests can stroll through the cherry blossoms and enjoy fun activities like:  

• Traditional dances, plays, and martial arts demonstrations 
• Workshops on skills like calligraphy, ikebana flower arranging, ceremonial tea service, and origami paper folding 
• Manga drawing stations and cosplay contests 

2026's festival is scheduled for April 26th from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets cost $30 for adults, $20 for seniors and students, and $10 for kids aged 6 to 13. If you only want to see the cherry blossoms, you can visit the university campus for free anytime during daylight hours.  

Argyle Park 

Address: NY-27A, Babylon, NY 11702 

Argyle Park is a serene green space within walking distance of many of our Babylon homes for sale. In addition to the many cherry trees growing around the park, this public space also boasts: 

• A lake filled with perch and herring 
• A tree-lined walkway extending across the lake, where you can enjoy a stroll surrounded by peaceful water 
• Many ducks and swans you can watch from a distance (please don't feed them!) 
• A grand entrance with stone steps, striking white railings, and a cascading waterfall that separates the lake from Carlls River 

It's an incredible spot for pictures and very convenient to visit if you live or work near Babylon Village. The cherry trees usually reach peak bloom around mid- to late April and keep their flowers until early May.  

Old Westbury Gardens 

Address: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY, 11568 

The grounds at the Old Westbury Gardens estate are nothing short of spectacular. Spanning over 200 acres near our Old Westbury homes for sale, this historic location's sprawling grounds are home to dozens of mature cherry trees that begin blooming in mid-April, just after the gardens' spring reopening.

You'll also find many other beautiful spring flowers blooming here around this time, including:  

• Daffodils 
• Delphiniums 
• Tulips 
• Hyacinth 
• Foxgloves 
• Peonies 

Tickets to the gardens cost $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, or $8 for kids aged 7 to 17. Long Island residents can borrow a free pass for up to two adults and two children from the local library system.  

Spring into New Beginnings on Long Island 

Long Island's spring sights never fail to take our breath away. This spring, why not embrace the season with a fresh start in a new Long Island home? Contact us today to team up with our real estate experts and find a local home you'll love.