Deep Cut Gardens is located adjacent to Tatum Park. Sprawling over 54 acres (21 hectares), the verdant landscape is a haven for botanists and horticulturists. This property was originally purchased by Vito Genovese in 1935 and left to the creative efforts of Theodore Stout. Blending English and Italian styles, the design boasts a manicured parterre of over 50 varieties of roses that are represented by 180 bushes. The symmetric beds of native as well as cultivated plants, flowers and herbs encourages gardening enthusiasts. The rockery is a replication of Mount Vesuvius, which towers over Genovese's birthplace, Naples. Also on site are several greenhouses and a horticultural center.
Located at 55 Water Street, the Elevated Acre is one of Lower Manhattan's best kept secrets. A little further uptown, most visitors known about the popular High Line, however here you'll find mostly locals in the know. It provides amazing views of the city and the place is quiet a favorite for quick getaways from the hustle and bustle. You can sit on a bench and enjoy a beautiful Manhattan sunset or have a fun picnic in the Brazilian hardwood boardwalk. There is even an amphitheater which hosts concerts and shows. Additionally, the craft beers on tap in the beer garden are a nice touch to this tranquil oasis.
Offering a much-needed green respite to the urban humdrum before you reach Midtown, Madison Square Park is a verdant patch at the beginning of the Flatiron District. All through the year, the park plays host to various cultural events, exhibitions and concerts, all of which are attended in large numbers. Throughout the park, visitors will find a burst of color within its well-manicured flower gardens. Tiny tots and four-legged friends will also have lots to do at Jemmy's Dog Run and the playground. Another perfect addition to the park is the original Shake Shack, the beloved burger place, which can't be missed.