Winter’s relentless grip will give way, we promise. Come summer, even those of us deeply ensconced within a concrete jungle will kick it in under the shade of glorious greenery. You need a little of that right now, don’t you? Step in, sit down, and take in the warm air of these rooftop oases.  

Green roofPhoto: jwilly

Air drop us in. Never make us leave.

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Green roofPhoto: jwilly

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We’d like some home grown tomatoes and a cabana boy, please.

Rooftop gardenPhoto from the 620 Loft and Garden in the Rockefeller Center. Photo: Tishman Speyer/Photographer Roey Yohai

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Holy swim party, Batman. Don’t mind if we do. 

Green roofPhoto: Goode Green, a New York City-based green roof design/build firm

This tar roof got a succulent and sedum makeover. We offer to do the weeding.

Green roofPhoto: jwilly

Meet us by the locust tree. We’ll be wearing the red carnation and a big goofy smile.

Green roofPhoto: Gregory Goode

This Little Italy rooftop in New York is a little bit of heaven. Honestly, this is ridiculous. And fragrant.

Green roofPhoto: Alyson Hurt

Nature takes it back in Manhattan. It’s like Jumangi meets Ghost Busters. We want in.

Green roofPhoto: Lanterna

And we’re done. Do not disturb us, we’re staying here until the warm weather returns for real.