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Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Botanical Garden
Prospect Park, Brooklyn
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    The experts at Time Out New York and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
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    Carmen N.
    "Possibly best when the tulips & cherry blossoms are in bloom."(25 Tips)
    Fodor's Travel
    "Sakura Matsuri two-day cherry blossom festival"(13 Tips)
    The Ritz-Carlton
    "Sakura Matsuri Cherry blossom festival"(7 Tips)
    Gabriel H.
    "free admission and guest passes"(13 Tips)
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  • Victoria O.heart icon on user image
    Victoria O'DonnellSeptember 12, 2016
    One of the most beautiful places in NY
  • Time Out New York
    Time Out New YorkMarch 10, 2016
    Spring is here early, so head over to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for the Make Brooklyn Bloom Festival where you can celebrate nature through workshops and classes on how to preserve it. Sat, 3/12. Read more
  • Daniela R.heart icon on user image
    Beautiful and romantic experience.
  • Suzana U.heart icon on user image
    Suzana UenoApril 30, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    If you are going to the Sakura festival buy tickets online that way you won't have to stay on line . If you find a sony tx5 silver it's mine I lost today
  • Bay B.heart icon on user image
    Bay BrownApril 5, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Go early and often--cafe has great food
  • Arjee
    ArjeeApril 26, 2011
    The security guards are assholes well the younger ones, the older ones are pretty cool. But yeah don't sit on the grassland by the eastern pkwy entrance, big no no. Cherry blossoms are where it's at!
  • Nicholas D.heart icon on user image
    Nicholas DoyleSeptember 11, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    You're never too old to play. Go to the Discovery garden and learn something new you never knew about plants..
  • Tiffany A.heart icon on user image
    Tiffany AndersonMay 28, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Go in May to see the sublime Blue Bell Woods.
  • Michael D.heart icon on user image
    Michael DAugust 27, 2013
    Grew up in Prospect Heights......love going here for a relaxing day of peace and quiet.
  • Penn M.heart icon on user image
    Penn MarchaelFebruary 16, 2016
    Gardens and grounds even in the winter!
  • ceph c.heart icon on user image
    ceph calamariMay 1, 2017
    The bonsai and cosplay were stellar.
  • Simon V.heart icon on user image
    Simon VreemanMay 4, 2019
    Really nice garden. Worth the trip!
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesApril 18, 2015
    Lovely place to spend a spring day
  • Yera H.heart icon on user image
    Yera HaApril 28, 2015
    Going for the cherry blossom festival? Pay in cash and cut the line.
  • MJ S.heart icon on user image
    MJ San PabloDecember 29, 2016
    Perfect place for a cute date in the spring/summer
  • Dora
    DoraJuly 21, 2010
    Did you know kids (ages 2 to 17) can plant and harvest their own crops in the Children's Garden? Powered by ParentsConnect.com
  • nikkiheart icon on user image
    nikkiNovember 24, 2016
    japanese hill and pond is gorgeous all year round!
  • John S.
    John ScottNovember 11, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The outdoor cafe has surprisingly great food.
  • Dasha I.heart icon on user image
    Dasha IvashchyshynaApril 2, 2017
    Perfect for a relaxed weekend hike
  • Simon G.heart icon on user image
    Simon GreenOctober 6, 2015
    Love the bonsai room.
  • bruzedheart icon on user image
    bruzedNovember 3, 2015
    Spend the entire day here, it's beautiful
  • Matt H.heart icon on user image
    Matt HealyMay 7, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Overheard, from a father to his son who was leaning over the edge of one of the lilypad pools: "Remember what happened last time."
  • Sarah D.
    Sarah DurhamApril 21, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Sakura matsuri- the annual cherry blossom festival- is not to be missed.
  • Charles P.
    Charles PetkanasOctober 5, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    The Chile Pepper Fest was awesome!
  • Luned P.heart icon on user image
    Luned PalmerDecember 22, 2014
    Water lilies, fragrance garden, nature in ny
  • Brooklyn Botanic Gardenheart icon on user image
    Free admission on Saturday, June 2 to celebrate the Garden's new Visitor Center! Music, special workshops, tours, and more. http://bbg.org/amble
  • EchoDA
    EchoDAFebruary 7, 2012
    A relaxing and rewarding experience in the heart of Brooklyn
  • Christen D.
    Christen DuongOctober 1, 2011
    Check out the gorgeous Japanese garden. The rest is extra credit!
  • Kaushal A.
    Kaushal AgrawalSeptember 24, 2012
    The garden is closed on Mondays! Free entry from 10 AM - Noon. Look up the timings and save some disappointment.
  • Michael B.
    Michael BuonoApril 15, 2012
    Cherry Blossoms are in bloom. Go soon! We took an hour nap on the grasses beneath them, and we weren't alone. Also.. there are turtles.
  • Em
    EmJuly 14, 2012
    A sanctuary... one fav to sit on is the Japanese hills and ponds...very serene.
  • Marisaheart icon on user image
    MarisaAugust 25, 2016
    My favorite place to decompress with a book. Free on Tuesdays!
  • Danielheart icon on user image
    DanielNovember 30, 2017
    Beautiful bonsai collection
  • Louis M.
    Louis MattaSeptember 1, 2014
    Great place to go for a peaceful break from Brooklyn
  • Jordan S.heart icon on user image
    Jordan SakniOctober 21, 2021
    great spot. excellent place for day trip
  • Renae M.heart icon on user image
    Renae MasonJune 25, 2016
    Beautiful blooms!
  • Paige C.heart icon on user image
    Paige CApril 29, 2015
    DO NOT COME HERE DURING THE CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL. First of all, the trees were not blossomed! It was way too crowded, ticket prices are inflated and the food was WAY too expensive for garbage!
  • highwind
    highwindAugust 14, 2013
    Free admission for Bloomberg employees and 1 guest. Children under 12 are free.
  • Trista H.
    Trista HeveyMay 23, 2011
    amazing work..makes me inspired to do something great in my yard. Rose garden was my fav, Read more
  • Elle F.
    Elle F.September 21, 2016
    Annual Cherry Blossom Festival in April.
  • Ettractions
    EttractionsNovember 19, 2010
    On December 5th they are having a "Chase Away the Winter Blues" tour that you must check out! Read more
  • Nicole F.
    Nicole FranzenApril 19, 2012
    Beautiful flowers, spring is my fav, my escape.
  • ZenFoodsterheart icon on user image
    ZenFoodsterJune 4, 2015
    Free all-day Tues' and Sat's before 12pm.
  • Barneys New York
    Barneys New YorkNovember 21, 2011
    Stop by the Brooklyn Botanical Garden for a visual treat!
  • Joey S.heart icon on user image
    Joey SternDecember 18, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Plants, trees
  • Brendan M.heart icon on user image
    Brendan MOctober 3, 2015
    Best place to take a mindful walk
  • Philip M.heart icon on user image
    Philip MMarch 20, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Be sure to check out turtles sunning themselves
  • graceface k.
    graceface killaAugust 25, 2012
    Relax your mind and let your conscience free.
  • Howcast
    HowcastSeptember 23, 2011
    Love this oasis in a concrete jungle? Bring a little green to your own apartment with this video! http://ow.ly/6D0d6
  • WillieScrapes
    WillieScrapesDecember 29, 2011
    Best public gardens in my experience.
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