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Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Botanical Garden

Prospect Park, Brooklyn

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Ranked #5 for exhibits in Brooklyn
The experts at Time Out New York and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"Possibly best when the tulips & cherry blossoms are in bloom."(25 Tips)
"Sakura Matsuri two-day cherry blossom festival"(13 Tips)
"Sakura Matsuri Cherry blossom festival"(7 Tips)
"Enjoy free admission Tuesday-Friday, now thru Feb 28!"(13 Tips)

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Victoria O'DonnellSeptember 12, 2016
One of the most beautiful places in NY
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
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
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!
Bay BrownApril 5, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Go early and often--cafe has great food
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..
Daniela Rojas VidalesJuly 12, 2017
Beautiful and romantic experience.
Tiffany AndersonMay 28, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Go in May to see the sublime Blue Bell Woods.
Michael DAugust 27, 2013
Grew up in Prospect Heights......love going here for a relaxing day of peace and quiet.
Penn MarchaelFebruary 16, 2016
Gardens and grounds even in the winter!
ceph calamariMay 1, 2017
The bonsai and cosplay were stellar.
Simon VreemanMay 4, 2019
Really nice garden. Worth the trip!
Gabriel HayesApril 18, 2015
Lovely place to spend a spring day
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
Yera HaApril 28, 2015
Going for the cherry blossom festival? Pay in cash and cut the line.
MJ San PabloDecember 29, 2016
Perfect place for a cute date in the spring/summer
John ScottNovember 11, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The outdoor cafe has surprisingly great food.
nikkiNovember 24, 2016
japanese hill and pond is gorgeous all year round!
Simon GreenOctober 6, 2015
Love the bonsai room.
Sarah DurhamApril 21, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Sakura matsuri- the annual cherry blossom festival- is not to be missed.
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."
Dasha IvashchyshynaApril 2, 2017
Perfect for a relaxed weekend hike
bruzedNovember 3, 2015
Spend the entire day here, it's beautiful
Charles PetkanasOctober 5, 2013
Been here 25+ times
The Chile Pepper Fest was awesome!
EchoDAFebruary 7, 2012
A relaxing and rewarding experience in the heart of Brooklyn
Luned PalmerDecember 22, 2014
Water lilies, fragrance garden, nature in ny
Christen DuongOctober 1, 2011
Check out the gorgeous Japanese garden. The rest is extra credit!
Brooklyn Botanic GardenMay 30, 2012
Free admission on Saturday, June 2 to celebrate the Garden's new Visitor Center! Music, special workshops, tours, and more. http://bbg.org/amble
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 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.
EmJuly 14, 2012
A sanctuary... one fav to sit on is the Japanese hills and ponds...very serene.
Louis MattaSeptember 1, 2014
Great place to go for a peaceful break from Brooklyn
MarisaAugust 25, 2016
My favorite place to decompress with a book. Free on Tuesdays!
DanielNovember 30, 2017
Beautiful bonsai collection
Jordan SakniOctober 21, 2021
great spot. excellent place for day trip
Renae MasonJune 25, 2016
Beautiful blooms!
highwindAugust 14, 2013
Free admission for Bloomberg employees and 1 guest. Children under 12 are free.
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!
Trista HeveyMay 23, 2011
amazing work..makes me inspired to do something great in my yard. Rose garden was my fav, Read more
EttractionsNovember 19, 2010
On December 5th they are having a "Chase Away the Winter Blues" tour that you must check out! Read more
Nicole FranzenApril 19, 2012
Beautiful flowers, spring is my fav, my escape.
Barneys New YorkNovember 21, 2011
Stop by the Brooklyn Botanical Garden for a visual treat!
Elle F.September 21, 2016
Annual Cherry Blossom Festival in April.
ZenFoodsterJune 4, 2015
Free all-day Tues' and Sat's before 12pm.
Brendan MOctober 3, 2015
Best place to take a mindful walk
Joey SternDecember 18, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Plants, trees
Philip MMarch 20, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Be sure to check out turtles sunning themselves
graceface killaAugust 25, 2012
Relax your mind and let your conscience free.
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
Adreanna AlleyneJuly 5, 2010
Flowers and Shrubbery here make excellent foto ops.... Bring your kids and the camera and make the best of it.

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