Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Great place to be if you are a flower lover and would be great for a date as well. I went there with family and we had a good time, we broke the monotony of every day.

A peaceful oasis in the midst of a very busy city. I always enjoy my visits to the garden. It’s an amazing place to come, talk, stroll and be relaxed. I also enjoyed the café. Had a sandwich, strawberry shortcake and a glass of wine. All good! No, you can’t have picnics here or BBQ; it’s not a park. To do that go across the street to Prospect Park. Security is always walking around to make sure people are following the rules.

Beautiful and serene escape from the city. The student prices ($ 6) is amazing — definitely take advantage if you can! I particularly enjoyed the Rose garden and the Japanese garden; both were so soothing and full of character. I visited at the beginning of summer which meant that most flowers were the later stages of their blooming cycles and many of the flowers on the bushes were starting to die. There are many «trails» to walk and all the trees/​flowers are exhibited in a very respectful way — nice to see that visitors are encouraged to interact with the plants (smelll, touch) as well.
Overall, great place for a day spent reading and wandering! Flowers always bring out smiles ! Would return for more peace of mind!

J’ai aaaaaaaaadoré le Botanic Garden. Nous avons été gâtées par un temps magnifique, déjà.
Ensuite, à l’entrée, j’ai pu laisser mon passeport en échange d’un fauteuil roulant et cela a largement contribué à ma bonne expérience car vu la taille de l’endroit, je né donnais pas cher de ma peau sans ça.
Certaines parties sont en rénovation, c’est donc un poil bruyant et cela réduit un peu le tour.
Néanmoins, la roseraie est très belle (même si un peu trop de fleurs fanées selon moi. On peut s’installer dans les grandes étendues d’herbes, acheter de quoi boire et manger. La boutique de souvenir vous permettra de trouver des cartes postales et tout un tas d’objet tous plus chouettes les uns que les autres… J’ai flashé sur les suspensions façon méduse mais elles auraient mal vécu le voyage retour ^^
Une belle expérience à faire un jour ensoleillé. Le personnel du parc est très disponible et sympathique.

Over policed and absurd rules ruin the enjoyment, such a pity.
Took off shoes to walk barefoot on the grass and within 2 minutes Security [in police style uniform] came up and said barefoot is not allowed on grass or anywhere.
It was an 82 degree day. An hour later we sat down on the grass to rest and within minutes another Security staff came rushing up to say you are not allowed to sit on the grass — there is only one area you can do that.
What a far cry from great botanical gardens around the world, such as Kew Gardens in London for example — no stupid rules like here at Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is one of the three Botanic Gardens in New York City. Take the S train the Botanic Garden stop or the ²⁄₃ trains to Eastern Parkway/​Brooklyn Museum.
The parts I liked the most were the rose garden, pond with Koi fish, and a nice conservatory with a bonsai exhibit. They have Japanese cherry blossoms as well so try to come when the flowers bloom.
I’ve been to the Bronx (NYBG) one and its massive (250 acres), so you need the entire day to visit it. The Brooklyn gardens are smaller (50 acres) and much more manageable. We came at 4pm and stayed until closing at 6pm. It would have been nice to have one more hour to see the rest of the gardens.

I love this place so much.
This garden is beautiful and well managed. You can easily spend hours and hours here. Theres so many plants, herbs, and flowers to look at. It’s partially indoors and outdoors. The park itself is probably a couple miles long. I really loved the Shakespeare garden — they grew all the flowers and herbs mentioned in Shakespeare’s plays so I thought that was interesting. Also the rose garden is a must if you’re planning a trip here– it was my favorite spot in the whole park. Theres places where you can lay down on the grass and just hang out.
I would recommend bringing a camera. It’s a great place for photos!

A beautiful garden in the urban sprawl of Brooklyn. Highlights are in the spring and summer and especially during the cherry blossom festival. They recently have been performing a bunch of upgrades which has improved the garden. A nice visitor center, large and ample bathrooms. A great varied rose garden and lot’s of greenspace. The highlight though is the cherry blossoms during cherry blossom season. A long esplanade of trees and a japanese pond and garden a few minutes walk away. Makes for great photography in the various parts of the garden. A minus though is that they do not allow picnicing in the garden so no food is allowed while you sit on your picnic blanket. Wondeful lillies as well by the fountains and greenhouse. A nice garden to visit in brooklyn to get back to nature.

All I wanted to see on my recent visit to NYC were the cherry blossoms. I was not disappointed! The cherry blossoms are frickn beautiful! We took so many pictures and I didn’t want to leave! You can easily spend several hours here to admire the endless array of flowers, trees, and just take in all of natures’ beauty. Unlike Central Park, you do need to pay for admission. However, it’s a small price to pay considering how gorgeous this place is. We spent about three hours at the gardens and we saw a majority of everything.
I saw a group of girls taking selfies in front of the cherry blossom trees. They proceeded to SHAKE some of the branches. I’m assuming they wanted the «falling blossoms» in their pictures. Some people are so stupid and inconsiderate.

Loved this botanical garden and it’s definitely worth checking out if you’re ever in Brooklyn.
We went at the end of April and the Cherry Blossoms were in full bloom along with tulips and I loved it! Don’t get much exposure to both in LA.

Gorgeous! I went twice this season, once during the cherry blossoms and once about 2 weeks after peak. I loved both times. The first time, the cherry blossoms were truly the main attraction. You get a nice view from above from the terrace, then you can go frolic in the grass between the rows of cherry trees. There are also some placed around a beautiful pond with koi, but it’s not as dense as in the central strip. The second time, the main attraction was the area near the blossoming azaleas and tulips. Stunning.
In the conservatory area, they have cacti, tropical plants, and various exhibits. When I came here, they had a nice bonsai display. Parts of the park are under construction, though, so didn’t get to see some of the gardens toward the center. Overall, a nice stroll unless you really hate children.
The park itself is not huge and is manageable in a few hours. I’d recommend buying tickets online beforehand so you can skip the ticket line and walk straight in. Trust me, it’s worth it, especially on the weekends.

I do not know what is it about this place that enchanted me with fairytale magic.
May be because it is intimate, and wrapped up in it’s own design of pathways, forests, gardens, streams & meadows?
Or may be it was falling pink cherry trees petals around us?
Or koi that gathered around the pond and sang their silent songs in Japanese garden?
Or may be mesmerizing twisted lines of hundred-​year-​old remains of bonsai tree that set it roots in my mind?
Or an expectation of blooming lotuses & water lilies?
Or quiet click of my camera as I am committing all of this to future memories?
It may sounds cliché, it is beautiful in any season — but spring and fall always been my favorite seasons in a garden. Death & Rebirth. So polar opposite, yet, so beautiful in their own ways.
Aside from events or weekends — try to come here during the week, when hours are quieter and sun is calmer, birds are chirping and flowers nod as you walk by — you will quickly realize you are in love with this place too.
«I’m looking to the sky
And I’ll be listening to the stars
And maybe thinking of you
And wondering where you are
Do you know what you’ve done for me
You made my branches grow
Now they can play with the wind
And they can carry the snow
And they can feel
Feel it all
Yes, they can feel,
Feel it all»
— KT Tunstall

Botanical Gardens: 4 stars.
A pleasant visit anytime of the year.
Sakura Matsuri: 2 stars.
Beyond overrated festival. I went this year because I had the NYC ID, which waived the entrance fee. I’m glad I did, because it would have been frustrating to pay for what I experienced: an insane amount of people, lousy events, dusty walkways, loudness, delays and lines everywhere. It was unpleasant overall. Never again.
If you want to experience a more peaceful cherry blossom, do yourself a favor: don’t go on the Sakura Matsuri weekend. The Saturday before and after the festival are a bit crowded, too, but they don’t compare. The best way is to time it with the festival, but go on weekdays right before or following the event. I’ve done all three options. Nevertheless, if you can afford to take a day off, this would be your best bet.

I’m in love with tulips so I was happy! I took so many pictures of the tulips. It kinda made me wish I bought the membership! It really is a beautiful garden. I came here for the Sakura Matsuri event with my friends on Saturday. Waited in line for the express entrance since 8:30AM and I’m glad I did! I don’t have patience when it comes to waiting in a REALLY LONG line.
Anyways. My overall experience at BBG was pleasant. Since we were first ones in line, we were able to go on the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden. It was beautiful! When there isn’t a festival event, I suggest you check this out. Glad that we arrived really early because by the time we left (around 3PM), the lines were STILL long and the park was getting overwhelmingly crowded.
The Cherry Esplanade was beautiful and I was happy I wasn’t sneezing my brains out (bad allergies). Then there were the peony bushes and they were huge! We probably (most likely) explored everything and all of the 52 acres!
The only issue I had with the Sakura Matsuri is the cost of food. I even overheard a few senior citizens saying (I kid you not.) «Maybe we should eat our lipsticks»!!! I know it’s a festival but it’s really overpriced. Not sure how much when the festivals don’t have the caterers! Oh and they really packed in the library room where they had the tea ceremony. It was incredibly hot and humid so I just left. Since it was crowded, there weren’t that many places to sit down and relax to enjoy the garden. Bring a picnic blanket! Maybe next time.
Cost of entry (if you’re just curious and not wanting to visit
):
$ 12 for adults
$ 6 for seniors over 65 and students
Free for school groups, kids under 12, seniors on Fridays, members ($ 50 — $ 40 tax deductible), Tuesdays, and Saturdays from 10am to noon except on festival events

I am a big fan of gardens, and I’ve visited all the gardens in NYC but I have to say that BBG is by far my favorite! I love it for the pretty seasonal flowers it has to offer. I came here today for Sakura Matsuri, and it was my first time ever going to the Festival so I was pretty excited for it. My friend and I stayed there from 12 to 5pm and we tried to watch all the main events.
The first event was the Japanese drummers. I believe they are there every year and they are so excellent! They were definitely my favorite throughout the entire day! I also very much like the cultural fan dance and the sword fight. The rest were just okayyy.
The event also had awesome vendors! I wasted so much money on Japanese snacks and even more on chocolates!!! But it was all worth it! The only thing I won’t recommend is getting lunch there. They were selling Bento boxes for $ 18!!! And the quality does not match the price at all! Not to mention they barely give you enough to cover a full meal… I’m sure many people were still hungry after buying just 1 bento box; basically everything was just overpriced! SO NOT WORTH IT! Save your money and buy yourself a nice sushi pillow HAHA
I thought the festival was very nice but I don’t think I’d go again next year… Maybe it’s just me but I personally dislike the crowd very much; too many people just ruin the experience of cherry blossoms watching for me… also saying «excuse me» a bazillion times as I walk through the park was no fun.
I recommend coming here on a weekday because there are fewer people. The garden is also free on Tuesdays and Saturdays (but only until noon on Saturdays). They also give out discounts if you’re a student or a senior.

Spectacular views… I experience a sense of calm energy and tend yo get reflective ad I walk around the property and gaze at the beautiful flowers and greenery. It is also nice because every Tuesday is free. I wholeheartedly appreciate my membership at this historical and wonderful treasure

Although I’ve only been here 2 times, I’m always amazed by the beauty of this garden. The first time was to see the Cherry Blossoms bloom. It was a sunny day, and the kids loved to run around the green and see the koi swimming in the Japanese garden. The second time was this year, and with the weird weather, didn’t see the Cherry Blossoms, but saw the Magnolia’s bloom with their yellows, pinks, and purples.
Coming from NJ, I’d just park in the lot by the museum and not have to drive around in countless circles to find something in the neighborhood. During the summer months (Mar-​Oct), the garden is free on Saturday mornings (10 – 12); score!
Afterwards, there’s usually a food/​fair nearby, or scout out some local restaurants!

An oasis in Brooklyn.
I have had this place on my to-​do list for quite sometime. With the weather finally starting to turn, today was the perfect Spring day.
Spread out over 53 acres plus it was cherry blossom season. Where to begin? When we first arrived we were told which line to go on, handed a map and told there was a guided tour starting in about an hour perfect!
We had time to kill so we visited the Lilly Pool Terrace which was bordered by oh so many tulips in as many colors as you can imagine.
The tour started shortly thereafter at the Magnolia Plaza and lasts a little over an hour. Our tour guide, a volunteer named Connie covered a decent portion of the gardens. With it being Cherry Blossom season, there were a couple of peak blooms of the 33 different species they have here. Some were surrounding the Japanese Hill and Pond garden. But a great majority were in the Cherry Esplanade.
Over a good 4 to 6 week period Connie told us there is always a couple of trees in peak bloom. It is a wonderful sight.
I could go on and on but you should see it yourself. Try to get the tour, otherwise you could wander aimlessly through this gem. Check their calendar to see what is blooming before you go. A most pleasurable experience to say the least.

Really enjoyable botanical garden. Lots of different areas including some indoor sections with tropical, desert, warm climate, aquatic, and bonsai garden sections. My favorite areas were the Herb Garden and the Japanese Hill-​and-​Pond Garden — a real treat to see when the cherry blossom trees are in peak bloom.
I’ll definitely be back because I’d like to see how the different gardens look in each season.

This is one of my favorite places in Brooklyn. On my last visit I attended the art opening for Mizue Sawano in celebration of the 100 yr anniversary of the garden. I love Mizue Sawano’s painting of the Cherry Blossoms and the pond. A real treat for all to see!
Visit the garden for #trulybrooklyn experience!

Took a trip to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden as we were hoping to catch the cherry blossoms in bloom. We took a very roundabout way of getting there by crossing through the fairly expansive Prospect Park because we got off at the 15^th St/​Prospect park station. Make sure you get off at the station near Flatbush to avoid frustration. At the time we were there, the Flatbush entrance was closed, and entry was only available through Washington Avenue.
We lucked out to have beautiful weather in late March. Unfortunately we were too early to be able to enjoy the splendour of walking through the Cherry Blossom Esplanade in full bloom. There are currently no blossoms on the trees in that area of the park. However the Japanese garden area was still incredibly beautiful with its idyllic and serene koi pond surrounded by blossoming cherry trees and turtles sunning themselves on rocks.
Other areas of the park worth noting were the fragrant garden as well as the area where magnolia trees were in full bloom. However if you’re coming to view cherry blossoms, April would be a safer time to head to the garden.

Seriously, if you haven’t come here yet, what’s the hold up?
I’ve been coming here my entire life. First on school field trips and now as an adult. I vividly remember what it was like here 20 something years ago and there’s a reason why. This place is an oasis in the rapidly changing concrete jungle that is Brooklyn. Most of the northern half of Brooklyn has changed, but this place remains just as amazing and beautiful as it’s always been.
Come here a few weeks before the annual Japanese festival to enjoy all of the beauty without the mayhem of the crowds.

This is definitely one of the most unique and well laid out botanical gardens I have ever been to. Who knew such a gem existed just across the river! Admission is super reasonable: $ 12 for adults and $ 6 for students.
What I love most about these gardens is the great mix between indoor exhibits and outdoor areas. One of the first things you see is a beautiful Japanese pond, where there are cherry blossoms and a great viewing platform. Then you get to an indoor complex where there is a desert room, tropical room and temperate room. Beyond that there is more outdoors space with many different flowers and trees, including stunning oaks and willows.
We went at the beginning of spring and so things were just starting to bloom, but it must be even more beautiful as the weather gets better. Can’t wait to visit again later in the season!

Most people come here just for the flowers, cherry blossoms, nature-​like scenery and feel. As a New York born and lifelong resident of Brooklyn, I never actually came to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden (BBG) or walked around. I ended up coming here because the company I used to work for had our annual client holiday party here I believe in the Atrium area.
The space was simple, had a nice relaxing and beautiful vibe inside, and roomy. The servers were extremely professional and friendly and the hors-d’oeuvres were quite scrumptious!
Overall, the party was nice and I really liked that the company didn’t pick a pub, bar, or restaurant last year and decided to choose a different place with a different scenery and etc.

Perfect place! I have been there with my kids several times and I am really happy I did. Easy street parking if not along the Garden itself, you also can park at nearby blocks but avoid the projects as there are some there. I prefer spring, but summer is also good. Do it after rush hours if you are having a date there or tuned for a kind of meditation.

Even in the winter, this place was still beautiful! We came in early January and were almost the only people there. It’s not too bad of a walk from the subway, but the gardens are easy to get lost in! The desert and tropical pavilions were a nice escape from the cold winter weather outside. Make sure to check out the gift shop of very cute trinkets and plants too! I look forward to coming back in the springtime to see everything blooming.

This place and Prospect Park are two of the most peaceful places to relax in Brooklyn. The best time to come is in the spring when their cherry blossom trees are in full bloom. They have a Japanese Cherry Blossom festival every year at the time too. It is much smaller than the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx but still has a good variety of plants and several gardens to have a stroll through.

Not as big, diverse or organized as the Chicago Botanic Garden… the Brooklyn garden pales in comparison. If I had never been to the Chicago garden, then I might give this one four stars, but I cannot unsee what I’ve seen and the Chicago one is just so much better, sorry Brooklyn!
Pros: Nice, peaceful grounds if you just want to get out of Manhattan and wander around for a few hours. Nice greenhouse (structure is pretty from the outside too). Nice Japanese garden. Free days (see below).
Cons: Not as big as I expected, very limited areas and displays, somewhat confusing layout with dead-​ends that force you to backtrack, not a whole lot going on, no interaction with staff or nature or the exhibits.
I was underwhelmed because it seemed like this was just another public park. At the Chicago Botanic Garden, there are interactive things you can do, there’s a vegetable patch where they grow vegetables and you can interact with staff there and there’s learning opportunities, there’s an art gallery, there’s a lot of good signage that captures your attention, they have summer outdoor concerts, a café overlooking the lake, special exhibits and events… just seems like it’s a much more hip and happening place than the Brooklyn one, which on the fall day we went, seemed desolate and devoid of any substance.
It is pretty and worth seeing if you don’t have access to a better botanic garden, but I wouldn’t come here with high expectations. Go on their free day (Tuesday) or during the winter when they have free weekdays (December thru February).

Wherever there is a chance for some nature, you will find me there. It can be one of the parks, by the water in Rockaway, or the Bear Mountain. And Brooklyn Botanic Gardens is one of my preferred (And that it is in the 5 Boroughs even makes it better).
Crazy amount of flowers, trees, plants and colors. I don’t think I have ever saw so many colors. If you ask me, avoid the days when the school buses and that massive amount of visitors come here. Try to locate the sunny, less busy days, and have the best experience.
Come closer to nature, come closer to yourself!

A peaceful oasis away from the loud hustle and bustle of the surrounding city, I spent hours strolling through this garden, admiring it’s beauty even in the middle of December. It was a cool, beautiful day and although the flowers weren’t in bloom, the Japanese maples were showing gold and red and there were lots of things to enjoy. I highly recommend visitors to New York (who hail from The Sticks like myself) to put a few hours aside and walk through all of the Garden. It’s worth it.

December at the Botanical Garden? Why it’s the perfect time to visit.
There are no crowds and you still get to experience a vast majority of the exhibits.
Sure, it would be cool to see the rose gardens when they’re in full bloom. Sure I’d love to smell the herb gardens when they’re at their peak, and the cherry tree walk on a warm day, but you can see the bulk of the indoor exhibits now before the hoards of tourists make that impossible, then swing back around for an hour in the Summer to see that other stuff.
You’re welcome.
Overall, we really enjoyed ourselves. Plenty to see even on a mild winter day. Tropical, desert, and temperate exhibits. An interesting little Bonsai exhibit. Exploration exhibits for the kids. Exhibits, exhibits, exhibits. There should be a Brooklyn rapper named Exhibit. Not Xzibit. Exhibit.
Go go go.

Such a beautiful place! You can definitely spend the day here. I went today, so a lot of the plants were dead. but it was still really nice. I liked the greenhouse exhibits best and I look forward to coming back in the spring!

How have I never written a review for my sanctuary? I’ve been coming here since 2010 when I took a plant class through their education center. It was one of the best classes I’ve ever taken outside of college — and a great form of therapy!
Now I visit as often as possible to sit in he Japanese Garden, see what I can grow in the vegetable garden, and pretend I’m in a tropical climate in the conservatory. You are transported to deciduous forests and English rose gardens far away from the chaos of Brooklyn, NYC. I’d spend all day, if I could. Become a member — it’s worth it.

A wonderful open space, where you can get away from the built-​up-​ness of New York and Brooklyn.
So many different aspects to the gardens too, diversity everywhere. I bet the blossoms are only wonderful at the right time of the year.
Another part I loved was the squashes growing from wooden frames. Perhaps this is normal vegetable growing in N America, but it looked exotic to me. Got some great snaps of those.
The team of staff were really busy while we were here preparing the place for Autumn and the approaching winter.
Being the start of Autumn, the gardens were starting to prepare and as a result a little bare already, but it was still a lovely place to stroll around. The carp and turtle pond definitely a place to sit, relax and contemplate.
We stopped off at the café beside the greenhouses for a break and a muffin. Muffin was alright. But we were here for the plants and gardens, right? And these were great, so I can forgive the dry crumbly muffin.
Go see the botanical if you are in Brooklyn. Well worth getting a bus to.

Wouhahhaaaaaaawwouuuuuuu!!! Un vrai jardin botanique, un vrai de vrai… Rien à voir avec le jardin botanique de Bordeaux par exemple. Celui là il est commence et il y a une allée en cerisier japonais qui doit être juste sublime en avril. Pour le faire au complet il faut bien prévoir la matinée, il y a différentes serrés (tropical, désert, tempérée) à faire absolument. Il y a un très bon entretien des espaces verts. Bref pour moi un incontournable à NY pour faire de belles photos.

I loved visiting the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens recently in mid October. They have recently opened a children’s discovery gardens and currently have a garden-​wide installation of sculptures by the renowned Japanese-​American artist Isamu Noguchi through mid-​December [although, to be honest, I was a little underwhelmed by the sculpture].
The garden itself is quite large, you could easily spend three hours or more there, but it is not overwhelmingly so. They have all the typical gardens: rose garden, Japanese garden, herb garden, children’s garden, rock garden, etc. but they also have some unique gardens including the fragrance garden, Shakespeare garden, composting exhibit and bonsai museum. And that’s just the beginning! The Brooklyn Botanic Gardens are accessible from many entrances and they conveniently offer a «student rate» ($ 6 instead of the regular $ 12), they are inspiring and breath-​taking while encouraging visitors to interact with plants and nature alike. Do note, gardens are monitored and no outside drinks/​food are permitted within – drink that iced coffee first! Plus, if you’re visiting the Botanic Gardens, you should also pay a visit to Prospect Park, The Brooklyn Public Central Library, The Brooklyn Museum and you can’t miss Grand Army Plaza! They are also currently expanding the gardens, adding on a wetlands area for 2016. What you cannot miss at the gardens: the sensitive plants in the fragrance garden, when you touch the fern leaves they close up! Also, smell all the herbs (so much lavender!) and don’t miss out on the beautiful waterlily ponds.

I completely agree with Mia K’s review of the gardens.
While it might not be as grand as the NY Botanical Gardens in the Bronx it is so much easier to reach by subway. It is directly across the street from the Prospect Park stop on the B and Q lines.
The Japanese pond is a special highlight of the park.
Tip: Do not visit on the weekend if you can avoid it because the B Train does not run then making it much more complicated and annoying to get there.

BBG is by far one of the most peaceful and serene place you can step into in Brooklyn. The amount of plants and flowers are amazing and wonderfully taken care of. The grounds are huge and there are gems to be found at every turn. Lovely place to meditate and clear your head from the big city life.
I highly recommend you wear comfortable shoes as there is walking and be prepared to be inclined to take an extensive amount of pictures, there are so many lovely sights. Try not to come on s heavily populated day. Non event days are the best time to visit.

If I were to make up a top 10 list of places tourists should visit in the outer boroughs, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden would definitely make that list.
It is a beautiful place to walk around and enjoy nature. The variety of plants is impressive, from flowers to bonsai trees, various herbs (I was sooo tempted to pick some!!), lily pads, and various trees.
it is also well-​designed, with many places to walk around. One of my favorite places is by the pond with the Japanese gate. I would definitely recommend going there when the cherry blossoms bloom.
The only negative I have is that the garden borders some main streets, so your serenity will be interrupted by the sound of traffic and the occasional car horn.
However, all-​in-​all, it is a wonderful place to visit. And, if you come on Tuesday or early Saturday morning, admission is free!!!

I tried to come here for the cherry blossoms but I missed it by a week! They were almost done, but the garden was still super nice to walk through and look. The price $ 12/​ticket wasn’t that bad in my opinion. Free entries are on Tuesday or early morning Saturday, but we were busy those days soo that didn’t happen. The subway are a little bit rundown on the way to this side of town haha. I still think place is still nice to come and look around. The names of all the flowers gave me giggles haha. The rose garden when I went was close down during that time and when it would be open I wouldn’t be there so oh wells. Next time I guess.
This is a cute cheap date spot and who doesn’t love flowers and a nice scenic area to walk through and relax a bit.
I met some of the workers here and they were volunteers who were maintaining part of the garden which is awesome to here!

I was not impressed with this Botanic Garden. It was $ 12/​ticket. I did get to see a few pretty flowers but a lot of them were dying, I guess it is due to the time of year that we visited. The water also looked a bit dirty. I did enjoy seeing the lily pads, koi fish and turtles though!
I would love to come back and see the Cherry Blossoms!

What an extraordinary botanical garden!!! This is A well designed, beautiful, green palace. It’s dedication to the earth and its treasure is impressive.
Come Tuesday or the early morning of Saturday for free entry. You will see many varieties of plants such as the varieties of trees, herbs, flowers, roses and more. Their plants on display origin span from Europe to South America, to Asia, To North America.
I was very impressed with the climate domes. In the botanical garden you can enter domes dedicated to desert life, tropical climate, temperate climate, and aquatic plants.
I really enjoyed the visit here and plan to come again.

Who: mom & I
Where/​when: FREE on Tuesdays, Prospect Park
Why: Best botanic gardens I’ve ever visited. (Enjoyed it much more than the NY Botanic Gardens in the Bronx, especially due to accessibility and location.) Loved the greenhouse exhibit that features desert, tropical, and temperate forest climates.

It’s been a while since I last visited this place. I’d say about 20 years ago. It was my first and only time. I don’t remember how it was set up back then. Coming back was a new experience for me.
Overall, I wasn’t really too impressed, especially after paying $ 12 for admission. We went in late May so we didn’t get to see the cherry blosssoms and the roses weren’t fully bloomed yet. It was nice to see the different types of flowers in bloom and other greenery but it felt like it was just random things that were being planted in a particular area.
I did however, enjoy the nice serene, scenic walk throughout a very expensive park.
Maybe I’ll come back in another 20 years.

If I were judging the Brooklyn Botanic Garden solely on the gardens themselves and the amenities inside then it’s an easy 5-​star rating.
If I take into consideration the hordes of people that overwhelmed me this last Saturday and made my visit to the gardens anything but tranquil … then we’re looking at 1 star.
Well, assuming that the gardens aren’t always so flippin’ crazy then I’d have to go w/​that perfect score. The BK BG is beauuuutiful. Between the blossoms, the tulips, the conservatory and all that’s in between the BG is an ideal spot to spend a Saturday.
This past weekend it was those silly blossoms that caused all that crazy. After blooming during the week — hundreds of folks (me included!) took advantage of the free entry* and stopped by to see the lovely cherry blossoms. Seriously, so beautiful and so pink and so fragrant — despite the crowds I’m glad I finally got to see them. I think there will be more Botanic Garden Saturdays in my future.
*BG’s are free on Saturdays b/​w 10am-​12pm

Botanic gardens combine my love of going for walks and expeditions with my love of smelling flowers. This garden is huge. It’s one of my favorite places in the city. Every time I go here, I discover something new. I love wandering around and seeing where I end up. Last time I was here I found a greenhouse containing orchids and some other tropical flowers. As a perfumer in training, it was very exciting to smell some frangipani, which I’ve never encountered in the wild.
This is a good place to go on a date. My boyfriend and I went here for our 2^nd date last summer. It was very successful. (Also if you go on a date here, be sure to bring some gin in a water bottle.)
I am very excited that spring is approaching so I can go here again and go to the Cherry Blossom festival for the first time.

Ideal um mal abzuschalten und die Massen von Menschen auszublenden. Hier gibt es schöné Parkanlagen und Gewächshäuser mit einer großen Vielfakt von exotischen Pflanzen.

Très joli jardin botanique qui doit être encore plus joli au moment de la floraison des cerisiers. Il est par contre un peu perdu au milieu de nul part à Brooklyn dans un quartier qui né vaut pas le déplacement à pied par exemple. Je conseille d’y aller le mardi, c’est gratuit.