Brooklyn Botanic Garden

About

A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.7 out of 5 across 15,468 Google reviews.

Mind the closed day: Monday. Parking is the easy part: a paid lot, free street parking, metered street parking and a paid garage. And if it does not suit, 18 more gardens in New York are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other gardens in New York.

What works

Consistently well reviewed
4.7 stars held across 15,468 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
A genuine local landmark
15,468 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Works with kids
Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.
Restrooms on site
The difference between an hour here and a whole afternoon, especially with a group.
Free parking
Free street parking — one less thing to pay for, though paid options sit alongside it.

Worth knowing first

Dogs are not permitted
Leave them at home, or look at the dog parks listed for the same city instead.
Closed Monday
Check the hours panel before you set out — a single closed day is easy to miss.
Popular enough to be busy
15,468 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.
Strongly seasonal
What is in bloom drives the whole visit. In winter this is a barer, much quieter place than the photographs suggest.

Planning a visit

General guidance for gardens, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Planted grounds built for a slow loop — paths, labelled beds, and a bench roughly when you need one.

A good fit for plant people, photographers and anyone wanting a calm hour.

When to go

Peak bloom is the whole point and it moves by species — check what is flowering first.

What to bring

A camera
Comfortable shoes
Admission money if the garden is ticketed

Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Amenities

No Dogs Allowed

Family Friendly

Restrooms

Parking Available

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Common questions about Brooklyn Botanic Garden

What is Brooklyn Botanic Garden?

A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres. It is a garden in New York, NY, at Brooklyn.

What are the opening hours at Brooklyn Botanic Garden?

Hours vary by day: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Are dogs allowed at Brooklyn Botanic Garden?

No. Brooklyn Botanic Garden is not listed as allowing dogs.

Are there restrooms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden?

Yes, restrooms are available at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Is there parking at Brooklyn Botanic Garden?

Parking options here include a paid lot, free street parking, metered street parking and a paid garage.

Is Brooklyn Botanic Garden good for kids?

Yes — Brooklyn Botanic Garden is flagged as family-friendly.

How is Brooklyn Botanic Garden rated?

Brooklyn Botanic Garden holds 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15,468 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

New York has 18 other gardens listed on AllParx, including Antidote, Conservatory Garden and Elizabeth Street Garden.