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Category: Activities & Camps->Outdoor Activities,
Address: 1000 Washington Ave
Brooklyn, New York 11225
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Phone Number: (718) 623-7200
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Tues-Fri 8am-6pm, Weekends 10am-6pm, closed on Monday (but open holiday Mondays)
Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult 18 or over, with the exception of bottled water and baby bottles, food and beverages cannot be brought into the Garden Food can be purchased and consumed at the Terrace Caf??. Picknicking is not allowed, sitting on the lawn is only allowed at the Cherry Esplanade. Blankets and folding chairs are not permitted, no athletic or recreational equipment is allowed, pets are not allowed. Service animals must have accompanying documentation. The Terrace Caf?? offers a full menu of gourmet lunches and beverages. Dining is outdoors from spring to early fall and in the Steinhardt Conservatory during late fall and winter. Picnicking is not permitted in the Garden. The Gardener???s Resource Center provides reference services to home gardeners, staff, and to the professional horticultural community. It is a convenient access point from which to learn more about all of the Library???s collections and about the Garden???s plant collections. The Gardener???s Resource Center is located on the second floor of the landmark McKim, Mead & White Administration building. For getting there and back check out the HOB Connection- a new FREE shuttle for the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, Brooklyn Children???s Museum, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Public Library and Prospect Park and Prospect Park Zoo. You can even start in the city at the Met and hitch a ride home to Brooklyn! Visit The HOB Connection webpage or call (718) 638-7700, x22 for full details and schedule.
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Elana Gartner Golden
- Rating 4.0 out of 5.0
The Gardens are a fantastic way to expose kids to plants, flowers and the natural world. My three year old has become increasingly aware of flowers this spring and was excited to see the daffodils and tulips. There is a "nest" area that is great for kids to run around (and tire them out!). The Cherry Blossom Esplanade is awesome, though it is worth noting that you can't spread a blanket. It's a great green space for kids to run amok. At Halloween, they have a great festival with music and costumes. The one year we were able to go, my son and his friends had a blast. We almost always run into friends when we go to the Gardens. They have a cafe, too, though it is expensive and the lines are often long.
Posted: 05-08-2012
Alexandra Story
- Rating 5.0 out of 5.0
The Brooklyn Botanical Gardens is my absolute favorite place to go with my kids. I'm a native new yorker and I have my own fond memories of being a kid and exploring the fauna and enjoying the peacefulness of the nature - so rare in the city! My kids only wish we could leave the city and live in the country. The Botanical Gardens is as good as we can get without actually leaving. Check the schedule for special kid activities.
Posted: 05-08-2012
