Brooklyn Botanic Garden is one of North America’s most celebrated botanical gardens, first opening on May 13, 1911, on a 52-acre site designed by the Olmsted Brothers. Today these botanical gardens encompass 21 specialty gardens and conservatories showcasing over 14,000 plant varieties, drawing nearly 800,000 visitors yearly. Founding contributions from botanist Charles Stuart Gager and landscape architect Harold Caparn shaped early highlights like the Native Flora Garden and laboratory buildings.
As a premier botanical gardens destination, Brooklyn Botanic Garden unfolds seasonal wonders—from the Cherry Esplanade erupting in pink blooms each spring to the serene Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden and the hands-on Children’s Garden. Year-round events and programs—such as Jazz in July concerts, horticultural workshops, and the immersive Lightscape evening trail—invite guests to connect deeply with plant life. Whether you’re exploring the bonsai collection, wandering through tulip beds, or photographing the rose garden, these botanical gardens offer a peaceful urban retreat for all.
