Spanning 52 acres, the BBG is a green escape from Brooklyn. It offers numerous plants and gardens (Shakespeare, Japanese, Discovery, Fragrance, Flowering Cherry). In the Japanese garden you can enjoy river turtles and a Shinto shrine, along with blooming cherry trees in April or May. Trails run through the gardens connecting sections. The most convenient entrance is near the Brooklyn Museum.
Hours:
- Tuesday–Friday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Closed Mondays