Brooklyn Botanic Garden
4.7 (15,515)park
4.7 (15,515)An urban oasis featuring historic specialty gardens and a world-class bonsai collection with centuries-old trees.
Description
Founded in 1910, this 52-acre public garden spans diverse plant collections and specialty spaces like the Cranford Rose Garden and the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden. The grounds house the second-oldest bonsai collection in the United States, featuring miniature trees over 500 years old alongside dynamic seasonal programming.
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