Brooklyn Botanic Garden is pleased to announce plans to reopen the Garden to the public starting Friday, August 7.
Visitors will be able to enjoy new areas of the Garden, including the Robert W. Wilson Overlook and Elizabeth Scholtz Woodland Garden, as well as the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, Osborne Garden, Shakespeare Garden, Plant Family Collection, Fragrance Garden, and more.
Japanese Hill and Pond Garden. Photo by Antonio M. Rosario. Courtesy of @Brooklyn Botanic Garden
A visitor and instructor investigate water from the Marsh in the Discovery Garden. Photo by Liz Ligon @Brooklyn Botanic Garden
BE PREPARED FOR YOUR VISIT
Areas of the Garden where social distancing is not possible will be closed to the public. New wayfinding signage will guide guests during their visit. During the initial weeks of the Garden’s reopening, food and beverage service will not be available, and aside from bottled water, no food or beverages will be permitted on the grounds. Please eat before you visit. Pocket snacks are permitted for individuals with dietary needs.
Guests should bring their own bottled water. Indoor areas will remain closed, including Yellow Magnolia Café and the Garden Shop. All on-site programs remain on hold.
Restrooms are available only at the Flatbush Avenue entrance and at the Visitor Center.
Lily Pool Terrace at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Photo by Antonio M. Rosario. Courtesy of @Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Free tickets are available for all through September 7, 2020.
The Cranford Rose Garden. Photo by Antonio Rosario.@Brooklyn Botanic Garden
The Garden’s opening is subject to change due to State and City mandates. For all updates on the Garden’s response to COVID-19, please visit bbg.org/visit.
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