Park · Prospect Heights / Crown Heights
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
52 acres and more than 12,000 kinds of plants, with indoor tropical gardens and bonsai for a cold day – and free for children under 12.
| What | Park |
|---|---|
| Ages | Children under 12 free; under-14s must be with an adult. |
| Where | Prospect Heights / Crown Heights, Brooklyn |
| Address | 990 Washington Ave. (also entrances at 150 Eastern Parkway and 455 Flatbush Ave.), Brooklyn, NY 11225 |
| Season and hours | October: Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00. November: Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–15:30. Closed Mondays and Thanksgiving Day. Last entry 30 minutes before closing. |
| Getting there | About 30 min by subway from New York |
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Checked on bbg.org, nyctourism.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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