Discovery Garden for Children
Description
A major part of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's South Garden Revitalization project, this awesome garden is geared toward kids ages 1 to 12. Designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, the space is a one-acre park where kids can explore, play, do scientific investigations and discover different eco systems and habitats found in the greater New York area, from woodlands to meadows to marshes.
Location
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 1000 Washington Ave. (Prospect Heights—Washington Av/Eastern Pkwy), Brooklyn, NY, 11225
Features
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