Brooklyn Botanic Garden Wheelchair Accessibility

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) is committed to making its gardens, exhibitions, programs, and facilities accessible to all visitors, including those in wheelchairs. From the availability of wheelchairs for visitor use to the accessibility of paths, restrooms, and other amenities, the BBG strives to ensure a comfortable and inclusive experience for all.

Availability of Wheelchairs for Visitor Use

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Wheelchair — Image Credit: Wikimedia

Wheelchairs are available for visitor use at each public entrance on a first-come, first-served basis.
Visitors using the wheelchairs will be required to provide a government-issued picture ID card, which will be held and returned when the wheelchair is returned.

Accessibility of Entrances

All public entrances to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden are wheelchair accessible when the Garden is open.
After hours, visitors in wheelchairs should exit through the Administration Building at 1000 Washington Avenue.

Accessibility of Paths

The Garden has paved paths with clear signs directing wheelchairs and strollers on how to stay on the paved paths and avoid steps to building entrances.
While most specialty gardens have stair-free options, some paths may be narrow, rough, uneven, or steep due to the historic nature of the Garden.

Accessibility of Restrooms

Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located in the following areas:
Visitor Center
Conservatory
Outside Yellow Magnolia Café
Flatbush Avenue entrance

Other Accessibility Features

The Visitor Center, cafés, and Terrain shop are all accessible by wheelchair.
An elevator provides access to the Auditorium and the Library in the Administration Building.
The lower level of the Conservatory, including the gallery, Desert Pavilion, and Tropical Pavilion, can be reached by elevator.
The Alice Recknagel Ireys Fragrance Garden, designed for the visually impaired, has elevated beds for accessibility by persons in wheelchairs and Braille labels.

Special Programs and Services

The Garden offers a 90-minute guided tour designed for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers, which is wheelchair accessible.

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s commitment to accessibility ensures that visitors in wheelchairs can fully experience the beauty and wonder of the gardens, exhibitions, and programs. By providing a range of accessible features and services, the BBG strives to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.