Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lily Pool Terrace
This formal garden opened in 1921 to complement the Palm House, the Garden's original conservatory. Shimmering pools of water-loving plants are bordered by hardy perennials and seasonal annuals.
Providing a stunning backdrop for the Garden's water-lily and lotus collections are the Perennial Border and Annual Border. In early spring, the Annual Border features a spectacular display of thousands of tulips before the themed summer design is planted.
Erected by Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.
Location. 40° 39.982′ N, 73° 57.727′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Brooklyn Botanic Garden. It can be reached from Flatbush Avenue north of Empire Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1008 Washington Ave, Brooklyn NY 11225, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Lily Pool Terrace (within shouting distance of this marker); Jasmuias 37 - First (Bird)house (within shouting distance of this marker); Magnolias at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Magnolia 'Judy Zuk' (about 300 feet away); Wenenoke (Adapt) (about 300 feet away); Magnolia Χ brooklynensis (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Magnolia Χ brooklynensis (about 400 feet away); Living Land Acknowledgement (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

