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Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens (U.S. Botanic Garden)

Park Garden Botanical garden

One of the Top rated Parks in Washington


Address

245 First St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Website

usbg.gov

Contact

(202) 225-8333

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (161 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: fountain (15) garden (13) beautiful (8) park (8) Botanical (6)
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  • 5/5 Josh B. 1 year ago on Google • 336 reviews
    Huge, beautiful fountain across from the main Botanic Gardens, surrounded by additional gardens. Worth a stop or a pass through if you are in the area.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kyle H. 3 years ago on Google • 366 reviews
    Home to the Bartholdi Fountain, designed by the same Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi as the Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World), Bartholdi Park (frequently referred to as Bart Park) has great views of the Capitol and cultivated gardens around the fountain. The kitchen garden is spectacular in summer, but cool season crops allow for interest all year. There are regional plants such as bog and carnivorous in a rill, and other ones of interest around the few thousand square-foot park. This is still open despite the pandemic, so it definitely worth checking out if around nearby. Cheers.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adriana V. 2 years ago on Google • 434 reviews
    Beautiful garden to visit. Counting down to head back up to see the spring flowers in full bloom. First time in years seeing D.C. in the snow in March.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve M. 8 months ago on Google • 261 reviews
    Across the street from the Botanical garden conservatory is a beautiful garden surrounding a magnificent fountain.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sven L. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful fountain with nicely planted flower beds in the surrounding area.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maureen H. 4 years ago on Google • 88 reviews
    Beautiful park across the street from the US Capitol Building. Plants and flowers are marked with descriptions. When looking at the fountain in a certain side, you can see the Capitol Building in the background. Very stunning
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dragan �. 1 year ago on Google • 43 reviews
    Be sure to visit this beautiful botanic garden with a magnificent fountain. It is located opposite the U.S. Botanical Garden.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diana C. 7 months ago on Google • 119 reviews
    You have to cross the street from where the botanical garden is located. It’s beautiful! Fruits, veggies, herbs, flowers are planted here. There are many benches and tables with chairs around the fountain. You can sit down and relax, or have a good place to eat a snack. Great place to take a break from all the walking one does while visiting DC.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 claudio p. 1 year ago on Google • 48 reviews
    This is a very beautiful place where there are many plants and a fountain in summer is great to visit. If you like natural photos follow me on my instagram @claudiophotographyeua
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sam O. 6 years ago on Google
    Great spot for reading outside or an outdoor meetup/picnic when the weather is nice. Created in 1932, and named after the sculptor of the Fountain of Light and Water at the park’s center, Bartholdi park is overseen by the Botanical garden and is rarely busy as it’s often overshadowed by the nearby Senate grounds.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nathaniel M. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a very underrated tourist attraction in D.C. More people should visit here to see the beautiful fountain and plants.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jim B. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a great park next to the rayburn building. And across the street from the national botanical ghardens. Its open from spring time to the late fall. It is very maintained with all kinds of flowers from around the world. It also has dozens of chairs and tables to sit down and get out of the blazing DC Sun 🌞.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laurie Z. 1 year ago on Google • 131 reviews
    Hidden gem across from the main U.S. Botanical Garden & the House Building. It's a small, peaceful garden oasis with a large European style fountain. There are a few tables with umbrellas & chairs. Great place to eat lunch or just take in the serene view on a sunny, spring day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Blair F. 2 years ago on Google
    Had tea there 6 morning in a row. Quiet in the middle of the city. The fountain was a pleasant source of music. The garden is beautiful and part of it serves as a demonstration kitchen garden. Well worth a stop b
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amo C. 8 months ago on Google
    This hallway has a very large and beautiful fountain, around here is a very nice garden and some benches to sit and spend a pleasant day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bianca B. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely gorgeous and cozy corner garden with a spectacular view of the US Botanical Garden greenhouse. Worth the pit stop!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Scott C. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful park and fountain! Luv these plants bbs
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ružica K. 5 months ago on Google • 71 reviews
    Nice and colorful botanical garden. Free entrance. Nice souvenirs shop.

  • 5/5 Godden G. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my favorite places in D.C.

  • 5/5 TykeeJames D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to watch birds. House and Senate sparrows everywhere!

  • 5/5 Nelson D. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful park area. Make a visit once in your life time, you would love it.

  • 5/5 Michael O. 1 year ago on Google
    Part of National Botanical Garden, love the fountain, and lots of pretty spots for photos.

  • 5/5 Justin B. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice small open park across from the main gardens, neat fountain and more of an open feel


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance

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