Blake Garden, Berkeley
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Facts and practical information
Blake Garden is a 10.6 acre landscape laboratory and public garden located at 70 Rincon Road in Kensington, California, United States. It is a teaching facility for the Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning of the University of California, Berkeley. It is also the site of Blake House, formerly the residence of the President of the University of California. The garden is open to the public during weekdays; no admission fee is charged. ()
Created: 1957Elevation: 538 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°54'49"N, 122°17'6"W
Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
- Metro
- Bus
Metro
- Calculate routeArlington Avenue & Cowper Avenue 5 min walk
- Calculate routeEl Cerrito Plaza 28 min walk
Day trips
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Blake Garden open?
Blake Garden is open:
- Monday 8 am - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday 8 am - 4:30 pm
- Wednesday 8 am - 4:30 pm
- Thursday 8 am - 4:30 pm
- Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
- Saturday closed
- Sunday closed
Which popular attractions are close to Blake Garden?
Nearby attractions include Jewel Lake, Berkeley (23 min walk), El Cerrito, Berkeley (23 min walk), William Rust Summit, Berkeley (24 min walk).
How to get to Blake Garden by public transport?
The nearest stations to Blake Garden:
Bus
Metro
Bus
- Arlington Avenue & Cowper Avenue • Lines: 7 (5 min walk)
Metro
- El Cerrito Plaza • Lines: Orange, Red (28 min walk)
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