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The Bernice Garden
1401 S Main St, Little Rock, AR 72202, United States
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Di
Review №1

Drove around site seeing all day. It was surprisingly smaller than we thought. The garden was beautiful, very well planned and kept. Enjoyed the art, also well maintained. Clean, peaceful, creative space.

Me
Review №2

Its a little hard to see from the street, so in this case watch carefully. Parking is somewhat limited, but thats pretty much everywhere in downtown Little Rock. We took a self-guided tour. If you arent familiar with the plants, I suggest you use an app like Picture This or Bixby Vision to help identify the plant. If youre hungry the River Market is nearby, as is Community Bakery. Sometimes you can also find a food truck on or near the premises. On to the garden itself. I found it well maintained and quite peaceful for a downtown garden. It is not as big as I expected but if you have children or elderly family members with you, that could be a plus. It was a cold fall day when I went. I would love to visit the garden again in the spring! There are a few homeless people around, so just be aware of your surroundings and choose an appropriate time for your visit.

Vi
Review №3

Nice, calm,attractive environment. Waiting to catch public transport vehicle to whisk me downtown. Not noisy or crowded. Sat and collected my thoughts on a comfortable Saturday morning. In the vackground, bongo players, not too loud, just right.

Pa
Review №4

Great little sculpture garden in Little Rock.

La
Review №5

This here place is what I like to call the garden of recognition and peace. Was just there around 3 days ago. I enjoy going here basically because every item there has a connection with all things thats in that area So Be it as I was saying everything there shows a form of spiritual dedication and I enjoy going there listen to the soft music and watching the animals fly crawl and of course jump from tree to all in all I like to keep in touch with such said places. Its in my Spirit to do so. And thinking on the spiritual subject, Its getting about round the time to check the locks foundation. I have one on the channel lock post also ️

Ot
Review №6

Great variety of fruits, vegetables, baked goods and even doggy treats and fresh-cut flowers!

Pa
Review №7

Great, clean place to gather together.

Tr
Review №8

The Garden was fun tonight with a 70s theme and Disco music. Lots of folks who were too young to remember the decade were dressed for it and having fun!Sharon and I danced a bit and smiled the whole time. Join us next time!

Ni
Review №9

Really like this place, whether its when they have food trucks or farmers market. Love the live music, a lot of talent there. Close to some cool shops.

Va
Review №10

Couldn’t even get out of the car before a homeless man asked me to roll down my window. Never ended up getting out because the “garden” was literally FILLED with homeless people.

Mi
Review №11

Pretty awesome place, love all the unique statues

Ma
Review №12

Great farmers market in the city during Covid season.

Je
Review №13

Nice place to take kids walk around or just chill. Beautiful Rosemary plants fills the air with such a pleasant aroma.

Ta
Review №14

Great farmers market!

Am
Review №15

Farmers Market on Sundays. Great atmosphere. Dog friendly. Grab a Buffalo Brewing beer and shop for your favorite foods. Find Wye Mountain Mushrooms, JV Farms bratwurst and pastured pork, Farm Girl Meats whole chickens and breakfast sausage, Fresh Roots Farms microgreens, and all the seasonal veggies you can imagine. A great place to gift shop too! Check out the Jeffs cutting boards and wooden spoons. Get a growler of Lively Brew kombucha to take home with you.

Gr
Review №16

Conveniently located in Midtown, Little Rock- not too expensive.

Ni
Review №17

Not sure why its called GARDEN. I think a stand would be a appropriate. There was no such thing as garden, at least not when we visited

Ti
Review №18

Here preparing for African Fest 2019.

An
Review №19

Really nice, art changes out regularly.

An
Review №20

Great neighborhood pocket park used for local farmers markets,etc . Cool pavilion too.

Ri
Review №21

Love the farmers market! I get my produce here every week that its open.

Su
Review №22

This place is AMAZING. Always have great, free events and the Farmers market is the best in town.

to
Review №23

Its nice. But small, few events going on, did I mention it small

Ap
Review №24

I love the farmers market here on Sunday!!!!! I come every week. They have a lot of stuff. Eggs, meats, veggies, fruits and, homemade items like breads, cakes and soaps.

Jo
Review №25

A beautiful oasis, in the heart of SOMA! A must see. Art installations, and, even, Sunday Farmers market!

st
Review №26

Its a wonderful wonderful place for family-oriented events I will be facilitating drum circles for children there starting in August

Te
Review №27

Very interesting place. Neat bench with 11 boots under it. Im curious as to why 11. The stand with all the padlocks on it leaves me with questions as well.

Je
Review №28

Maybe better in another season. Couple cool features just looks like its not maintained.

Le
Review №29

Well... There were mosquitoes... But a nice place to sit

La
Review №30

Wonderful array of local produce and crafts. Great atmosphere.

Va
Review №31

I love the area, especially during certain events such as Africa Day.

Ju
Review №32

Nice farmers market on sundays with lots of places to walk to close by.

Ro
Review №33

You should enjoy this place

Be
Review №34

Great for anyone in the community. Just follow the rules. Rules are posted at the entrance.

Ta
Review №35

Such a neat place to stop and enjoy.Would be better if it wasnt a homeless hangout.

Le
Review №36

Nice outdoors... except for the mosquitoes

Am
Review №37

Very cool little niche in the middle of town. Unfortunately there were homeless people everywhere, laying on all of the art and benches. Very interesting visual stuff though.

Ke
Review №38

I have enjoyed my visits to the farmers market on Sundays.

Re
Review №39

Had a great time. Its a nice little market.

Ti
Review №40

Very eclectic and nice.

Ol
Review №41

Expecting a botanical garden. You can walk the whole perimeter in less than 60 seconds. Just where they tore down 2 old buildings. The only few benches are full of homeless sleeping

Li
Review №42

Interesting environment. I checked out the craft fair that was there at the time.

C.
Review №43

Its a great place if you want to ho some place were homeless people are abundant. Smells horrible.

Be
Review №44

Great venue for Africa Day Fest activities!

MI
Review №45

Was Incredible. Wouldv Loved To of Met The Owner. Had Stopped There Last Night While Riding My Bycicle Across Country.

Vi
Review №46

Quiet, loud. Private, public. Man, machine.

Un
Review №47

Its was amazing, We went to look at the rising river waters

Lu
Review №48

Not really what I was expecting there was a Latin festival going on my wife fell in love with a carved wooden turtle the size of a quarter when I asked the price....12.00 but the wife gets what she wants

Ro
Review №49

An Amazing place for events. I love working with all the peeps here.

Tr
Review №50

I was there for the Farmers Market, which was packed, really fun vibe

Ka
Review №51

Great place to walk with kids. Love the art work. Farmers market on the weekend end Is wonderful. Great part off the community

Kr
Review №52

A great little space in the heart of the city!

Al
Review №53

Love the farmers market every sunday

La
Review №54

It is an amazing place but there is literally like 20 homeless people there at all times I dont have a problem personally with homeless people but I could see it warding off potential visitors

S
Review №55

Love sitting out here on my lunch break.

Ca
Review №56

Never knew this place was there. It was cute, quaint and enjoyable. Small farmers market with local venders.

Ka
Review №57

The downtown Shady corner lot is artistically landscaped with ice cream parlor and bus stop nearby

Eu
Review №58

Fun market on Sundays.

Ka
Review №59

Cute, but MUCH smaller than you can tell from the website and not much to see. What is there is very nice, though!

ch
Review №60

Great venue the lady that runs it is extremely polite and very nice, easy to work with.

Ca
Review №61

Lovely sculptural and botanical garden with frequent farmers market, food truck, music, and community events. A local treasure!

Ca
Review №62

Me and my friend when there a Sunday night, it was dark and nothing really to see. We drive 50 minutes to get there, not worth it at all. The only thing we saw was a cat.

ch
Review №63

Excellent Family Market in Farmers Market on the weekends pretty much everything organic and of course if youre only low income and got snap assistance you can buy FDA approved snap only vegetables and produce get two for one thats a good deal its the way the government and Congress have decided to make you eat healthier and you will get that kind of deal at the Farmers Market

Pa
Review №64

A real gift to the neighborhood. Lots of activities take place there but it is worth a visit just to see the sculptures.

La
Review №65

Lived the art sculptures. There were homeless people here during the day but had no problems with pan handlers. Just took some photos and moved on. I would no go at night.

Je
Review №66

Very nice place in the middle of the city. Nice spot for events

My
Review №67

We looked all over for a wedding venue, then this opened and my wife was hooked, the rates were beyond reasonable and it worked out beautifully, we were the first couple to use it for our wedding

Ti
Review №68

Always something happening on the weekends. Art markets on Saturdays and farmers market on Sundays from 10 to 2. Also a great place to hang out among the sculptures and artistic pavilion.

Je
Review №69

There needs to be a place like this in every neighbor. Great place for families and friends to gather. Love this place!

Fl
Review №70

Not impressed. Some of the vendors are beyond rude and produce is not as good as the market downtown or any other grocery store.

do
Review №71

My favorite early morning visit and the best people

Me
Review №72

Very cool place to hang out or have an event!

Em
Review №73

Absolutely loved the small town feel with local products ranging from lotions to produce to kombucha to beer!

Me
Review №74

Its a hidden gem in the city. You can get lost in your own little world so easily in there.

Mi
Review №75

Amazing meeting/gathering space in the heart of Soma. Home to farmers markets, vintage markets, and a dozen or festivals throughout the year.

Ro
Review №76

Nice surroundings and place for gatherings

Jo
Review №77

Great sculptures, hosts neighborhood events.

Um
Review №78

Just okay! LACKLUSTER!

Sh
Review №79

Just so inviting

Lo
Review №80

This is a great home grown market. I love it.

Ja
Review №81

Lunchtime Yoga on Fridays this April has been so much fun!

Ju
Review №82

Nice area for festivals and community events

Ry
Review №83

Went here during the Cornbread Festival. Well kept, very nice atmosphere in this part of The Rock.

Je
Review №84

Its peaceful and beautiful

Le
Review №85

Looking good

Da
Review №86

Pretty little park.

Da
Review №87

Great local farmers market on Sunday

J
Review №88

Farmersmarketfreash

Ke
Review №89

Great Farmers Market on Sundays

Da
Review №90

To many homeless people hang out their.

Ra
Review №91

At the Festival!

Ch
Review №92

Interesting

De
Review №93

Fun times with the family!

Vi
Review №94

Great atmosphere

Kr
Review №95

Beautiful little place to relax.

fr
Review №96

Nice scenery, plenty of space for kids to play

Wi
Review №97

Lovely garden

Ja
Review №98

Nice little park

Pa
Review №99

Lots of fun food and people

Le
Review №100

Beware the mosquitoes

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  • Address:1401 S Main St, Little Rock, AR 72202, United States
  • Site:http://thebernicegarden.org/
  • Phone:+1 501-410-3938
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Event venue
  • Botanical garden
Working hours
  • Monday:6am–9pm
  • Tuesday:6am–9pm
  • Wednesday:6am–9pm
  • Thursday:6am–9pm
  • Friday:6am–9pm
  • Saturday:6am–9pm
  • Sunday:6am–9pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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