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Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Gainesville, FL

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Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

A nonprofit botanical garden in Gainesville with 24 themed collections spread across roughly 68 acres.

4700 SW 58th Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608 · Gainesville, FL

About Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Kanapaha is a working botanical garden run by a nonprofit group in Gainesville. Its grounds cover about 68 acres and hold 24 major plant collections that can be seen along a paved walking route of about a mile and a half. Visitors find benches and gazebos for resting along the way, and the walkways are wheelchair accessible. The garden is also a popular venue for weddings and other events, which can be booked through its rental coordinator. Color peaks from July through September, and some areas are tended by staff with power equipment during open hours. Dogs are allowed on non-event days under strict leash and behavior rules.

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