Sports & Outdoors

Lauritzen Gardens

A botanical garden and arboretum in South Omaha with about 100 acres of outdoor gardens plus indoor conservatory space.

100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE 68108 · Omaha, NE

About Lauritzen Gardens

Lauritzen Gardens is a botanical garden and arboretum at 100 Bancroft Street in South Omaha. Its grounds span roughly 100 acres of themed outdoor gardens, and the site also includes an indoor conservatory. The garden began in 1994 under the name Omaha Botanical Gardens and later took its current name when its visitors center opened. It runs seasonal events such as a holiday light show, fall color walks, family play areas, classes, and camps. It also focuses on conserving endangered plants of the Great Plains. The garden operates a satellite site called Polina Gardens and rents spaces for weddings and other events.

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#arboretum
#conservatory
#holiday light show
#family play area

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