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McCrory Gardens and South Dakota Arboretum, Brookings, SD

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McCrory Gardens and South Dakota Arboretum

University-run gardens and arboretum on the South Dakota State campus, with formal flower displays and wider tree collections to walk through.

631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57006 · Brookings, SD

About McCrory Gardens and South Dakota Arboretum

McCrory Gardens and the South Dakota Arboretum sit on the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings. The site combines formal flower displays with a larger arboretum area. The gardens are planted and cared for each year by the university, which also uses them for student education and research. Visitors can walk accessible routes, rent the grounds for events, or shop at the on-site gift shop. Membership supports the ongoing planting work and includes reciprocal access to many other gardens nationwide.

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