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Olcott Park Greenhouse & Botanical Garden, Virginia, MN

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Olcott Park Greenhouse & Botanical Garden

A city-owned greenhouse in Virginia, Minnesota, showing tropical plants, with volunteer-staffed open hours.

711 9th Avenue West, Virginia, MN 55792 · Virginia, MN

About Olcott Park Greenhouse & Botanical Garden

The Olcott Park Greenhouse is owned by the City of Virginia and run with help from the nonprofit Friends of the Greenhouse. It has operated as a local attraction since 1935 and draws both residents and visitors to see a range of tropical plants year round. Many people value it most in winter, when its warm, green space offers relief from the cold. The site has also held past features such as vegetable and flower gardens, a rock garden, and a monkey house. The greenhouse can be rented for small parties, showers, trainings, and events.

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