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 Holiday Lights in the Gardens

Holiday Lights is now open through January 3, 2026 from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm including Live Entertainment . Get more details Holiday Lights 2025.

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Plan Your Perfect St. Pete-Clearwater Getaway


Holiday Lights in the Gardens is proudly sponsored by Visit St. Pete-Clearwater. This is just the start of something unforgettable. Extend your stay to explore stunning beaches, local flavors, and can’t-miss experiences that make St. Pete-Clearwater the ultimate getaway. Plan your trip and plan your trip and find the perfect place to stay on VisitSPC.com

Plan Your Botanical Gardens Visit

 

The Gardens are a free, 100-acre Park, managed by the Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources Department, that inspires and educates visitors by showcasing flora, fauna and natural resources in motivational surroundings that promote environmentally friendly techniques. Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation provides funds to maintain and improve the gardens, manages events, and educational programs.

Be sure to see the Holiday Lights in the Garden display. It's open from November 28, 2025 to January 3, 2026.

Children will enjoy the new Majeed Discovery Garden. There are other free Family Attractions in the park including Heritage Village and Creative Pinellas. For questions about plants, the Pinellas Extension of UF/IFAS is here. Take a look at the Gardens Collection to see what awaits you.

Parking Locations

(2 Entrances)

12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo FL, 33774

12211 Walsingham Road, Largo, FL 33778

Hours

Monday - Sunday; 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Closed Christmas Day & the day after Thanksgiving (Open those nights for Holiday Lights in the Garden)

Well behaved leashed pets welcome! 

Photography Policy
Come enjoy our plant collections as you stroll along our ADA compliant walkways. We do not offer wheelcharids or scooters for rent.
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Brochures

We are happy to share with you everything you'll need before visiting the Florida Botanical Gardens.

Visitor's Map

Visitor Map

Spanning 100+ acres - The Florida Botanical Gardens are an oasis nestled in the heart of Pinellas County. Don't forget your map!

Herb Garden Brochure

Herb Garden Self-Guided Tour

Take a self-guided tour of our fragrant Herb Garden. Home to over 75 different plants. This guide will give a basic overview on the uses of each plant as well as their location within the garden.

palm garden brochure

Palm Garden Self-Guided Tour

Take a stroll through this beautiful garden and enjoy the wonderful and varied collection of palms, both native and non-native.

Florida Landscaping Brochure

Florida-Friendly Landscaping

What is a Florida-Friendly Landscape? A Florida-Friendly Landscape is a quality landscape that is designed and maintained accordingly

Succulent Garden Brochure

Succulent Garden Brochure

As you explore this area, please keep a distance from many of the plants sharp spikes, designed to keep predators away!

Tropical Fruit Garden Brochure

Tropical Fruit Garden Brochure

The Tropical Fruit Garden is one of the many varied plant collections at the Florida Botanical Gardens, with over 32 different fruiting plants.

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