Sunken Gardens

Category: Botanical garden

Address: 1825 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704, USA

Phone: +17275513102

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–4:30PM

Monday: 10AM–4:30PM

Tuesday: 10AM–4:30PM

Wednesday: 10AM–4:30PM

Thursday: 10AM–4:30PM

Friday: 10AM–4:30PM

Saturday: 10AM–4:30PM

Reviews

Sarah Klauer

Aug 15, 2022

Sunken gardens was really beautiful. Many opportunities for gorgeous pictures. Flamingos are my favorite and I loved seeing them so happy in their habitat. I recommend you bring LOTS of mosquito repellent! FYI- you can bring outside drinks in. Such a beautiful and well preserved park.

Nesha

Jul 16, 2022

This is a smaller garden but a very Zen place. I enjoyed my time here. It doesn't take very long to walk around the entire garden. I recommend bringing water. I love the tropical feel and seeing the butterflies. The staff were very warm and friendly. I appreciate that. I love the flamingos I do wish they had a bigger area for them. As well as the birds I wish there was a huge atrium for them to fly around in. However the animals were well taken care of and looked healthy. They do have an option to get married here for those who are looking. Great place to take photos. It isn't very expensive and parking is free which is always a bonus. They have food for the koi fish for about $2 which isn't too bad. Great place for families and those who are solo looking for something to do. I do like the gift shop they have a mixture of various garden eclectic items.

Allison Birardi

Apr 22, 2022

We visited during a recent family trip to St.Pete’s beaches. I had seen this listed as one of the things to do while in the area. I enjoyed walking through the beautifully laid out grounds and seeing all the magnificent plants and trees. The size of some of the trees is incredible. I am an amateur gardener and houseplant lover but given that I live in NY we aren’t able to grow most of these varieties, so this was really interesting to me. There is also a great history here and learning opportunities if you’re interested. My husband and 6 year old son got bored somewhat quickly so there’s that. But I could have spent much more time there. It is truly very tranquil and zen being surrounded by all that plant life. It is a little small but reasonably priced. My family did all love the flamingos and koi pond and waterfalls. We were a little disappointed that the birds were not available at the time that we went due to caution over the bird flu outbreak, but I totally understand that health is priority. Hopefully we will get to visit another time. It was April so not very buggy yet as some other reviews had mentioned. A very nice experience overall and would love to visit again if in the area.

John Serrano

Mar 18, 2022

Visited with the family. We all enjoyed our relaxing walk through the gardens. Kids really liked seeing the flamingos, turtles & laughing kookaburra. My wife is an avid gardener, she thoroughly enjoyed her time walking around and getting inspiration from the garden.

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Questions & Answers

Is it wheel chair accessible

Kathleen Hammond | Aug 24, 2018
Jan Holbo Rasmussen | Aug 24, 2018

Yes all areas are accessible through nice smooth paths that are wide enough for a wheelchair. Well worth a visit!

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What does it cost

Sue G | Aug 24, 2018
James Graham | Aug 24, 2018

General Admission: $10/Adults, $8/Seniors (62+), $4/Children (age 2-11 Year passes include discounts to partner gardens and attractions. Discounts can often be found on Groupon for family and year passes.

Do they have a butterfly forest

Bonnie Osburn | Aug 24, 2019
Sergent Clean Ex Machina | Aug 24, 2019

They have a small butterfly garden

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Do they at least sell refreshments?!?

Nicole “Mummah Darling” Bourque-Wiley | Aug 24, 2019
Lee Bartlett | Aug 24, 2019

Drinking from the frog pond is discouraged

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Is the garden decorated for Christmas?

Brandon and Rachel Watson | Dec 26, 2021
Viky Velazquez | Dec 26, 2021

I don't know, I was there in the beginning of November.

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Do they offer Military discount??

Andi Foster | Aug 24, 2019
Kathy Hammond | Aug 24, 2019

My wife and I went last week and yes they will take $1 off each family member with you. Its amazing!

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Are you allowed to take pictures with your cell phone.

Carissa Perez | Aug 24, 2019
Amanda Hardy | Aug 24, 2019

Yes. There are plenty of opportunities for beautiful shots of the flowers, birds, flamingos, and koi fish

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DO THEY SELL FOOD

Raul Gonzalez | Aug 24, 2018
Nunya B Swax | Aug 24, 2018

No

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What kind of animals call Sunken Garden their home?

Kathryn Mosley | Aug 24, 2018
Benjamin White | Aug 24, 2018

They have Flamingos. Some parrots. And a tortoise

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What would it cost to have a simple wedding ceremony there, and would a reservation be necessary? Is there a combined cost for small group, perhaps 10 to 15 people? The wedding would be this Saturday, the 10th of March. It is for a military member

Bill Reese | Aug 24, 2018
Benjamin White | Aug 24, 2018

I am currently planning a wedding here. Its a pretty popular place. The first available the had for us was spring 2019. Call her for sure shr is super nice and very informative.

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How much time should be allowed for the average visit?

Slade Stumbo | Aug 24, 2018
Stephen Strong | Aug 24, 2018

Two hours.

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Is Sunken Gardens accessible by wheelchair?

GAYLE POTTER | Aug 24, 2018
None of Your Business | Aug 24, 2018

Yes

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Did you get damage during hurricane

Jeanie b | Aug 24, 2018
James Graham | Aug 24, 2018

Went a few days after, there were some bent/broken limbs but nothing major.

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Are support animals allowed?

Teresa DeCristofaro | Aug 16, 2022
Marcus Douglas | Aug 16, 2022

ADA service trained dogs are permitted and must be leashed. Pets and emotion support animals are not allowed.

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Are there Covid restrictions?

Sally Morgan | Aug 23, 2021
Austin VanBebber | Aug 23, 2021

Masks required inside and there are suggested paths for social distancing. Not sure if there is reduced capacity. When we went last month there were maybe 12 people there throughout the park.

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What is the cost of admission?

Jennifer Szuter | Aug 23, 2020
Martha McAndrew | Aug 23, 2020

$12.00 for Adults, $10.00 for Seniors $ 6.00 for kids

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Do you need to make a reservation for a wheelchair ?

Flaurent Gauthier | Aug 23, 2020
Briseis Pecina | Aug 23, 2020

Perfect place to take someone in a wheelchair. Beautiful plants and landscapes to see. Oh, and the parrots and flamingos! Walkways are wide enough for a wheelchair. Have fun! But bring your own water. Water bottles are available but very expensive.

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Do you do Christmas light here?

Pstricis Smith | Aug 23, 2020
Renae Williams | Aug 23, 2020

Yes and it is breathtaking

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Can you bring in unopened bottled water?

Daniel Delbridge-Moiles | Aug 24, 2019
Darryl Mcknight | Aug 24, 2019

No they don't permit outside food or drink in the park

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Are dogs allowed?

Dawn Givens | Aug 24, 2019
Ralph Kennedy | Aug 24, 2019

No!

Are dogs allowed

Judy Johnson | Aug 24, 2019
Kate Bowden | Aug 24, 2019

Only service dogs

Are the walkways covered? What does one do there when caught in a hard rain?

Desiree | Aug 24, 2018
AG B | Aug 24, 2018

Umbrella will allow you to stay and listen to the relaxing rain drops hitting the trees! I love it!

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Does Sunken Gardens offer wheelchair rental

Kevin Deloatch | Aug 24, 2018
Luis Lago | Aug 24, 2018

Yes,you can rent one,

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Are ESA support animals allowed?

scott donato | Aug 24, 2018
Colby Butler (Colby-Wan Shinobi) | Aug 24, 2018

Probably, but you should call to confirm.

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Can you rent scooters for the elderly?

Tylar Jackson | Aug 24, 2018
Alexander Rogalnikov | Aug 24, 2018

No scooter rentals available at the moment unfortunately.

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Can you take a picnic lunch into the gardens?

Jill Boles | Aug 24, 2018
Susan PC | Aug 24, 2018

Yes. Bring bug repellant

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Is there parking?

Gordon Wilson | Aug 24, 2018
Christopher Nash | Aug 24, 2018

Yes, there is parking

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Do you offer discounts for military veterans and family?

Ken Payne | Aug 24, 2018
Jessica Ciccone | Aug 24, 2018

What is the discount? Is it better than the 2 for 12.50 on groupon?

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Would like to donate my two 5 yr old tortice spur thighs one make one female

Carol Gober | Aug 24, 2018
Marsh Christmas | Aug 24, 2018

I imagine they would be ecstatic but you'll need to actually CALL them

Is there handicap parking?

Carol Sayres | Aug 16, 2022
Marcus Douglas | Aug 16, 2022

Yes

Do they rent wheel chairs?

Sharon Shippey | Jun 24, 2022
Rick Hedden | Jun 24, 2022

I don't know for sure, but I didn't see anything at check in. No price list, no chairs queued up, no placard stating the availability. Hope that helps

Are the birds available to see, they were not around due to a bird flu before.

Sovanny Hear | Jun 24, 2022
Thomas Villanova | Jun 24, 2022

Due to heath crisis birds are not on display at this time

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What is the best time of the year to see the plants in bloom?

George Lord | Jun 24, 2022
Levonda Coats | Jun 24, 2022

Spring very early summer

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Cherry blossoms there?

MICHAEL | Apr 25, 2022
Nena Whitfield | Apr 25, 2022

We don’t have cherry blossom trees in Florida! That’s DC ;)

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Is there a coconut Grove?

Teresa Krog | Apr 25, 2022
John Hitchcock | Apr 25, 2022

Yes

What is the age for Senior ticket at Sunken Gardens?

Lori Barry | Mar 26, 2022
Maureen Fitzgerald | Apr 25, 2022

12.00 each

Is there a swimming hole here?

Scott Livingston | Aug 23, 2021
Edward Cadle | Aug 23, 2021

No

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What is the cost to get in?

Gloria Benanti | Aug 23, 2021
Roxanne Cato | Aug 23, 2021

$12 adults, $6 children and $10 senior citizen

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Do they close if they weather is not good?

Destiny Heatherly | Aug 23, 2021
Mohit Sambhu | Aug 23, 2021

Not sure. But, everything is outside. So, if the weather is not good, you probably wouldn't want to be there anyway.

Are there still capybara at Sunken Gardens?

nancy green | Aug 23, 2021
Sandra Aponte | Aug 23, 2021

I didn't see any I was recently

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where do you have indoor wedding receptions?

Diane Randle | Aug 23, 2021
Raymond Mcculley | Aug 23, 2021

Up stares

Are wheelchairs available ?

Sheryl Rudat | Aug 23, 2021
Jeannette Rubio | Aug 23, 2021

Not sure didnt see any but you can call them to see

Do they rent power scooters so u don't have to push a manual wheel chair through the gardens?

Paul Lawson | Aug 23, 2021
Bea Michael Addison | Aug 23, 2021

I did not see those while there recently. No.

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Is it below sea level.

Lowell Manlove | Aug 23, 2021
Chrystal Bost | Aug 23, 2021

Yes

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Is there wifi at the gardens.. asking for my teenagers

wendy paisley | Aug 23, 2021
Shanda C | Aug 23, 2021

Yes

are they open on Sunday

Linda Paxton | Aug 23, 2021
Firas Barghouthi | Aug 23, 2021

Yes

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Can you bring a tripod and camera to take pictures?

Jay Sanders | Aug 23, 2020
Capt Dave | Aug 23, 2020

Yes! Definitely a great destination to capture photos.

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Are you in operation right now

Pat Smith | Aug 23, 2020
Susan Weinman | Aug 23, 2020

Yes

Do they offer a discount for teachers? We deserve it!

Diamela Pastorello | Aug 23, 2020
Ilias Kalessis | Aug 23, 2020

Yhete are discount coupons on line.

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How much it cost? Is parking free?

barcelonista x100pre | Aug 23, 2020
Marge Rojewski | Aug 23, 2020

Parking is free. Admission:  Effective February 1, 2020 Adults: $12  Seniors (62+): $10  Children (2-17): $6 Check Groupon for discount tickets.

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Is it better to have a guided tour or a self guided tour

Sara Dottellis | Aug 23, 2020
John Porter | Aug 23, 2020

Self is good.

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Are you still selling engraved bricks as a fund raiser for the gardens?

Jean Mack | Aug 23, 2020
Paula Hillyard | Aug 23, 2020

I think I saw a sign about the bricks but also dont work there. I would call them directly.

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Should I buy tickets in advance for a weekday?

Wayne Ebanks | Aug 24, 2019
Lee Hasselbeck | Aug 24, 2019

No

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Are dogs allowed??

Kristin Paiz | Aug 24, 2019
Breanna Seaman | Aug 24, 2019

I dont think they would be just because they would want to mark their territory on everything. You might want to give them a call.

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can you hand feed the flamingos

janis mann | Aug 24, 2019
BRUCE ELLIOTT | Aug 24, 2019

N0

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Are the flamingos banded?

Harriet Duncan | Aug 24, 2019
BRUCE ELLIOTT | Aug 24, 2019

Yeppers...@

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Are there benches to sit down in the park?

Gaileen Quammie | Aug 24, 2019
Rev. Dr. David Cole | Aug 24, 2019

There are nice park benches and a slew of picnic tables strategically placed in every little nook.

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Do they sell plants

Bell Howell | Aug 24, 2019
Brook Bodoh | Aug 24, 2019

No they do not.

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Is there a student rate?

Sue Downing | Aug 24, 2019
Tara Price | Aug 24, 2019

Yes. College too. I dont remember how much though.

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We were there yesterday and the bougainvillea were gorgeous. Was that because we just came at their optimum time, or do they bloom like that all year?

Julie Ammann | Aug 24, 2019
Frank Myka | Aug 24, 2019

They can bloom year round but they are at heir prime in the Winter. Your timing was great!

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What are the days and hours open

Naoma Muzaine | Aug 24, 2019
Katie Mattison | Aug 24, 2019

From their website: Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  Sunday: Noon - 4:30 p.m. The last admission is sold at 4 p.m. daily.

What is the cost of parking at sunken gardens

Snooky Joe | Aug 24, 2019
Snooky Joe | Aug 24, 2019

Thank you all

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Can you rent a wheelchair ??

Jena Liedtke | Aug 24, 2019
Susan Bernstein | Aug 24, 2019

Not really sure The ones I saw today we're privately owned

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I'm wondering if there are single memberships available?

June Bugg | Aug 24, 2019
Marc Erwin | Aug 24, 2019

Yes. Check with them.

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are wheelchairs available for use?

amyklai1 white rock | Aug 24, 2019
Taylor Murphy | Aug 24, 2019

No I don't think they did, it is smaller than most botanical gardens so I'd be surprised if they did

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Does Sunken Gardens rent scooters or wheelchairs for people that can't walk much?

Dianne Marrone | Aug 24, 2019
Robert Holmes | Aug 24, 2019

Unfortunately there are not scooters or wheelchairs for rent. While you are welcome to bring your own wheelchair, some of the pathways are not ADA accessible. These areas are well marked on the map they give you when you buy your tickets at the front desk.

Can you send an email for me to contact you guys? I have a list of questions.

Cerenna Mussone | Aug 24, 2019
M E | Aug 24, 2019

You need to look up their facebook page or website. Not go through google.

Is Sunken Gardens dog friendly?

Kathie Luft | Aug 24, 2019
Houdinis Trujillo | Aug 24, 2019

No pets allowed. The walkways are slim to maximize the plant spaces. There's no space for pets to relieve themselves.

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How much is that children's play area?

Jessica Ciccone | Aug 24, 2018
Michael Lesniewicz | Aug 24, 2018

$10.00 for entry.

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Do you have wheelchairs or mobility scooters for rent?

Rhonda Pope | Aug 24, 2018
Shatark Bajpai | Aug 24, 2018

No, they dont have

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Has anyone ever been to the morning yoga there? When is it? Where in the park is it?

Sherri Stanescu | Aug 24, 2018
MILDRED BROWN | Aug 24, 2018

NEVER BEEN , MY FARVORITE IS BOTINICIAL GARDENS NICER , MORE IN THE LIGHT INSTEAD LIKE SUNKEN GARDENS , SUNKEN GARDENS IS ENTRY & BOTANICAL GARDENS NO ENTRY FEE , YOU LL LOVE 😊INJOY& GO TO THERE WEBSITE OR CALL THE OFFICE OR WHICH EVER YOU CHOOSE TO GO & BOTH PLACES HAVE ACESSIABLE PARKING

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Do you give a military discount?

Lucky Sprowl | Aug 24, 2018
Raymond Mcculley | Aug 24, 2018

No

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Are we able to have photo shoots here??

Meredith Kosmoski | Aug 24, 2018
Colby Butler (Colby-Wan Shinobi) | Aug 24, 2018

Yes, but as others have said you might want to coordinate with the staff for formal photo shoots.

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Are dogs allowed?

Al Marma | Aug 24, 2018
Jdg1767 | Aug 24, 2018

No

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How much does the bday party package

RAMONA WALLACE | Aug 24, 2018
Ashlee Mac | Aug 24, 2018

Sunken Gardens does not offer a birthday party package. We do however have a class room and reception room available to rent for events. Please call to inquire. The Great Explorations children’s museum is a separate entity and is not affiliated with the Sunken Gardens. We do however offer a single day general admission ticket to both locations for the day of purchase only.

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Can you bring pets?

Robin barron | Aug 24, 2018
Ashlee Mac | Aug 24, 2018

Hi. I am an Employee at the Sunken Gardens and it’s service dogs only.

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How old is sunken gardens

Larry Jackson | Aug 24, 2018
Samuel Elliot | Aug 24, 2018

The Gardens began in 1903, when plumber and avid gardener George Turner Sr. purchased the site, including a shallow lake 10 feet (3.0 m) below sea level, which he drained to form his private "sunken" garden. In the 1920s, Turner had opened a nursery and began selling fruits, vegetables, roses and other plants, and visitors were paying a nickel each to stroll through the gardens. In the fall of 1935, he fenced his garden and started charging an admission fee of 25 cents. The Gardens eventually became widely popular, and from the 1950s through the 1970s were ranked among Florida’s top ten commercial attractions.

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Do you sell plants, specifically the exotic orchids? If not, can you advise where to purchase?

Len Czecholinski | Aug 24, 2018
Marsh Christmas | Aug 24, 2018

I don't actually work there but from my trip... They don't sell them but there are alot of local Gardens to buy from.... Or my orchids i normally get from home Depot

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