Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Category: Botanical garden

Address: Summer House, 4700 SW 58th Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA

Phone: +13523724981

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–7PM

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–7PM

Reviews

hybrid paranormal_138

Sep 8, 2022

Its a nice place

lisa coleman

Sep 7, 2022

Everything looked brown. Nit a good time to go

Matthew Adjemian

Sep 6, 2022

Totally worth the $10 entrance fee! It’s a large park with a long trail for walking. Many native and imported plants that are beautifully manicured and arranged to demonstrate various environments.

Kate Pizzi

Sep 5, 2022

Lovely afternoon.

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Questions & Answers

Is there a fee or any thing you need to pay to get in

Nicholas Aguiar | Sep 13, 2019
Lisa Lawson | Sep 13, 2019

Yes there is a fee of $8.00. Bring bug spray. Lots of mosquitos, but it is a beautiful area.

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Does Kanapaha occasionally sell plants from their displays through division and/or cuttings? If so, when?

Sandra Gardner | Sep 13, 2018
nathaniel eziekieal | Sep 13, 2018

They normaly will set plants out in the middle behind the wooden fence in the parking lot behind a sign saying free if they have extras​ or they thin the beds out so yes sometimes they do. Normaly during the spring and summer.

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Is there flowers blooming right now in kanapaha BOTANICAL gardens in alachua

Donald Dillavou | Sep 13, 2019
Miguel A. Rodriguez | Sep 13, 2019

You will see some beautiful flowers blooming now but the the best time would be in spring.

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Would like to go to moon light activity but I miss it for last 2 year. Is there a way to know in advance it coming up.

Brenda Bagan | Sep 13, 2018
Afnan Zarief | Sep 13, 2018

They post their events on Facebook 😊

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When is the bamboo sale?

Arthur Heath | Sep 13, 2018
Lucy Jackson | Sep 13, 2019

The website says January and February under the special events

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Are the gardens dog friendly to walk along the walkway?

Rajiv Maraj | Sep 13, 2018
Bill Russell (Coolbreeze) | Sep 13, 2018

Dogs are allowed on leashes except during special events. Take em there all the time without issue.

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What is the policy for weddings & events or where could I find more information on that?

Jamie North | Oct 17, 2021
Nancy Boyd | Oct 17, 2021

They do have both of these available. There is a section on their website about it with the contact information.

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Does the garden have a picnic area?

Sharhonda Jones | Sep 12, 2021
Leath Revell | Sep 12, 2021

Yes there are a few tables located around the gardens that you can sit and eat at.

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Are the gardens open on sunday

Charlene Barton | Sep 12, 2020
Kanapaha Gardens | Sep 12, 2020

Yes

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Are there wheelchairs available for use?

Gail Torgunrud | Sep 12, 2020
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens | Sep 12, 2020

Yes, the gardens has around 4-5 wheelchairs available to for public use.

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What is this place?

MusiciansGalapagosIslands | Sep 13, 2019
Kathie Land | Sep 13, 2019

A botanical garden with two beautiful walking paths. Pets welcome on leash

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How long does it take to walk thru the gardens?

A Google User | Sep 13, 2019
Cheryl Hoyt | Sep 13, 2019

We were there for three hours and could have stayed longer had we not encountered a cottonmouth snake. Definitely worth a visit.

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Are pets allowed

Lois Girvan | Sep 13, 2019
DieLawn024 | Sep 13, 2019

Only hamsters

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Is mid April too late to see flowers?

Dorothy Schilling | Sep 13, 2019
Phillip Allen | Sep 13, 2019

Yeah, the high diversity of all the different species of plants means you can see flowers for long periods throughout the year. Check it out!

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Are dogs allowed on a leash?

Colleen Stenstream | Sep 13, 2019
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens | Sep 13, 2019

Yes, dogs are allowed on a leash any day we do not have a major event.

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Are pets allowed

Richard Knowles | May 15, 2022
Matthew Crews | May 15, 2022

I've seen dogs on leashes on my visit. I assume just like any other place, they'll be fine so long as they are well trained and you clean up after them.

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Do they except card?

kaitlin Pons | Apr 15, 2022
Hussain Almoamen | Apr 15, 2022

Yes they do, at first I thought they don’t and I took cash with me but when I went there and asked they said yes

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wil the plant auction be offered this year in conjunction with spring festival?

Nan Porter | Mar 16, 2022
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens | Mar 16, 2022

Unfortunately the plant auction will not be held during the 2022 Spring Garden Festival.

Is there a Senior Citizens discount?

Marsha Stroub | Oct 17, 2021
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens | Oct 17, 2021

We do not offer a Senior Citizens discount. The general admission fee for all adults is $10 per adult.

Do you have electric carts

CHERYL LAROCHE | Oct 17, 2021
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens | Oct 17, 2021

We do not have electric carts, however, we do have wheelchairs available for guests. They can be found either at the EAST or WEST doors of our building.

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Is there a festival this year?

MARY ANN BISHOP | Sep 12, 2021
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens | Sep 12, 2021

The 2021 Spring Garden Festival has been cancelled.

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Is the 2021 Spring festival been canceled ?

Susan Smith | Sep 12, 2021
Edward Hawkins | Sep 12, 2021

Yes

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are dogs allow

Iq iQ | Sep 12, 2021
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens | Sep 12, 2021

All pets are welcome as long as they are on leashes and under the owner's control at all times. Pets must also be up to date on vaccines and display no history of aggression.

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Are dogs allowed on leash?

Darlene Mancuso | Sep 12, 2021
Brittney Harris | Sep 12, 2021

Yes

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I plan on going in a few weeks. It will be the middle of December then. Would it still be worthwhile to go, or do you think I should wait until spring?

Clay Maynard | Sep 12, 2021
Alexis Caffrey | Sep 12, 2021

The most colorful time of the year is the summer but there is still plenty of evergreen areas to view in the winter such as the bamboo garden, palm hammock, fern cobble and cycad garden. We hope to see you out!

Are you open now?

Linda Rue Quinn | Sep 12, 2021
Alicia de la Rosa | Sep 12, 2021

No not at this moment . They open in the morning .

Is there a large place in the parking lot for a vehicle towing a camper?

Ed Toney | Sep 12, 2020
Randy Hoyum | Sep 12, 2020

You might be better off parking off the roadside just before the parking lot. Is call ahead and make those arrangements.

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Are you allowed to take pics here like professional pics? Coming to the area in July and would love to take some pics around the place 💖🌷🌹🥀

iLeAnA Alaniesmom | Sep 12, 2020
Bonnie Bernau | Sep 12, 2020

Yes, as others said, photography is allowed and there is much beauty to capture. However I believe they have a policy related to professional photography, i.e., for business purposes, like wedding or commercial shoots. They are a private, not for profit garden, so permits may be required if you plan to sell your work. Best to call and inquire before you arrive & unload all your equipment.

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Can I purchase an annual membership? ? Cost?

Betty “Betty the Great” Pearson | Sep 12, 2020
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens | Sep 12, 2020

Yes we do have annual memberships available. Prices will vary depending on the level of membership. Here is a direct link to the prices https://kanapaha.org/membership

What is cost

Antonia Daniels | Sep 13, 2019
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens | Sep 13, 2019

$10 for Adults and $5 for children 5 and older

Is there much for kids to do?

Jennifer Perez | Sep 13, 2019
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens | Sep 13, 2019

We have a playground area in our children's garden that is suited for kids ages 2-6 years. We also have an area where kids can feed the fish for $25 cents.

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Does it cost a fee to visit Kanapaha Garfens?

Priscilla Johnston | Sep 13, 2019
Ann White | Sep 13, 2019

It was $10 for the garden show. I'm not sure about the price of regular admission.

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Will there be fruit trees for sale

Barbara Waters | Sep 13, 2019
Ken & Tina | Sep 13, 2019

http://kanapaha.org/events/all-events/

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Are dogs permitted

Ernestine Ellington | Sep 13, 2019
Jose N Colon | Sep 13, 2019

Of course, if dogs are allowed, it is bullshit to meditate to learn

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What hours will the Gardens be open on Sunday December 23rd?

Duane Tully | Sep 13, 2019
Bonnie Mcfee | Sep 13, 2019

Looks like 9 am to the earlier of 7 pm or dusk. Closed Christmas Day.

Why do you have so much mosquito ?

Shamsul Alam | Sep 13, 2018
Jessica Saylor | Sep 13, 2018

The gardens are right next to a swamp, so a lot of standing water that is great breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

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Do you have shuttles or scooters for elders or handicap?

a w | Sep 13, 2018
kevin raynard | Sep 13, 2018

I do not think they do. Please remember you are just posting a question, NOT talking to the owners of the gardens directly.

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How much does it cost to get in or is it free

Chantany Hearod | Sep 13, 2018
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens | Sep 13, 2018

$8 per adult and $4 for children ages 5-13. Children 4 and under are free

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Is it free to get in

Heather Baldeo | Sep 13, 2018
Duncan Adkins | Sep 13, 2018

It's $8 for adults, $2 for kids

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I am looking for bamboo to buy. When will the gardens have some for sale

Jackie Fenton | Sep 13, 2018
Ravish Paul | Sep 13, 2018

The dates would be published on the website.

Is this garden pet friendly ?

melissa castrejon | Sep 13, 2018
Dalron Prime | Sep 13, 2018

Yup! I bring my dog routinely. I've even seen someone walking a cat on a leash.

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What is the meaning of Kanapaha?

Alfredo D. | Sep 13, 2018
Dalron Prime | Sep 13, 2018

It comes from two word parts that mean reeds/ fronds and hit. It refers to the huts made from palm fronds.

Do they have wheelchairs to rent

Shirl Gunter | Sep 13, 2018
Sean Mclendon | Sep 13, 2018

I don't think so.

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Is bamboo stalks for sale?

Stephanie Watcher | Sep 13, 2018
Ashley Shelhon | Sep 13, 2018

The gardens usually has dried bamboo stalks available for sale. During harvesting season there are more options. If you ask the front desk they'll show you where the stalks are.

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