My family had a wonderful day exploring the botanical garden. If you stop inside the visitor center before the garden they have an activity for the kids. My boys really enjoyed the list of things to look for while exploring. On the list we found bugs, butterflies, lizards, flowers and a few more. The garden has a few shady spots that were much needed for a break from the heat. They also have a little section of music instruments to play. We didn't get to try them but someone was playing a beautiful melody while we were there. When we were done exploring the beautiful garden we headed back to the visitor center. The boys both got stickers for completing their activities list. Inside the visitor center they also sell some beautifully crafted cups, soaps, honey and other trinkets. My boys picked out a few toys and I go their honey. The honey is actually really delicious. read more

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When we first moved back to Clovis, we stayed with my mother-in-law and she lived right across the street from the botanical garden and park. My kids loved coming here. It was always a great way to spend some outdoor time and get fresh air. The new building in the botanical garden is incredible and 100% community funded! That means the volunteers and donors of this space fully own everything! With zero government red tape, they're able to fast track art events, adult ED classes, garden parties, and create jobs for the community. The new building is beautiful and comes with a small gift shop, selling local artist pieces, indoor meeting/recreation area, and an shaded outdoor patio. The patio is public and available for anybody who is walking the trail. We actually ate our lunch here, before walking the botanical garden trail for a nature scavenger hunt. They also cleaned up a few of the trails and opened up a few more areas for outdoor events. This is a great addition to the Clovis community and if you haven't been yet, get yourself here and support this beautiful botanical garden! read more

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My relatives was in town visiting, so we decide to go visit your garden.This is the second time I have been to the garden. They have done so much improvement to the place. First of all they had a children place that was interactive which made my grand-daughter happy. All areas were signed and inviting to guests as well as very cute and clean. My niece has a website for children in Los Angeles area so will be writing about your lovely place soon! read more

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We were in town for a few days during spring break and visiting the garden was our last stop before driving home. It is newly renovated with a sleek, modern visitor center but the gardens are the highlight. There is a cute children's garden and several model gardens that offer options for those of us aspiring to have one at home. It is an enchanting, calming space. There is plenty of parking and is free though donations are appreciated. read more

I have been going here for years, but I haven't been since they built their new visitor center. Finally got to visit the new beautiful building. It's really nice, inside is a gift shop. The gardens are always fun to visit. Of course it's January so not much is in bloom, but it's still nice to visit. It's great for kids, families, friends or a solo walk. It's located inside Dry creek park. Parking is free but can be limited on weekends due to the playground that is very popular. Today there was a drum circle right outside the gardens, it was really cool. There is a trail outside of the gardens as well, you can walk along the creek bed. read more

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We attended a Rotary event at this beautiful botanical gardens. We were given a tour and provided with lots of information about the gardens. Thanks to a generous donation, the information building will be built. I'm excited to see the finished product, once the main building is completed. Until then, I encourage everyone to go take a walk through the gardens. read more

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A beautiful garden run entirely by volunteers. Great place to spend an afternoon studying each plant variety. Parking is shared with the local family park. And the entrance fee is voluntary. Donations are welcomed. The one acre garden opened to the public in April of 2004. It is currently four acres. They are dedicated to educating the public about water conservation. You can expect to find the following gardens inside: Cactus, Mediterranean, South African, Chilean, Native Californian, Demonstration, Sensory and Children's. A Visitor Center is currently in the planning stages. If you'd like to purchase plants here they offer fall and spring sales events. Current hours; Wednesday through Sunday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Closed Monday & Tuesday. read more

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Took my granddaughter and wow, just wow we had so much fun learning about all the different varieties of amazing plant life such a beautiful afternoon we had. I would definitely go back over and over again. read more

Great place to visit Go early before the heat I would like to return in the fall Beautiful place read more

Hidden gem in the Central Valley with nice demonstration gardens to learn about what types of foliage and fauna grow well in the valley climate. Right next to a big playground for all ages and large park. read more

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This is a wonderful place to visit for the true beauty of plants native to the area, as well as those that do well, too. read more

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We joined the Clovis Botanical Garden for an evening tour and fundraiser. It's a beautiful garden and a great way to learn about what grows well in and around Fresno. Also a wonderful place to take walks with children. The volunteers were friendly and knowledgeable. They are in the middle of completing a visitor's center designed by local architect, Art Dyson. read more

I was here to do a breastfeeding photo shoot and it was the perfect time! I got to capture so many blooming bushes and flowering plants. I was surprised to know that this cute little garden is free and is operated solely by volunteers. They are open Wed-Sun 9am-4pm and is closed Mon-Tues. This garden has a beautiful entrance with our CA state flower the Golden Poppy display. The garden is really inviting for all ages. It is well kept and has nice walk ways for you to stay on and guide you to certain paths. There are many plants along the way. There are also seating areas with benches for you to take a break while your kids run around or if you want to relax. There are art like displays, and sculpture that are created by people and is donated to this garden. I just think it adds such nice touch to the surrounding. This park is located on the same grounds as Dry Creek Park, and there are plenty of parking spaces. It can tend to get pack, but I never had trouble not finding a spot to park. Definitely a great garden to visit! read more

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This garden is right next to dry creek park in Clovis . Whenever we are at the park playing, we love to pop in here and walk around checking out everything. They sell plants and give you ideas of what to plant in your yard and a good lesson on what's native here. They hold events throughout the year and you can even rent out gazebo spots for your own special events. read more

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One of my favorite local gardens. So zen despite there being a playground right outside the garden. Lots if shady spots and sunny spots depending what you're looking for when you visit. Very calming location and lots of surrounding walking trails that I love taking my dog on. Beautiful and clean. 10/10 read more

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Cute spot in town! It's small but they have a focus on xeroscaping and local foliage to use in your front and backyard to be environmentally safe and native landscape. They ended up having a bonsai sale when we stopped by so that was a fun surprise! read more

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7/19/23 The pictures are misleading. It's nice, but nothing like the pictures. It's in the same area as the Dry Creek park. Pretty disappointing, but still nice and green. read more

You can come and walk at this Park and see beautiful flowers, birds and relief stress.

"We ask that you not sample...next time (inferring next time I'll know better)" This is what was said to me when it was my husband and toddler who picked a lemon off the ground and they were seen by a volunteer who was letting me know they'd close in 15 min today. I'd suggest you post a sign that says this and to include the fallen fruit it off limits. It a nice garden and the volunteers are appreciated for all they've contributed to making it so lovely. But yeah, post this additional rule at the garden, on your website or Facebook that all fruit, fallen or in the plant/tree is off limits, not to be sampled. I do feel it's petty. In Hanford they have a garden where the community harvests the fruit together....just saying it's a bit more community oriented. Oh well. read more

I love this easy trail. I usually do a round loop which ends up being one mile . You can go further . The road is the limit . My favorite time is during the fall with all the trees changing colors . read more

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Very pretty garden. Lots of beautiful flowers. My mom uses a walker and was able to get around it easily. read more

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Love this place. Peaceful, well tended plants and the person the the information office was super helpful. Highly recommend to go if you are in the area. read more

Came here with my family and it was awesome. I highly recommend coming in the morning or during spring not summer like I did. But overall it was so relaxing and nice. The kids loved it. Took a lot of nice photos that I will cherish with my mom read more

Lovely and welcoming. Volunteers gladly answer questions. If you haven't been in a while, check it out again because it is expanding. read more

Cute little garden to visit in the spring with kids. Picnic friendly and right next to a park.

Having so many things to do with work and school can make one forget about the beautiful places all around us! This garden is just around the corner from my house (which we have been in for about 9 years), and this is the first time i've been! It's pretty small but has many little walkways and hidden sweet spots! The flowers and paths are so pretty and me and my 2 friends spent about 45 minutes walking around and hanging out! They have a very interesting sustainable landscaping display that was informative and really pleasing to look at. You can buy little pots and plants there but there is no entrance fee! read more

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Where : inside Dry Creek Park on Clovis/Alluvial Parking : You can park at the dry creek park parking lot which is convenient. Fee: Free ( feel free to donate a small amount or large if you want ) Hours : 9 am - 4 pm Wednesday - Sunday When I got there , I was greeted by a nice friendly volunteer staff named Cathey. She told me a little bit about the garden, like what's in bloom and told me about some books I can look at in the gift shop to identify the flower names. Inside the gift shop , they sell some plants. Tons of flowers are in full bloom right now. But also lots of bees. I mean lots. If you are allergic to bees , definitely be careful. There's a nice cacti/succulents garden , Mediterranean garden, edible plants garden , etc.. There are some nice benches and tablets and chairs throughout the garden. This place really came a long way ! I remember bringing my son here when he was a baby which is about 10 years ago , there wasn't much to see here but now it's improved so much. Thanks to dedicated volunteers who have been putting time and effort here. It's become such a neat botanical garden. If you like flowers, plants , trees , cacti and succulents , horticulture, you will definitely enjoy this place. One more thing , there's this little silly bird laid her eggs on the gravel . Don't get too close to her and the eggs read more

Very nicely maintained garden, plus dry creek park next to it with a nice play area and great music instruments for kids

Very pretty and a nice place to check out to calm the kiddos after playing at the park.

This place surprised us!! My daughters and I were trying to kill some time. We found this little but beautiful garden next to a park. It was like a "secret garden!" It really showed off all of California's wild flowers, which I liked the most. It had several bench that you could sit on and enjoy the scenery. And it was also free! read more

Its a botanical garden at its infancy and its not going to wow people with just the first look but I do think its an interesting visit to do at least once if your in Clovis and Fresno. This place is FREE and its done by a non profit that doesn't receive funding, it is growing its exhibits every day and adding new things by the day so it is going to be exciting, but most importantly it does what its suppose to do, which is showcase some of the most beautiful plants, herb, flowers and shrubs in one very big garden. This place divides itself to different sections, so it has the Australian garden, the american garden, the cactus garden and so etc. Its interesting to also learn about water saving methods and other gardening lessons here too. The garden is not lush or landscaped to perfection yet like other gardens in the world, so if you visit this place expect for imperfection, but also be surprised that there are exhibits that looks so fancy and well done like the Mediterranean garden which was sponsored by local companies . The valuable thing that you would reap while visiting here is learning that there are actually a few varieties of plants that we know, for example simple herb plants like rosemary, there is like 3-4 varieties, I didn't know that. The docents here are really nice and they do have lots of places to sit and they provide a proper map of the garden with information. There will be insects flying and little lizard running, but they wont disturb you, its really safe and there are a huge variety of plants with proper labels to learn. I do love that they have sections dividing each garden and that they are growing, definitely a must see in the dry creek park, the parking is free and it is a great walk and exercise. read more

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Delightful demonstration garden in a lovely community park, Dry Creek Park. I attended their open house and plant sale that is presented the last Saturday of every September. Lots of hands-on assistance with plant selection and advice on how to plant your selections. read more

First time going there it's so nice and well maintained I really like that there are so many different landscapes in one area I even saw a lizard and a butterfly will make sure to return on a regular basis to enjoy read more

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Beautiful botanical garden...great for solo walks, couples, friends and family. There are different garden concepts and plant variety, they focus mainly on drought tolerant plants so it's nice to see what can actually grow and survive in Fresno weather. Our you haven't been here please come check it out. Admission is free, the staff are all volunteers and super friendly. They accept volunteers to help maintain the garden too. read more

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Beautiful drought tolerant landscaping. Plants are labeled for easy identification. Staff is friendly and they sell cactus and succulents at a reasonable price. We enjoyed our visit. read more

This botanical garden in Clovis is tranquil and peaceful. Walking around with a friend is very refreshing and is most definitely a great investment of time. They have many nice picture spots along with a bonsai market. Another plus to this place is that it has a park right next to it and a huge field that is simply beautiful during golden hour. Then, on the other side of the block, is another park that, though I did not get to explore, looked beautiful as there were many people having photoshoots. The last plus to add is that the street the park is on is beautiful. The only detraction is that there were some parts of the park that was littered with leaves and some plants were still growing. read more

Clovis Botanical Garden - Keep this picture in mind when visiting here. The street is not photogenic, and you'll think how much nicer the street is in person. - Botanical Gardens Near Me - Clovis, California

This is a lovely garden (especially in Spring and early Summer) to explore with the family. Golden poppies and other flowers adorn this place, which runs off donations (drop a few bucks in the box and enjoy. My little one loves to come here to touch the flowers or chase some of the larger insects (such as grasshoppers). Check the hours on their website, and also check out the special events. If you go on the right day, you can watch gardening demonstrations as well. read more

I thought there would be more plants and flowers to look at but it looked pretty dull. There wasn't much to look at but the pathway to walk in was pretty clean and well kept. They do however offer events so maybe I'll check those out in the future. read more

Clovis Botanical Garden is next to Dry Creek Park where the children's play area is located. CBG showcases water wise plants that thrive in the San Joaquin Valley. Location is on Clovis Ave between Alluvial and Nees in Clovis CA. Not downtown Clovis as map would indicate. Hours are 9am to 4pm Wednesday through Sunday. read more

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Very peaceful place to take a walk, check out the plants, meditate, etc. The garden hasn't been opened long and things are starting to take shape. It's a great space. You can even throw events here. This place is ran on donations and volunteers. It's a nice gem for Clovis and Fresno. They still have room to grow so I can't wait to see how this place is in a few years and as all the plants/flowers start to blossom even more. This is also a nice place to take your kids who want to learn about different kind of plants. They are labeled and there is literature around to help. On this day that we went there was a staff member who was very friendly and ready to answer any questions we had. They have a very good thing going on here and I hope the citizens of Fresno and Clovis continue to support it. It's free by the way. Please respect the garden and have your young ones as well as it only takes one person to ruin something good. Lots of parking as it is adjacent to Dry Creek Park. They put this cool container in the garden that has been painted with a mural. Very nice and colorful. This isn't just a small garden. It is a pretty good size and they still have undeveloped area towards the back. Great place to take photos as well. read more