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    Jensen Botanical Gardens

    4.2 (62 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Amy H.

    Very beautiful out door area with walking trails near by. Very small parking lot and a quick turn off of the busy highway. My husband happened to notice the sign driving by one day. He kept saying he wanted to stop by. We visited in October cooler weather and in the morning. A few people were also enjoying the area. I posted a few pictures on Facebook another person said go back in March when more flowers are in bloom. We hope we can go back then or at least in the spring time.

    Chinese Lantern
    Sheiva H.

    I was excited to visit this spot after seeing all the beautiful flower photos online--but I think we went a little too early in the season (March 16), because not everything was in bloom yet. Still, it was a peaceful and relaxing walk, and we made the most of it! One tip: try not to go the day after it rains. It was a little muddy in certain areas, so I'd give it a few dry days before heading out, especially if you're not wearing shoes you want to get dirty. We saw a few squirrels (which I was really hoping for!). They were pretty cautious, but once we tossed some food from a distance, a couple of them came closer to eat. Super cute and fun to watch! I also managed to get some nice photos of the flowers that were blooming, like the Chinese lanterns. There are benches where you can sit and enjoy the calm vibes, and overall the place was very clean--no trash around, and everything felt well cared for. My boyfriend and I went on a Sunday just to get out of the house, and it was a chill little outing. There were a few other people walking around, some quiet kids, and a couple of dogs on the main path. If you follow the trail down a bit, you'll come across what looks like a fenced-in community garden area. I'm guessing people rent plots there, but we just walked by to peek in. It didn't look super active, but still interesting. I think I may have seen a porta-potty down in that area, but I didn't notice any restrooms in the main botanical section--so just something to keep in mind if you're planning a visit. I also found out the whole park is maintained by volunteers, which is pretty cool. It gives it more of a community feel, and you can tell people care about the space. It's not a huge park--the flower loop is fairly small, and the overall area is more suited for a short stroll than a long hike--but it's peaceful, pretty, and worth a visit. I'd definitely go again, but later in the season when more is in bloom... and definitely not right after it rains!

    3/15/26 Stopped by today to see whether he Tulips are in bloom. They are!

    Love this hidden garden. Been coming here for years. It's a beautiful place to relax and take a mental rest. It's been ever evolving and you can see improvements made as the years pass.

    Alma S.

    My rating is relative to the botanical gardens that I have been to that are amazing. This is a delightful area to see in the area. However, it's not a large space to explore & not packed with a huge variety of flora. A lot of plants aren't labeled to know what they are. Your timing has to be right to see flowers like tulips and roses in bloom. Houses are visible around the periphery. However, it can still be a nice stroll, a peaceful place to sit on a bench, a great spot for photography, & a cute picnic spot. There are 2 entry points--one off of Fair Oaks Blvd & one off of Sutter Ave.

    Toyon
    Jennifer S.

    This is a cute, free spot to take a short walk through nature, although I feel that the term "botanical gardens" is a bit misleading. It's really just a pretty park. When you first walk in, there is a very short walkway around some flower gardens, and then another short walk (maybe about a quarter mile) back to an old olive grove. Off to one side of the main walkway, there is a pretty old wooden building with stained glass windows, which can be reserved for special functions, but is otherwise off-limits. It is easy to walk around the entire premises in about fifteen minutes or less. Since I just found this place a few months ago, I haven't seen the tulips (or many of the other flowers) in bloom yet, but have enjoyed the toyon and fuchsia. The olive grove is neat, but small (not nearly as big as the one off of the Johnny Cash Trail in Folsom). As I write this, there are lots of black and purple olives littering the ground. My friend asked me last week: "What are those?" "Olives." "Really? Can I eat them?" "I don't know... I think you have to brine them before you can eat them." Overall, this is definitely more of a park than a botanical garden, but it's a pretty place to walk around.

    Tulips
    Kaylee C.

    Wow, the tulips are STUNNING! I visited in mid March and the tulip garden was in full bloom. There's a little pathway to walk around the garden, which is pretty small, I'd say about a 10 minute walk around total. There are a few benches to take a seat and enjoy the flowers. You can also walk behind the garden up into a grass field for a more extensive walk. Not many flowers to view up there, though. There's a house/community building there that was closed down. I wonder if you can rent it to use for community events. Not sure, though.

    Diane R.

    This is a hidden gem. It is located off fair oaks Blvd but if you blink you might pass it like we almost did. The winter storms did wreck havoc on some portions but it is still a nice place to see some interesting plants and birds. Take a walk amongst the trees here. There is even a tactile garden for the blind.

    Selena C.

    I always love coming here! There's a beautiful vibe that is always present. Fresh Greenery! Multiple areas to enjoy! This can be used to come take a walk, sit with Gods creations and to also take wonderful photos at! I've had multiple photo sessions here and have been able to do many looks in different areas. Follow my instagram page to see more @SelenaCelestePhoto

    Miss Ella at the park sign, and bridge entrance.
    Leigh S.

    This is a hidden gem. Such a beautiful, and peaceful space. Not too busy, lush, shaded and quiet. Markers on the plants, written and in Braille so one can learn about all the different plants and flowers. Just lovely.

    Prom pictures
    Ashley R.

    Absolutely gorgeous, i went there to take prom pictures and they look amazing i definitely recommend for taking pictures

    Butterfly!
    Gwyne P.

    Coming here during the summer was a risk because most of the flowers have already bloomed and withered. However, there were some flowers still thriving and I loved it! When making your way over here, drive a bit slower as your approach the parking lot because the entrance will suddenly appear. There's only one way to enter and it's the same exit so if you miss it, you'll need to go around and attempt again. The layout of the area is very clever and once there are more blooms, there will be lots of areas for photo ops!

    Carol S.

    This park is sooooo pretty!!! Its the second time ive hadca picnic here! Such an appropriate place to visit at Easter time! I love it!

    Will come back in the spring.

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    Spring is a wonderful time to visit this garden although anytime will renew your spirit!

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    I love this place. It's beautiful and quaint all at the same time. Perfect for photography and entertaining enough for a mini-adventure.

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    Very quaint, small but pretty! I wish it was larger to walk a little more and enjoy the outdoors!!

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    Ask the Community - Jensen Botanical Gardens

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    I think there are sogns posted there stating that no dogs are allowed.

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    I think there's a charge for taking professional photos on the premises. Maybe even a permit. I don't know how to acquire permission for photos. Maybe look for the Garden's contact information for further explanation.

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