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We went here a few weeks ago. If you like nature & enjoying a good walk, this place is awesome! It's completely free & there are paved trails that you can walk your dog along on one side of the park. The other side has gorgeous trails through bridges. They offer a wide variety of activities each month. Ongoing yoga, tai chi & breath work classes. The variety of plants & flowers is amazing. There's even a beautiful butterfly garden. This is truly a hidden gem that I can't wait to go back to....once it's a bit colder.
Mead Botanical Garden is a little hidden oasis in the heart of a Winter Park neighborhood. It's free to enter with plenty of parking onsite and multiple trails/paths to explore. We visited for the first time in awhile this past weekend with our toddler and he really enjoyed running around and adventuring through the gardens. I will say -- every time I've come here many of the walking paths are extremely muddy & marshy, so I'd suggest not wearing nice shoes. My wobbly toddler also tripped over roots/uneven ground quite a few times, so little ones might get messy. Maybe my timing has always been off, but there never seems to be very many actual flowers in bloom either. We did come across a beautiful rose garden with full blooms which were very pretty. There was also a wedding happening near the greenhouse while we were there. You can book private events and they do have a venue, the Azalea Lodge, onsite. There are plenty of picnic tables & benches throughout the property to sit and enjoy snacks or a meal. We saw lots of birds and squirrels which my son loved. Overall, this is a great place to get outdoors, move your body, and enjoy some fresh air.
I have been going to mead botanical gardens for years. My favorite time to go is during the Night blooming Cercus. It only blooms one night each year and is absolutely beautiful.
This is a very beautiful garden with lots of paths to explore. Camelias were in full bloom when I went and they were so gorgeous. There's lots of varieties of plants and flowers. I noticed a yoga class taking place and some people had picnics or were walking their dogs or riding bikes, so it was nice to see that there's so much anyone can do here and explore.
This is such a gorgeous little spot to come with family and enjoy the area. Came to have a cute little picnic and nothing beats the nice wind, beautiful scenery, and sound of quiet and nature. They even have a cute little lake to sit by with picnic tables and big chairs.
You've gotta soak in wild Florida moments whenever and wherever you can, and Mead's beautiful botanical park and garden is a delightful little place to do it! It's tucked into Winter Park and filled with bird watchers, yoga groups, and individuals just looking for some peace. I swear I see something new every time I go. There's always little magically moments that seem straight out of a fairytale. Last time, I even came face to face with a woodpecker in the mulberry tree. I felt like a damn Disney Princess.
This is an excellent place for a picnic or to bring your dog, but the trails are a bit muddy and wonky. There aren't as many flowers or decor to see for a botanical garden. Feels more like your typical Florida swampy trail. It is a great place for performances and events as they have 2 outdoor stages. :)
This is hands down the best free experience you can get. Beautiful nature trails and gorgeous plants in bloom. It's peaceful and serene
Small and wild, it has so many varieties, a great place for green thumbs. Me has non but still enjoyed it. Many volunteers are working there, who are friendly and talkative, even thanking us for feeding the mosquitos ha ha ha. Ops I only managed to kill one, unintentionally, as I was scratching my itchy leg.
Situated near winter springs is this massive park with so much to do. We started the morning by walking the entire perimeter of the park and were in pure amazement. Afterwards we went and watched the turtles go in and out of their homes. The park is so beautiful and well maintained. The perfect place to bring friends or family to have a gathering, bbq, or party. Plenty of flowers for anyone who loves color, and a huge field to toss a ball or frisbee, and beautiful ponds for anyone looking for wet nature. We had such a good afternoon that we lost track of time and missed our lunch reservation.
Today, my work held a training at the Azalea Lodge and it was a great location! There was enough room to sit about 100 participants and the chairs were comfortable for the 6 hours we were sitting in them. The only complaint, is the WiFi connection was not able to handle that many people on it. Other than that, it was a great place to host a work event! I spaced on getting picture from inside, but I did snap one right outside the lodge as it was too beautiful to miss!
First time coming here, I definitely wanted to get away from alot of the touristy overpopulated parts of the Orlando area and escape somewhere beautiful to clear my mind. Sure, it's a popular place but there was hardly any people here. This place is definitely worth coming here, there's so many amazing plants, nature and vast scenery to explore where your walk could feel like you're in a garden to a bayou to open fields. There's a garden too off in the distance. How could I forget the little theaters too for various events! My only thing I didn't like about my time here is that there seems to be old boardwalk trails but they are apparently cut off from everything and just left there rotting away. I'd like to see that hopefully reopened.
A great botanical escape in the middle of Winter Park. It's set up like Florida used to be, which I love. The amphitheater is nicely done for event or performances. The Azalea Lodge is a beautiful place for parties or receptions as well. Come for a picnic and take a long walk. Lots of hidden places to see.
5 months ago
The Gardens are beautiful and a great place to reconnect with the world. We went to see the Night-Blooming Cereus. It's a once a year blooming that is amazing. The trails are an easy walk and quite beautiful. I highly recommend it. read more
4 months ago
i had a great time walking around this garden located in winter park. there was a wedding happening, a family gathering elsewhere by the river, & the whole space was buzzing w/ summer energy. there is a whole area of the garden i have yet to explore but good thing is - it's free! i was a little lost on the map, it would have been nice to have a more clear distance gauge because some of the lines look like the trail is super long when in reality it's not and just the placement of buildings/parking too. i'll be back to conquer that map !! or maybe i'll stay a while and smell the roses. read more
It is ok, but mostly uninteresting fairly untended swamp, albeit with boardwalks. The rose garden was excellent and in alignment with what I expected, but was atypical of the rest of the grounds. The wedding venue looked like a nice place to get hitched. Admission was free, maybe they would be bettet off charging a few bucks so they could do more with the place. Popular with birdwatchers. I was expecting a higher percentage of manicured gardens and signage, but instead saw many toppled over swamp trees with shallow roots. We did feel safe there, not in sketchy area. read more
We went here a few weeks ago. If you like nature & enjoying a good walk, this place is awesome! It's completely free & there are paved trails that you can walk your dog along on one side of the park. The other side has gorgeous trails through bridges. They offer a wide variety of activities each month. Ongoing yoga, tai chi & breath work classes. The variety of plants & flowers is amazing. There's even a beautiful butterfly garden. This is truly a hidden gem that I can't wait to go back to....once it's a bit colder. read more
Mead Botanical Garden is a little hidden oasis in the heart of a Winter Park neighborhood. It's free to enter with plenty of parking onsite and multiple trails/paths to explore. We visited for the first time in awhile this past weekend with our toddler and he really enjoyed running around and adventuring through the gardens. I will say -- every time I've come here many of the walking paths are extremely muddy & marshy, so I'd suggest not wearing nice shoes. My wobbly toddler also tripped over roots/uneven ground quite a few times, so little ones might get messy. Maybe my timing has always been off, but there never seems to be very many actual flowers in bloom either. We did come across a beautiful rose garden with full blooms which were very pretty. There was also a wedding happening near the greenhouse while we were there. You can book private events and they do have a venue, the Azalea Lodge, onsite. There are plenty of picnic tables & benches throughout the property to sit and enjoy snacks or a meal. We saw lots of birds and squirrels which my son loved. Overall, this is a great place to get outdoors, move your body, and enjoy some fresh air. read more
8 months ago
This is a very beautiful garden with lots of paths to explore. Camelias were in full bloom when I went and they were so gorgeous. There's lots of varieties of plants and flowers. I noticed a yoga class taking place and some people had picnics or were walking their dogs or riding bikes, so it was nice to see that there's so much anyone can do here and explore. read more
9 months ago
This is such a gorgeous little spot to come with family and enjoy the area. Came to have a cute little picnic and nothing beats the nice wind, beautiful scenery, and sound of quiet and nature. They even have a cute little lake to sit by with picnic tables and big chairs. read more
You've gotta soak in wild Florida moments whenever and wherever you can, and Mead's beautiful botanical park and garden is a delightful little place to do it! It's tucked into Winter Park and filled with bird watchers, yoga groups, and individuals just looking for some peace. I swear I see something new every time I go. There's always little magically moments that seem straight out of a fairytale. Last time, I even came face to face with a woodpecker in the mulberry tree. I felt like a damn Disney Princess. read more
This is an excellent place for a picnic or to bring your dog, but the trails are a bit muddy and wonky. There aren't as many flowers or decor to see for a botanical garden. Feels more like your typical Florida swampy trail. It is a great place for performances and events as they have 2 outdoor stages. :) read more
1 year ago
This is hands down the best free experience you can get. Beautiful nature trails and gorgeous plants in bloom. It's peaceful and serene read more
Small and wild, it has so many varieties, a great place for green thumbs. Me has non but still enjoyed it. Many volunteers are working there, who are friendly and talkative, even thanking us for feeding the mosquitos ha ha ha. Ops I only managed to kill one, unintentionally, as I was scratching my itchy leg. read more
Situated near winter springs is this massive park with so much to do. We started the morning by walking the entire perimeter of the park and were in pure amazement. Afterwards we went and watched the turtles go in and out of their homes. The park is so beautiful and well maintained. The perfect place to bring friends or family to have a gathering, bbq, or party. Plenty of flowers for anyone who loves color, and a huge field to toss a ball or frisbee, and beautiful ponds for anyone looking for wet nature. We had such a good afternoon that we lost track of time and missed our lunch reservation. read more
Today, my work held a training at the Azalea Lodge and it was a great location! There was enough room to sit about 100 participants and the chairs were comfortable for the 6 hours we were sitting in them. The only complaint, is the WiFi connection was not able to handle that many people on it. Other than that, it was a great place to host a work event! I spaced on getting picture from inside, but I did snap one right outside the lodge as it was too beautiful to miss! read more
First time coming here, I definitely wanted to get away from alot of the touristy overpopulated parts of the Orlando area and escape somewhere beautiful to clear my mind. Sure, it's a popular place but there was hardly any people here. This place is definitely worth coming here, there's so many amazing plants, nature and vast scenery to explore where your walk could feel like you're in a garden to a bayou to open fields. There's a garden too off in the distance. How could I forget the little theaters too for various events! My only thing I didn't like about my time here is that there seems to be old boardwalk trails but they are apparently cut off from everything and just left there rotting away. I'd like to see that hopefully reopened. read more
A great botanical escape in the middle of Winter Park. It's set up like Florida used to be, which I love. The amphitheater is nicely done for event or performances. The Azalea Lodge is a beautiful place for parties or receptions as well. Come for a picnic and take a long walk. Lots of hidden places to see. read more
1 year ago
9 months ago
As an out-of-town traveler looking to kill some time, I loved this little park. There are some pretty gardens that were in bloom even in January. There is a man made creek and pond. I saw turtles, a painted bunting, a great egret and a little blue heron at the pond. It's peaceful to stroll. read more
A beautiful garden to explore in the area. They have a ton of beautiful local flowers and wildlife. It's a nice sized property to explore. It made me feel like we were in Jurassic park in some parts which was pre pretty neat. read more
I am so happy I got to spend a few hours in the meet up botanical garden before it started to rain. The garden opens at 8 AM and it closes at dusk. The other great thing about this garden is that it's free! They have some parking right before you hit all the big trails and then they have more parking towards the garden club center. They have a little map that let you know where you are and where you parked and then it also has a detailed listing of all the exhibits and different gardens. I stumbled upon the butterfly garden and it was very fun and I did see a couple monarchs and a couple other butterflies as well. However next time I will definitely bring a bug spray as soon as it gets hot; I had to leave because the mosquitoes found me. Above all it's an amazing garden and I highly recommend if you want to do something fun in Orlando!! 10/10 read more
WINTER PARK, FL: Brie loves walking through nature and we had fun exploring Mead Botanical Garden's "urban oasis" trails, did bird some watching, avoided alligators in the lake (for real - use caution!), and appreciated all the flora that is so well maintained. Admission is free and dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after. read more
4 years ago
This was a very beautiful, simple surprise... we were looking for a local "hike" and came across the Mead Garden in Winter Park. Although we did not walk all of the trails (check the map on the bulletin board, as some areas are easy to miss), we were able to walk a couple pathways and enjoy the small ponds... additionally, a small picnic, while people watching, was the perfect ending to our morning at Mead Botanical Garden. I'm looking forward to returning with friends. read more
3 years ago
We went to see a string quartet candlelight event at their Azalea Lodge. It was easy to park and we came early before sundown so we could explore the free gardens before the show. It is clear someone is taking care of the gardens to an extent but it may be because of the winter months that it was a bit overgrown. There were still a few places to enjoy and all the benches were still accessible for us while we strolled around. They have a cute little free library stand where you can take or leave a book for others. It's a free garden so I don't expect the level of upkeep that Leu Gardens has. The Azalea Lodge was a beautiful and intimate venue that was wonderful for the concert and would be perfect for a birthday or reception of any kind. It had a really nice side room that had sliding wood doors that can be closed which they used for a bar setting. Once the concert started they closed it for better sound. The lodge also had bathrooms. read more
If it's free it's for me. Really pretty (and shaded) walking trails. Pet friendly. There's a cute little stream that goes along one of the trails. The other side of the park has a lot of flowers and more seating options. read more
9 months ago
4 years ago
Mead Garden is free. It is public park. With good enough trail. This garden have a designated camellia garden. So plan your month of visit carefully when it is blooming season. It is will be beautiful. The garden has trail to wetlands. However partial of the elevated timber walk is broken beyond usage. We hope this trail repair soon to welcome back more visitors. We did saw some beautiful flowers bloom at may. Garden visit is about 30 minutes. The trail is hugging along the river and next to sub community home. read more
1 year ago
It's rare that a place like this is totally free. It has so many things to see and explore, a great place to relax, take a walk, exercise or bring kids for an adventure. Accessibility is tough so keep that in mind but they do have restrooms and they are accessible. There's creeks and a greenhouse, lots of flowers, butterflies, turtles and tadpoles. They have a summer camp for kids each summer and so much land to check out. There's lots of parking and overflow parking too for the busy weekends. Overall I would highly recommend it! read more
6 years ago
Mead Botanical Gardens is a lovely park in the Winter Park area. We went recently to meet up with friends to enjoy the nice weather and get some fresh air. There are nice walking trails, a boardwalk, a little creek you can walk beside, a pond area, an area with beautiful flower trees and statues, and a greenhouse that was open to walk through while we were there. There's also an amphitheater and a courtyard area with seating to hold wedding ceremonies. The park is well maintained (the bathrooms were nice and clean even being semi "outdoor") and there is no admission charge! The walking paths are easy and mostly shaded which is great for a fair skinned ginger like me! This is a great place to spend some time outdoors and get a nice walk in. There are also tables and plenty of picnic areas spread throughout the park if you want to make a day out of it. It's pet friendly as well so you can bring your furry friend or just enjoy seeing other people's pups walking about. I definitely recommend checking out this beautiful botanical garden. read more
6 years ago
Free parking with little trails and open green space for kids to run and play... yes! Picnic tables for you to sit and eat outside in the sun... yes! Will I come back... yes!! read more
Large and lush with greenery, Mead Botanical Garden is a great place to take a nature walk. I've been here a couple times in the past for 5k runs, but recently took the time to explore it in more detail. There are trails all around the park, although many of them are not paved, so be ready for potential mud. Following the trail will take you past tons of trees and bushes. Flowers can be found in some small spots around the gardens, so be on the lookout for them (and butterflies). There is a nice stream and pond toward the back of the park that makes for pretty photos and a peaceful setting. Listen for the cardinals chirping and the wind blowing through the trees in this area. I would recommend coming to Mead Gardens on a weekday if you can, as the park is not nearly as crowded. read more
4 years ago
Who does not love a Beautiful Botanical Garden. The Best thing about Mead is that it is actually free. This place is so beautiful and peaceful. I love the Butterfly Garden. They do offer Yoga classes here, now those you actually have to purchase, and let me tell you those are totally worth it. What better way to start your day in a magnificent garden. This is also a great place to have a picnic with a group of your friends. I have been here so many lovely events. So I would definitely recommend signing up for their newsletter, to be informed about upcoming events. Butterfly Kisses and Wishes await you! read more
Love this little hidden garden. In the spring it is beautiful! I come here to practice my photography, and my last visit had to have been my favorite. There are several trail paths you can take, some wooden, some dirt. My favorite thing about this garden is the flower bushes/trees! read more
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1300 S Denning Dr
Winter Park, FL 32789
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Is it safe during the pandemic?
There weren't many people when we went. It was nearly empty so I personally don't see a problem with going, if one does decide they want to go.
Does anyone know if Mead Botanical Garden is dog friendly?
When we were there four months ago, they were. Just need to have them on leash.
