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Botanic Gardens

	Hours: 7:00 a.m.-sundown, daily Directions: Take I-12 to Airline Hwy. North exit. Travel approximately 1.5 miles to Goodwood Blvd.. Turn left onto Goodwood. The Gardens will be on your right, behind the Library. Admission: The Botanic Gardens are free to the public.

Independence Community Park
7950 Independence Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA
(225) 928-2270


 
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Public gardens dedicated to horticultural education, recreation and nature studies are located in BREC's Independence Park. Special programming and hands-on gardening activities for children are offered to provide recreational activities which will build an appreciation of our Southern environment.

The Botanic Gardens contain displays of blooming woody ornamental plants, perennials, annuals, ground covers and wetland plants. These include the Rose Garden, the Crape Myrtle Garden, Sensory Garden, Children's Forest and the Louisiana Iris Garden.

Visitors can walk 1.8 miles of walking trails and fully experience the beauty of theBotanic Gardens.

Much of the effort in planting and maintaining these gardens has been accomplished by volunteers. Get involved and volunteer today--become a member of the Friends of the Botanic Gardens!

For more information, or to volunteer, call the Garden Center at (225) 928-2270.