Parks & Gardens · Gainesville, FL

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

A 68-acre nonprofit botanical garden off Archer Road just west of Interstate 75, with 24 major collections strung along a mile and a half of paved walkway. Its most colorful months are July through September, and dogs on non-retractable leashes are welcome on days without a special event.

Adults $12 plus tax; children ages 5 to 13 $7 plus tax; children under 5 free with a parent9:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day except Thursday, with last entry at 4:15 PMOpen in maps

Hours

Monday to Wednesday, Friday to Sunday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry 4:15 PM)
Thursday: Closed
Holidays: Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; regular hours otherwise

Admission

Adults $12 plus tax; children ages 5 to 13 $7 plus tax; children under 5 free with a parent

Seasonal notes

Peak color. The garden says July through September are its most colorful months. Nothing blooms all at once here, so the collections look different from one visit to the next.

Questions this page answers about Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Where is Kanapaha Botanical Gardens?: 4700 SW 58th Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608.
When is Kanapaha Botanical Gardens open?: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day except Thursday, with last entry at 4:15 PM. The published week is: Monday to Wednesday, Friday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry 4:15 PM); Thursday, Closed; Holidays, Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; regular hours otherwise.
Is Kanapaha Botanical Gardens indoors or outdoors?: Outdoors.
Can I call Kanapaha Botanical Gardens before I go?: Yes. The published number is (352) 372-4981.

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Address: 4700 SW 58th Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608
Phone: (352) 372-4981
Official site: kanapaha.org
Map: Open in Google Maps

Facts confirmed November 14, 2026 against the official source. Rechecked on a schedule; last check 2026-11-14 · 00:26 EST. Always confirm before you go.

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Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Adults $12 plus tax; children ages 5 to 13 $7 plus tax; children under 5 free with a parent9:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day except Thursday, with last entry at 4:15 PMOpen in maps

Questions this page answers about Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Where is Kanapaha Botanical Gardens?

4700 SW 58th Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608.

When is Kanapaha Botanical Gardens open?

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day except Thursday, with last entry at 4:15 PM. The published week is: Monday to Wednesday, Friday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry 4:15 PM); Thursday, Closed; Holidays, Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; regular hours otherwise.

Is Kanapaha Botanical Gardens indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors.

Can I call Kanapaha Botanical Gardens before I go?

Yes. The published number is (352) 372-4981.