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Sunken Gardens

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Nestled in the heart of St. Pete, Sunken Gardens is a lush, tropical oasis home to more than 50,000 exotic tropical plants and birds from around the …

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Feb 14, 2025
Very nice pleasant stroll through the gardens. The plants were huge, full and in very good condition. I would have liked to see more plaques with the names of some plants. Not that I have a green t…Full review by Irene F
Jan 27, 2025
Well worth visiting. Beautiful tropical gardens with beautiful flamingos and gorgeous tropical birds. Beautifully maintained and gentle walking path with plenty of benches for resting and enjoying th…Full review by rmrudloff
Jan 16, 2025
We went with a group. We had never heard of this little gem owned by the City of Saint Petersburg. Our group leader decided to go here for the last part of our trip. Beautiful trees and lets of co…Full review by spencerf400
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The Sunken Gardens are 4 acres (1.6 hectares) of well-established botanical gardens located at 1825 4th Street North, in the center of St. Pet…
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The Sunken Gardens are 4 acres of well-established botanical gardens, located in the Historic Old Northeast neighborhood of St. Pe…
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Located:St. Petersburg, Florida
Architectural style:Mission/Spanish Revival

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Is there anywhere to eat or drink in the Sunken Gardens?
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No, there are no eating facilities I know of at Sunken Gardens. But it is in a commercial city setting with such facilities nearby.
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How accessible are the paths? Are there places to sit and how far apart?
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The paths are accessible, fairly wide, on mostly flat ground. I don't remember if there are a lot of benches along the way.
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Answer by Dennis F · Jan 17, 2025
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What is the best time of year to visit if I want to see rainbow colors on the rainbow gum tree?
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I am not a horticulturist but I believe the bark retains its color until it later peels to reveal a new color, and that this is an ongoing process. That would mean it can be enjoyed in …
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I am not a horticulturist but I believe the bark retains its color until it later peels to reveal a new color, and that this is an ongoing process. That would mean it can be enjoyed in any season.
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Answer by Dennis F · Dec 8, 2024
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is there an official website?
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Hi Margaret !, There isn’t a specific website as far as I know . It’s owned by the city as an attraction, so I found it on St Pete website. I’m not allowed to give the link here in my answer
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