Miami Beach Botanical Garden is a spectacular garden located within the heart of South Beach a block away from Lincoln Road and Washington Avenue. When you want to get away from the broiling heat of the beach or have done enough shopping, the garden offers shaded tranquility for spending time with Mother Nature. For both tourists and locals it offers a fascinating experience to explore exotic tropical plants from all around the world.
The garden is under three acres but seems much larger. Within this tiny space you can explore a Japanese garden, fountains, meandering paths, sculptures, a social hall, gorgeous tropical trees shrubs and ground covers. There is always something in bloom at the garden as well. I have visited the garden often over the years and always felt rejuvenated and energized afterward.
In 1962 the park was created on vacant land in back of the Miami Beach Convention Center. In 1996 a group of garden visionaries created a nonprofit conservatory and the garden has blossomed into an cultural and educational center for both locals and tourists. A magical transformation occurred in 2011 when well known landscape architect
Raymond Jungles elevated the garden to new heights. The new design added more plants, fountains, sculptures, paths and vistas.
The foundation created a wonderful place for educational and cultural programing all year round. Check the
Miami Beach Botanical Garden website for upcoming events.
Due to the proximity to the convention center and hotels, the Miami Beach Botanical Garden offers a wonderful venue for corporate events, weddings, receptions and special occasions. There is an ample sized room overlooking the garden for indoor affairs, as well as a multitude of areas within the outdoor garden for events.
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