Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

I absolutely love this place! It’s one of my favorite ways to get back in touch with how this area looked before development. So beautiful, and always a treat!

Not sure what I was expecting during my first visit here, but it wasn’t that lol. Parking was abysmal and trail signage was lacking. I saw maybe one flowering plant the entire time. The whole park looked… unattended. Would only recommend this place if you’re looking to walk around outside without any expectation of beauty.

Hiking through the trails are relaxing, unique and therapeutic the trees are fascinating, history at its finest! Must see and explore you can walk the Arboretum or you can explore the National Preserve and Spanish Pond!

Our visit to the Botanical Garden was our first. It's a large place, with plenty of trails to wander along and admire the magnificent natural scenery. In January, unfortunately, there weren't many flowering plants, but that didn't disappoint us, because we truly enjoyed being surrounded by nature. You should definitely come here with your family and children!

We went on a Wednesday morning. It is only $3 to get in so it is a very inexpensive outing. It was very quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed walking along the paths and taking in the beauty. The whole experience was very relaxing.