Sunken Gardens is a historic botanical paradise in the midst of a bustling city.

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning friend, we invite you to explore the immersive greenery, vibrant blooms, and year-round lushness at Sunken Gardens. Sunken Gardens offers garden tours, horticultural programs, special events, field trips, weddings, and private and corporate rentals so you can get the most out of this local gem.

Just outside the heart of downtown St. Petersburg lies Sunken Gardens, a subtropical oasis perfect for your family’s next outing. One of Florida’s original roadside attractions, this more than 100-year-old garden is home to some of the oldest and most beautiful tropical plants in the state.

The Sunken Gardens are 4 acres (1.6 ha) of well-established botanical gardens, located in the Historic Old Northeast neighborhood of St. Petersburg, Florida, at 1825 4th Street North. The Gardens have existed for more than a century, and are one of the oldest roadside tourist attractions in the United States.

Sunken Gardens is a little old Florida gem of peace and quiet in an increasingly developed St. Petersburg. Right on a main thoroughfare and surrounded by restaurants and the usual city commerce, the gardens are an oasis of green and tropical colors.

Aug 4, 2020 · There are a variety of things to do at the Sunken Gardens in Saint Petersburg. The whole point of going is to relax, walk around, and look at the native and exotic plants and animals. When you buy your tickets, you will receive a map of the self-guided walking tour.

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 world, including its iconic flamingo flock. At more than 100 years old, Sunken Gardens is St. Pete’s oldest living museum.

Dec 10, 2024 · Known for its exotic plants, Sunken Gardens also houses one of Florida’s largest collections of native royal palm trees. There is also a rainbow eucalyptus tree, unique for it’s multicolored trunk, and many huge bougainvillea growing among the gardens outer walls.

Apr 21, 2023 · With its towering palm trees and bright, vibrant flowers in bloom year-round the sunken gardens are sure to make your trip unforgettable. Whether you’re traveling with family or as part of a romantic date night getaway—or anything in between—this tropical escape is sure to exceed your expectations.

Mar 1, 2017 · Sunken Gardens offers visitors an escape into a tropical haven of meandering paths, waterfalls, and ponds. Although relatively small, just four acres, the twisting trails and dense...