McCrory Gardens

McCrory Gardens is a green space in Brookings that combines floral gardens with an arboretum featuring varied plant collections and learning displays. The grounds merge cultivated gardens with tree areas and educational offerings.

The gardens began as a research and teaching location established by South Dakota State University for horticulture and plant studies. They were developed to provide knowledge about cultivation and plant diversity for local agriculture and science.

The gardens serve as a space where visitors encounter plant diversity arranged in distinct zones that reflect how plants grow in different conditions. Walking through the grounds reveals how the landscape is organized to showcase species suited to this region.

The location is open during daytime hours for visitors to explore the different areas along marked paths. A visitor center is available to learn more about the plants and the grounds.

The grounds display plant groupings and ecological zones typical of the southern prairie region, showing visitors which species naturally occur in this landscape. This focus on regional plant life makes the place especially interesting for nature enthusiasts.

Location: Brookings

Address: 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57007, USA

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +16056886707

Website: https://sdstate.edu/mccrory-gardens

GPS coordinates: 44.31501,-96.77105

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:49