Alaska Botanical Garden

Alaska Botanical Garden is a botanical facility spanning about 110 acres characterized by shrub and perennial plantings arranged in various garden sections. The grounds sit within forest and combine cultivated beds with collections of native regional plants.

The site was created in 1993 from undeveloped forest land and has since grown into a research and educational center. Its focus developed around horticulture and botany under cold-climate conditions.

The Anchorage Heritage Garden displays plants and gardening methods from Alaska's early settlement period in the 20th century. Visitors can observe how settlers once organized their gardens and which varieties they grew.

The garden sits along Campbell Airstrip Road and is best visited during warmer months when plants are in full growth. Visitors should wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring good footwear for walking the pathways.

The grounds hold a nationally recognized collection of Meconopsis, Himalayan blue poppies, which flourish in Alaska's northern climate. These plants are rarely seen elsewhere and demonstrate the special possibilities of cold-climate gardening.

Location: Anchorage Municipality

Inception: 1993

Website: http://alaskabg.org

GPS coordinates: 61.17694,-149.76000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05