California State University Northridge Botanic Garden

California State University Northridge Botanic Garden is a teaching space spread across 1.5 acres, combining research areas with plant collections. The site holds over 1,200 plant species including trees, palms, shrubs, perennials, cacti, and edible plants arranged throughout the grounds.

The garden was founded in 1959 starting with California native plants before gradually expanding its collections. Over time, four greenhouses were built to support growing educational and research programs.

The garden serves as a teaching space where students and researchers study plant life and observe how different species thrive together. You can see the educational focus in how the collections are organized and maintained throughout the site.

The garden is open to visitors Monday through Friday with no admission charge. Be aware that parking on campus requires payment, so plan your arrival accordingly and bring cash or a card.

Four greenhouses on the grounds house specialized collections that are not always directly accessible to casual visitors. These structures play a key role in supporting scientific experiments and propagation of rare plant species.