New Orleans Botanical Garden, Botanical garden in City Park, New Orleans, United States.
The garden spreads across 12 acres, featuring themed sections with roses, butterflies, tropical plants, and native Louisiana species along winding pathways.
Created in 1936 through the Works Progress Administration, the garden employed 20,000 workers as part of a $12 million development project in City Park.
The garden integrates Art Deco sculptures by Mexican-born artist Enrique Alférez, combining horticultural displays with permanent art installations throughout the grounds.
Visitors can access the garden year-round, with facilities including the Garden Study Center, Pavilion of the Two Sisters, and the Conservatory for plant exhibitions.
The Historic New Orleans Train Garden presents miniature replicas of local architecture made from plant materials, complete with 1,300 feet of train tracks.
Location: Louisiana
GPS coordinates: 29.98740,-90.09690
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:34
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