Independence Park Botanic Gardens, Botanical garden in Baton Rouge, United States.
Independence Park Botanic Gardens stretches across 15 acres featuring rose gardens, crape myrtle groves, sensory spaces, and a dedicated children's forest section.
The gardens occupy land that belonged to Goodwood Plantation and later served as Downtown Airport until 1975, when the area transformed into public parkland.
The Baton Rouge Garden Center within the gardens hosts flower shows and serves as a gathering place for horticultural organizations and garden clubs.
The gardens remain open during daylight hours without admission fees, offering free WiFi access and multiple walking paths throughout the grounds.
The Louisiana Iris Garden contains native species and specialized hybrids developed by Joseph Mertzweiller, advancing iris cultivation in the region.
Location: Louisiana
GPS coordinates: 30.44460,-91.10590
Latest update: March 31, 2025 13:03
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