Aldridge Botanical Gardens, Botanical garden in Hoover, Alabama, US.

Aldridge Botanical Gardens is a 30-acre botanical garden on the former Aldridge Estate in Hoover, Alabama, known for its hydrangea plantings. A five-acre lake with walking trails runs through the grounds, and public lectures and educational activities are held there through the year.

Local nurseryman Eddie Aldridge bought the former Coxe family property in 1977 as a residence. He and his father Loren L. Aldridge found and patented Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snowflake', a double-flowering oakleaf hydrangea. In 1997 the gardens were conveyed to the City of Hoover and formally dedicated to the public, and a new master plan was approved that year.

The gardens serve as a space where visitors of all ages can explore nature and learn about plants through hands-on experiences. Regular programs and outdoor activities help connect people with the natural world.

Walking trails are easy to navigate and take visitors through different areas of the garden at a relaxed pace. Comfortable shoes are recommended since paths cross both forest floors and open areas.

The gardens are known for the Snowflake hydrangea, a rare double-flowering variety developed and patented by Eddie Aldridge and his father Loren. This plant variety now grows in gardens worldwide.