Hudson Gardens, Botanical garden in Littleton, Colorado

Hudson Gardens is a botanical garden in Littleton, Colorado, with landscape zones that range from high prairie to river wetlands along the South Platte River. The grounds are divided into distinct sections, including rose gardens and conifer collections, all connected by a network of walking paths.

The property was established in 1941 as a private estate by Colonel King C. Hudson and his wife Evelyn. In 1996, the family's foundation opened it to the public and has continued to oversee it ever since.

The garden takes its name from the family that first established it as a private estate. Today, locals gather here for outdoor concerts and seasonal events that bring families and music lovers together throughout the warmer months.

The garden is open daily and admission is free on most days, though special events may require a ticket. Comfortable walking shoes and sun protection are a good idea, since the paths cross both open sunny areas and shaded sections near the river.

Among the garden's features are a G-scale model railroad and a honeybee apiary, listed alongside the themed plantings such as the Rock Garden Canyon and the Xeriscape Garden. The railroad runs on the large G scale, the biggest of the model railway gauges, so the trains are easy to spot among the beds.