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.
The garden keeps a working honeybee apiary that visitors can observe, showing how bees move between the different plantings. A miniature railroad also runs model trains through the grounds, which is something many visitors only discover once they are already walking around.
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