Astana botanical garden, Protected botanical garden in Esil District, Kazakhstan.

Astana Botanical Garden is a 92-hectare protected area featuring plant collections from Kazakhstan, East Asia, Europe, and North America arranged in specialized sections. The grounds include a pond with fountains, three bridges, and pathways for walking and jogging.

The idea of a botanical garden in Astana emerged in the late 2000s. In 2012, citizens and President Nursultan Nazarbayev planted the first seedlings near the Astana Arena stadium. Construction began in 2016, was delayed from an Expo 2017 target, and the garden opened on 2 July 2018 for the capital's 20th anniversary. The project cost 23 billion tenge, about 12 billion from private investors.

The garden is used as a venue for city celebrations, and its opening on 2 July 2018 marked the 20th anniversary of Capital City Day. A memorial stone under one of the entrance arches bears the date of foundation and an inscription in Latin script naming President Nursultan Nazarbayev as the founder.

The pathways are easily accessible to visitors, with several entrance points around the grounds. Wear comfortable shoes since exploring the 92-hectare area takes time.

The grounds hold around 9000 trees and shrubs carefully planted to represent different climate zones. The pond with its fountains and bridges offers quiet spots scattered among the plant collections.