USF Botanical Gardens - Tampa, Florida

The USF Botanical Gardens, located at 12210 USF Pine Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, is a premier botanical garden that offers a wide range of attractions and activities for visitors of all ages.

With a focus on botanical excellence, the gardens feature a diverse collection of plants, trees, and flowers, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The USF Botanical Gardens are renowned for their exceptional botanical displays, which include both native and exotic species, making it a must-visit for anyone interested in horticulture or simply seeking a peaceful retreat.

In addition to its stunning botanical displays, the gardens also offer a range of onsite services, including wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking lots, ensuring that all visitors can enjoy the beauty of the gardens.

The gardens also feature hiking trails suitable for both children and dogs, making it an excellent destination for families and pet owners.

Visitors can also take advantage of the picnic tables and public restrooms available on-site, providing a comfortable and convenient environment for all guests.

With a solid reputation and an impressive 4.5/5 average rating based on 1043 reviews on Google My Business, the USF Botanical Gardens have earned a strong following among locals and tourists alike.

👍 Reviews of USF Botanical Gardens

Allie C.

5/5

I've visited the USF Botanical gardens for years, and I've seen how they grown and improved. It's such a delight to walk around the huge area and admire the different kinds of trees, plants, flowers and calmed it brings to your senses. There's a meditation area and a nice pier like area to enjoy the big lake. It's breathtaking. I really enjoy my short walk. They open until 4pm so if you're gonna go, mind the time. Yes I'll definitely visit more frequently. Thank you for being here for all these many years USF Botanical garden and to the staff, we appreciate you guys🥰 thank you for keeping up these beautiful foliage💙

Jacks

5/5

Very neat and clean, well maintained, really beautiful and peaceful atmosphere as we explore this garden..loved it lots! Lot of greenery around and also places to sit and relax when tired of walking..such an awesome place to go if you are in the area.

Ramona M.

3/5

It must be the off-season in December. There are almost no visitors and the plants look tired. The gardens need a lot more signage, too, but I can't complain too much. The admission was only $5. We walked around for about a half an hour and saw the entire place.

JOI J.

4/5

Very nice Botanical Gardens. Five dollars entry fee. Little plants to purchase. Beautiful place to hold a wedding, or quiet time.
They held a special purchase for carnivore plants 5.4.24
They have a butterfly garden, and a pathway. Check out their nooks and crannies to find the Orchard area.

lesley G.

4/5

We enjoyed walking this peaceful garden. A little out of season but still plenty to see. In a beautiful lake. There’s a plant store and lots of sitting areas to watch the world go by. We also saw the bee keepers tending the bees which was interesting. They sell the honey in the store. We walked the nature trail and saw some ducks and birds.

Sherry H.

5/5

We loved this place. Our son had told us about this place and that it was Dog Friendly.My boyfriend had a 2 1/2 hour wait in between appointment so at James Haley Va center. So we went here to wait and relax. This is such a beautiful place and a great place to learn about different plants. Our pup loved it too

Duncanyoyo1

5/5

A nice spot to walk around for a while. Lots of interesting plants and trees. Do recommend if you are in the area. Was $5 when I visited.

Khalil H.

3/5

This place requires to be updated the structure where you go to buy the tickets was not in good shape this place where they sell plants requires more organization. The garden itself did not meet my expectations. It can be better taken care of. It is good that students don’t have to pay entry fees.