No entry 45 minutes before closing.

-Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (Gainesville, Florida) is a 68 acre non profit facility comprised of 24 major collections visually accessible from a 1 ½ mile paved walkway. GIANT VICTORIA WATER LILIES CAN ONLY BE SEEN IN LATE SUMMER as they are a tropical species and usually disappear in October when the cooler weather sets in. 

-Kanapaha Botanical Gardens is a premier Gainesville wedding venue with both indoor and outdoor rentals for wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions, meetings, retreats, conferences and other social functions. 

-Kanapaha Botanical Gardens DOES NOT permit walk-ins for special occasions, including but not limited to elopements, celebrations of life, wedding ceremonies, small gatherings, etc. All such occasions are required to book a rental reservation with the Garden’s Rental Coordinator. 

The months offering the most color are June through September. NOT EVERYTHING BLOOMS AT ONCE, making each visit a unique experience as the gardens evolve throughout the year.