Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens

What families can do here

A 393-acre county botanic garden and arboretum with themed gardens, trails, a cypress swamp and a playground; free programs are posted monthly.

Admission

The official page lists no admission fee; monthly activities are described as free and program sign-up is at no cost.

Access

No pets in the garden except service dogs (leashed dogs allowed only on the Arboretum side). Outside food only at designated picnic tables. No bikes, skates, balls or sports equipment in the gardens; no climbing on structures or water features. Source

Verified details

• Restrooms, playground, picnic area and shelter Source
• Most garden areas are wheelchair and stroller accessible; wheelchairs can be reserved by phone Source
• 60 acres of themed gardens on the east side; trails and a bald cypress swamp on the west side (5.7 trail miles) Source