If you’re like most New Englanders, you’re probably feeling pretty eager for spring’s arrival. In the meantime, you can always get your floral fix at Roger Williams Park’s Botanical Center, which just happens to be the largest indoor display garden in Rhode Island. There’s always something in bloom at this enchanting display.
The Botanical Center at Roger Williams Park is actually the largest public indoor display gardens in New England – it encompasses around 12,000 feet of indoor gardens.
RocklandKris / TripAdvisor And you can visit in any season.
The Botanical Center has five greenhouses in total, including two main greenhouses known as The Conservatory and the Mediterranean Room.
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center / Facebook There’s also a beautiful outdoor garden that features over 150 different species and cultivars of plants.
Plans for the botanical center started in 2000, but it took until 2007 to open the doors.
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center / Facebook These days, it’s one of the most popular attractions at Roger Williams Park, which is saying a lot since the park encompasses 435 acres.
The URI Master Gardeners Produce Donation Garden is always growing veggies and herbs.
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center / Facebook The MG plots grow food for donation to St Vincent de Paul and the Providence Rescue Mission.
There are always events being held here, and little ones are particularly fond of Fairy Garden Days.
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center / Facebook Right now, they’re seeking volunteers to help build fairy houses for the event.
Admission to The Botanical Center is just $5 for adults and $2 for children 6-12.
CSSnowshoer / TripAdvisor Children under 6 are always free.
If you’ve never explored these beautiful gardens, you definitely don’t have to wait until spring.
Debbi B / TripAdvisor Guided tours are available if you’re curious to learn more – just call 401-680-7263 to plan yours.
There’s something grounding about spending time in these beautiful gardens. Have you checked out The Botanical Center yet?
RocklandKris / TripAdvisor
And you can visit in any season.
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center / Facebook
There’s also a beautiful outdoor garden that features over 150 different species and cultivars of plants.
These days, it’s one of the most popular attractions at Roger Williams Park, which is saying a lot since the park encompasses 435 acres.
The MG plots grow food for donation to St Vincent de Paul and the Providence Rescue Mission.
Right now, they’re seeking volunteers to help build fairy houses for the event.
CSSnowshoer / TripAdvisor
Children under 6 are always free.
Debbi B / TripAdvisor
Guided tours are available if you’re curious to learn more – just call 401-680-7263 to plan yours.
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