Sunken Gardens

Sunken Gardens

The Sunken Gardens are an important example of a 1930s Florida roadside commercial attraction, and is probably the oldest commercial tourist attraction on Florida's west coast.

The Gardens were a commercial tourist attraction for many years, but are now operated by the city and maintained with the help of volunteers.

The four acres of The Gardens currently contain over 500 species of tropical and subtropical plants amidst pools and cascading waterfalls, lushly planted in a collection of more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers.

The Gardens began in 1903, when plumber and avid gardener George Turner Sr. purchased the site, including a shallow lake 10 feet below sea level, which he drained to form his private "sunken" garden.

Location

1825 Fourth Street North
St. Petersburg, Pinellas County
Florida, USA

Getting There

It is easily accessible by car and public transportation. If traveling by car, visitors can take I-275 and exit at 38th Avenue N, then follow the signs to the gardens. If using public transportation, visitors can take the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) bus route 7 or 38 and get off at the bus stop located in front of Sunken Gardens. The gardens are also located within walking distance of several restaurants and shops.

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