Parks and Recreation | Old Prairie Town at Ward Meade Historic Site Gardens
Botanical Gardens:
Every season brings a different beauty to the 2.5 acres of botanical gardens at Old Prairie Town at Ward Meade Historic Site. A special feature of the gardens is Anna's Place, a Victorian Reading Garden.This quiet and peaceful place includes a water garden with a footbridge, a gazebo and benches. The gazebo may be rented for weddings.
Those who choose a self guided tour of the gardens will find more than 500 varieties of flowers, shrubs, and trees, all labeled with their botanical names. The outdoor locations are so visually rich the entire park is a popular spot for area professional photographers looking for just the right natural setting for portraits. The park also is a meeting place for area garden clubs and for those who enjoy lunch around the picnic tables.
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