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Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens in Gainesville, FL, is pet friendly. Comprised of 24 major collections that you and your pooch can see from a paved walkway. These include the state's largest public display of bamboos and the largest herb garden in the Southeast. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. Please note there is an entrance fee. Visit Website

Or call (352) 372-4981 or email kbotanical@gmail.com for more information.

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Kanapaha Botanical Gardens has received a rating of 5.0 out of 5 bones by 7 canine critics on BringFido.

  • Brook
    Apr 16, 2024
    Peaceful walk with $10 entrance fee

    Lots of bamboo and foliage - pretty spot and dog friendly

  • Elsa
    Jan 18, 2023
    Great for Doggos

    This is a fun place to walk the dogs! only downside is there are not any waste receptacles in the gardens, only one in the entrance, so you have to carry your doggy bag the entire way around. I will bring a publix bag to double wrap and put in my backpack to dispose of on the way out.

  • Chris
    Jan 8, 2022
    One of my favorite spots

    cheap entry, diverse scenery, and water bowls placed throughout the trails. kanapaha is great

  • Melissa
    Feb 23, 2021
    So Peaceful

    Enjoyed a beautiful February day here with @leothegreatdog . Admission is $10 per adult with proceeds towards maintenance of the garden.

  • Kim
    Apr 7, 2019
    What a great day!

    This is a wonderful botanical garden! The staff are super friendly and love dogs. There's lots of places to explore and sniff. Water bowls are provided in a few areas around the park.

  • Brooke
    Nov 9, 2018
    Great place for people AND dogs!

    Friendly staff, well kept facilities, beautiful landscape. The easy to understand map helps you navigate the gardens and there are often water bowls for the dogs. They also have small pavilions and seating areas at various locations if you or you dog need a rest in the shade. Every time I have been with my dog I have run into others with their dogs! Make sure to bring your own bags to pick up after your dog. There is a general admission fee of $8 per adult, $4 per child, and under the age of 5 is free.

  • Pat
    More than a year ago
    The dogs LOVE this place

    We have been many times with our three dogs. Plan on 1/2 day to see it all and follow the map so you don't miss anything. There are plenty of shady areas, bowls of water in unexpected places, and other water sources for the dogs to enjoy a cool drink. It is wheelchair or stroller accessible. We enjoy all the delightful variations in vegetation, water habitats, and types of paved footing.

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