Picton Botanic Gardens — Attraction in Picton

During the Illuminate festival. Cross streets were closed off , Argyle was busy (typical due to event) limited parking though. You find yourself circling .. however, on a typical day it's the same. It's all about timing. Botanic gardens are always nice to walk through. First time doing so at night on this particular night. Newly built playground for kids and upgraded/refurbished bbq area/footpath and toilets. Dog friendly park, make sure you pick up after your pooch, foot levered water holes for your dog while you use the bubbler and or fill up your water bottle. Bins are few and far between. Workout equipment Football/sports field and tennis courts are also accessible. You can follow the footpath past the kids playground and just a 5 minute walk over a foot bridge you will enter Picton Sports ground along with a fenced , large dog park. All breeds and sizes , there is no segregate area for small or large dogs. It would be a good idea to...

I was not sure how I felt about the botanic gardens so I started reading other reviews. I learned:

1. Everything is all dry during the drought,
2. Everything is all wet during the floods
3. There are strange people hanging around and all of these things give the park 1 star reviews. I also learned that it gets three stars for "being a lovely place to have a wedding". I guess if you want a 3 star wedding? Look its 5 stars. Well maintained, great facilities. it gets wet when it rains, it is dry in a drought and there are strange people everywhere that leave strange reviews about the wetness or lack there of in a park. It is also true it is a great place for a wedding or other functions. We are lucky to have such a fantastic public space in town. Well done and thanks that those that...

The garden itself is very well maintained and is a lovely place. There are plenty of covered tables and benches to enjoy a picnic. Families also sat in the shade of some beautiful and shady old trees. People were even fishing along the river that flows through the park. Public toilets are available. There is not a lot of parking. The most difficult part was finding the gardens as it is not well street posted. Nor is the entrance imposing or visible enough to find if you are a...