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The Santa Fe Botanical Garden is a small botanical garden on 20 acres. Artwork is displayed throughout the garden, which was nice. I especially enjoyed the Orchard area, with different types of trees. There is a vintage red bridge that was built in the 1950's. There were walking paths throughout the gardens. My two cons were lack of nice bathrooms- only outhouse style and the size of small for the admission price of $15.00.

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Santa Fe Botanical Garden Review

The Santa Fe Botanical Garden offers visitors a charming experience across its 20-acre grounds, where carefully curated plantings blend seamlessly with artistic installations. The integration of artwork throughout the space creates an engaging cultural dimension that enhances the natural beauty.

The Orchard stands out as a particular highlight, showcasing a diverse collection of fruit trees that provides both educational value and seasonal interest. The garden's crown jewel is undoubtedly the striking red bridge, a vintage structure dating back to the 1950s that serves as both a functional crossing and a photogenic focal point.

Well-maintained walking paths wind throughout the property, making it easy to explore the various themed areas at a leisurely pace. The layout encourages discovery while ensuring accessibility for visitors of different mobility levels.

However, the garden does have some limitations worth noting. The restroom facilities are quite basic, consisting only of portable facilities rather than proper indoor bathrooms, which may be inconvenient for some visitors. Additionally, while the garden is pleasant, the $15 admission fee feels somewhat steep given the relatively compact size of the grounds.

Overall, the Santa Fe Botanical Garden provides a peaceful retreat with artistic flair, though visitors should adjust their expectations based on the scale and amenities relative to...

Small garden, not so many variety of plants, and for a $7 admission fee, it is not worth seeing. I visited the Santa Fe Botanical Garden at the Museum Hill as it was just right across the Museum of International Folk Art. The entrance to the garden was a little confusing. If you don’t walk and check a small trailer that was placed sideways relative to the parking lot, you won’t see the ticketing booth.

After I paid the fee, I asked the staff at the Visitor’s Center how long would it take to see everything in the garden. I was told — only 10 minutes! I was surprised to realize that I just paid $7 for a 10-minute walk in the garden.

If not for the statues along the short trail, I would have left sooner.

The staff was right. I finished the trail in about 20 minutes (including the time spent taking these photos).

I have been to a number of botanical gardens around the U.S., and the Santa Fe Botanical Garden offered too few things to impress visitors. So if you intend to just see the garden, don’t make the hassle. Instead, I suggest that you spend more time with the other beautiful museums at Museum Hill.

It was no surprise that I was the only one at the garden. No one dared to visit the place on a Sunday afternoon. I saw some visitors who parked their cars, looked around, and then left without even bothering to go inside the Visitor’s Center.

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Featuring a mix of native and climate-adapted plants in a series of outdoor rooms, the Santa Fe Botanical Garden showcases local art and outdoor architecture. The plantings are assiduously maintained and clearly labeled. Ramadas (pergola/seating structures) punctuate the walking trail and anchor each garden space.

Areas of the garden were under construction during our visit, indicating that it is expanding. This is a good sign! It would benefit from additional garden spaces.

From a purely botanical perspective, this garden gets 4 stars because the overall impression is that art and hardscaping have been given a large role in the visitor experience while the botanical collection almost takes a backseat. I go to botanical gardens to see interesting plants and plant combinations, as well as to enjoy a stroll through inviting garden scenes and plant communities. At the Santa Fe Botanical Garden, there were certainly quite a number of garden landscaping ideas presented, but the art installations were too numerous for my taste and pulled attention from the plantings which should be the main focus of a botanical garden.

Still, it's a beautiful place to visit. I hope it continues to expand and improve its...