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Betsy Adams and the Coral Gables Garden Club Park

City park in Coral Gables, Miami

A landscaped neighborhood park honoring the beautification legacy of the Coral Gables Garden Club.

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What to see

  • Dedication plaque honoring Betsy Adams and the Coral Gables Garden Club for their civic beautification work.
  • Natural rock formations situated along the southern portion of the grounds.
  • Low stone retaining walls and decorative stone paving bordering the green spaces.
  • Small outdoor amphitheater designed for neighborhood gatherings.
  • Open manicured lawn and toddler play area repurposed from a residential double lot.

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Nearby plant places

  1. John C. Gifford Arboretum

    Arboretum · Coral Gables0.4 mi

    A tranquil grove featuring over 500 species of tropical trees, palms, and South Florida native plants.

  2. A D Barnes County Park

    Hammock and preserve · Westchester1.6 mi

    A pocket of rare pine rockland and tropical hardwood hammock with shady canopy trails in urban Miami.

  3. Tropical Audubon Society Doc Thomas House

    Audubon and birding · South Miami1.7 mi

    A 2.2-acre urban oasis showcasing restored pine rockland, tropical hammock, and bird pollinator gardens.

  4. Merrie Christmas Park

    City park · Coral Gables1.9 mi

    Massive banyan trees and sloping lawns create a deeply shaded, tranquil neighborhood green space. Blooming now: Coral Vine

  5. The Kampong

    Botanical garden · Coconut Grove2.2 mi

    A bayside botanical haven showcasing David Fairchild's rare tropical fruit trees, baobabs, and palms. Blooming now: Black Ironwood, Coral Vine

  6. The Barnacle Historic State Park

    Hammock and preserve · Coconut Grove2.6 mi

    A rare surviving remnant of native tropical hardwood hammock stretching to the shores of Biscayne Bay. Blooming now: Black Ironwood, Coral Vine

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