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Gardens: Park
Many public gardens around the world are actually located within or are an integral part of a Park. Whether it's a simple city park only a block long, or a majestic National Park, these gardens shouldn't be overlooked by enthusiasts just because they're open to the public at all times - some of the most beautiful gardens are in parks. In addition, there's often other attractions or things to do within the borders of a park, especially in the larger ones. Below are the gardens in this category, listed by region: |
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Arizona: Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park
Arkansas: Arkansas Arboretum
New Hampshire: Prescott Park
South Dakota: Halley Park, McKennan Park, Memorial Park Rose Gardens, Memory Lane, Sunken Gardens, Terrace Park Japanese Gardens, William Nordermeer Gardens
Arkansas: Arkansas Arboretum
New Hampshire: Prescott Park
South Dakota: Halley Park, McKennan Park, Memorial Park Rose Gardens, Memory Lane, Sunken Gardens, Terrace Park Japanese Gardens, William Nordermeer Gardens
 | Hidden Gardens of Paris: A Guide to the Parks, Squares, and Woodlands of the City of Light by: Susan Cahill For the seasoned Parisian traveller or the novice looking to get off the beaten track Cahill provides a roadmap to parts of the city most visitors will never see In a city that is the destination of millions of travelers every year, it can be difficult to find your way to its lovely, serene spaces. Away from the madding crowds, the gardens of Paris ... [reviews] |
 | London's Parks and Gardens (Eat.Shop Guides) by: Nana Ocran Where can you walk among dinosaurs, see pink flamingos on a roof garden or cycle past deer whose ancestors were hunted by Charles 1? London's green spaces are the envy of cities the world over, providing lush areas of rest, relaxation and recreation amid the urban sprawl. They encompass the vast spread of Hyde Park in the centre of the city to characterful local spaces like Springfield Park in ... [reviews] |
 | The Gardens and Parks at Hampton Court Palace by: Todd Longstaffe-Gowan Hampton Court Palace has the finest Baroque park and garden layout in Britain. Set within 2,000 acres of parkland and bounded on its south and east sides by the River Thames, the historic landscape possesses a rich overlay of garden improvements from the early 16th to the 21st centuries. This book explores the history of this landscape. Among the many themes it addresses are the role and ... [reviews] |
 | Russian Parks and Gardens by: Peter Hayden Garden historian Peter Hayden narrates a comprehensive history of the parks and gardens of Russia, spanning a thousand years from the first Byzantine-influenced gardens in the 10th century AD, through to the present day. Along the way, he discusses the influence of Peter the Great, who introduced ideas, plants and designers from Holland, France and Germany to create St Petersburg's Summer ... [reviews] |
 | London's Parks and Gardens by: Jill Billington This book takes the reader on a guided tour of London's public squares, community and allotment gardens, front gardens and window boxes – and the myriad and monumental public parks, from the grand formality of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens to the wild heathland of Hampstead and the commons. Illustrated with photographs that capture all the diversity of London's green spaces, presenting ... [reviews] |
 | Gardens Across America, East of the Mississippi: The American Horticulatural Society's Guide to American Public Gardens and Arboreta (Volume I) by: John H. Russell Gardening is one of America's most popular hobbies, and attendance at public gardens and arboreta continues to rise. Gardens Across America is a comprehensive two-volume guide to nearly 2,000 gardens. Each entry in this state-by-state guide contains such basic information as hours of operation and directions as well asa listing of activities, educational programs, and any unique ... [reviews] |
 | Hamptons Havens: The Best of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens) by: Hamptons Cottages and Gardens Magazine A lavish look at the private homes of the storied Hamptons, with gorgeous photographs and engaging text that discusses the history, decor and architecture from an insider's perspective. [reviews] |
 | A Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto by: Marc Treib Designed for the layman as well as the professional, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides both practical information and theoretical insights into the design of the Japanese garden. Kyoto, the capital of Japan for over one thousand years, possesses a richness of garden art without equal as a living chronicle of Japanese cultural history and environmental design. Following the ... [reviews] |
