8 gardens in Alabama checked against official websites: 6 botanical gardens, 2 arboretums, 1 native plant garden. Most are listed in or near Hoover, Theodore, Birmingham. 4 list free general entry and 3 charge admission; the rest are unrecorded or vary.Gardens near Birmingham Gardens near Tuscaloosa
Admission and hours checked September 28, 2026. Prices may change.
City-owned garden in Hoover with a five-acre lake, walking trails, a bonsai terrace and a Storywalk. Entry is free; groups of ten or more need a reservation.
A 65-acre garden and estate home near Mobile, with the original furnishings on display in the house tours. Free on-site parking is offered during operating hours.
City botanical gardens with distinct garden spaces, walking paths and a garden center. Entry and parking are free, and the gardens open every day.
A 16-acre campus arboretum at Auburn University with native plant collections and more than two miles of trails. Weekday parking needs a university permit.
Botanical gardens in Dothan with a Wings of Wonder exhibit that costs extra for non-members. Open seven days a week.
Botanical garden in Huntsville with themed gardens, a seasonal butterfly house and tram tours. Hours change by month, so check the month before visiting.
Gulf Coast garden of about 100 acres with camellias, azaleas, Japanese maples, a bog and a longleaf pine forest. Ticketed entry, open Wednesday to Sunday.
A 60-acre university arboretum in Tuscaloosa with native woodland trails and wildflower, experimental and children's gardens. Entry is free and it is open daily.
These are gardens we could check against their own official websites, not every garden in the area. “Free” refers to general garden entry, not parking, tours or special events. We do not show live opening status.
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