Gardens with a checked street address within 50 straight-line miles of the U.S. Census reference point for Tucson, Arizona. Each result shows its own town; being on this page does not mean a garden is inside Tucson city limits. Distances are straight-line, not driving.
Within 50 miles of central Tucson. Checked September 28, 2026.
Tucson site that combines a botanical garden of Sonoran Desert plants with a zoo, aquarium, art gallery and natural history displays. It is open every day of the year.
Tucson living agricultural museum with themed plots of heritage fruit trees, heirloom crops and native edible plants. Entry is free, with self-guided visits or docent tours.
A 49-acre Sonoran Desert garden and nature preserve in Tucson with trails, galleries and shops. Grounds open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Urban garden in Tucson on a historic family property, with about 20 themed gardens. A separate Japanese garden, Yume, is due to open October 11, 2026. Butterfly Magic is closed.
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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