Gardens with a checked street address within 50 straight-line miles of the U.S. Census reference point for Columbia, South Carolina. Each result shows its own town; being on this page does not mean a garden is inside Columbia city limits. Distances are straight-line, not driving.
Within 50 miles of central Columbia. Checked September 28, 2026.
A city-run garden of over 150 acres along the Edisto River with roses, azaleas, camellias and a wetland boardwalk. Free and open daily from dawn to dusk.
Zoo with a large botanical garden in the Columbia area. One ticket covers both; the garden has its own entrance in West Columbia.
A 150-acre city garden in Sumter known for Japanese iris in late spring, with swans, rose, azalea and butterfly gardens. Free entry and parking; open daily from morning to sunset.
10-acre arboretum in Columbia with ten habitat types, a waterfall and a botanical garden. It opens on set days rather than 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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