Pinecrest Gardens

Specialties

This is the most unique Botanical Garden that is also an historic property that was home to the greatest of all original tourist attractions in America, the Parrot Jungle. With it’s jungle-​like appearance, the Botanical Garden takes on an exotic look sporting many native and exotic species. You can find natural wild life including waterfowl, birds, iguanas, night creatures, fish that are on the endangered species list and some of the most spectacular Koi you have ever seen. There is no Botanical Garden that is as Family Friendly as Pinecrest Gardens. We have a small splash amusement area for children ages 2 – 12, a playground, a petting zoo and many interesting sights to see as you navigate our paths. We even make «children life size» chess and checkers available for kids «gaming» fun.

On the cultural side, we have a full time art gallery, a select group of monumental sculptures in the gardens, we run family movies once a month from October through March, and two Family Movies in April. We have a full schedule of classical music performances, dance performances, theatrical performances including Shakespeare and Broadway Musicals, and we host one of the most renowned jazz series in South Florida. Our activities do not stop there. We offer educational classes and camps for kids and horticultural workshops for adults. We have educational and recreational field trips and even Nature Film Nights. This is a «one-​of-​a-​kind» location priced for maximum accessibility.

History

Established in 2002.

In the beginning it was important to establish this magnificent property as a Family Friendly Community Facility where children could safely play, enjoy our beautiful environment and rent spaces for birthday parties and other occasions. It has grown to additionally take on the role of Cultural Arts Park as we promote our botanical beauty along with education, recreation and entertainment activities made available at prices that are accessible for the greater community we serve.