Mead Botanical Garden: Creek Boardwalks, Butterfly Garden & Pine Savanna

About this adventure

Tucked inside charming Winter Park, Mead Botanical Garden spans 48 peaceful acres of natural wetlands, upland pine woods, and manicured floral gardens. Winter is an idyllic season to wander the stroller-accessible boardwalk winding along Howell Creek, where quiet visitors often spot turtles sunning on submerged logs, wading egrets, and migrating songbirds resting in the canopy. The paved multi-use trail connects effortlessly to Winter Park's Cady Way Trail system for cycling families. Children love exploring Alice's Friends Butterfly Garden, discovering seasonal blooms in the historic greenhouse, and running on the grassy lawn surrounding the open-air heritage amphitheater. The Discovery Barn offers seasonal weekend nature crafts and educational flyers. With shaded picnic pavilions, clean restrooms, drinking fountains, and free admission year-round, Mead Garden is one of the Orlando area's most welcoming neighborhood escapes.