# Mead Botanical Garden: Creek Boardwalks, Butterfly Garden & Pine Savanna > Place to go for families in the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open daily from 7:30 AM to dusk; Greenhouse and butterfly garden open daily during… - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S Denning Dr, Winter Park, FL 32789 - Ages: All ages; paved pathways and wooden boardwalks accommodate strollers; shaded picnic pavilions and modern restrooms available - Price: Free admission and free on-site parking - Schedule: Open daily from 7:30 AM to dusk; Greenhouse and butterfly garden open daily during daylight hours - Organizer: City of Winter Park Parks & Recreation & Mead Botanical Garden, Inc. - Official page: https://www.meadgarden.org - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/mead-botanical-garden-creek-boardwalks-butterfly-garden-and-pine-savan--listing-b605e119e4d2d7e02b0a6cf6 ## About 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. ## Similar picks in Orlando - [Leu Gardens Autumn Stroll & Botanical Turkey Scavenger Hunt (Orlando)](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/leu-gardens-autumn-stroll-and-botanical-turkey-scavenger-hunt-orlando--listing-50caa1fa63c7bb7934550846) — Nov 20 – Nov 29 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Harry P. Leu Gardens · All ages · From $15 · checked Nov 4. Spanning 50 serene botanical acres along the shores of Lake Rowena just north of Downtown Orlando, Harry P. Leu Gardens offers an enchanting outdoor autumn sanctuary. During… - [Harry P. 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