Independence Park Botanic Gardens
The Independence Park Botanic Gardens are botanical gardens located in Independence Park at 7950 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You will find it in Baton Rouge. Nearby, Tiger Stadium (5.3 mi) leads the list.
A garden inside Baton Rouge
You can stay in Baton Rouge
Independence Park Botanic Gardens is inside Baton Rouge, which has 86 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 62–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR) has airline service, about 7 miles from Independence Park Botanic Gardens.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Independence Park Botanic Gardens
The Independence Park Botanic Gardens are botanical gardens located in Independence Park at 7950 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They are open during daylight hours without admission fee.
The Gardens contain displays of blooming woody plants, ground covers, and wetland plants. They include a rose garden, crape myrtle garden, sensory garden, and children's forest.
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Bases for Independence Park Botanic Gardens
For a bed close by, look to Baton Rouge (86) and Port Allen (21).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Independence Park Botanic Gardens | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | in town | — | 86 70 hotels · 10 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 RV parks | 222,795 | $235K | — |
| Port Allen | 6 mi west | 10 min | 21 18 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 5,015 | $181K | D− |
| St. George | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 21 18 hotels · 3 motels | 78,536 | — | — |
| Denham Springs | 9 mi east | 15 min | 13 9 hotels · 3 motels · 1 campground | 9,378 | $188K | — |
| Gonzales | 19 mi southeast | 30 min | 30 19 hotels · 5 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 13,930 | $226K | D |
| Baker | 10 mi north | 15 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 12,136 | $158K | C |
| Plaquemine | 14 mi southwest | 20 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 5,891 | $176K | D− |
| Zachary | 16 mi north | 25 min | 5 5 hotels | 20,621 | $259K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Independence Park Botanic Gardens
These well-known sights sit within 63 miles.
15 mi Stadium & arenaTiger StadiumBig draw61 mi LakeLake Peigneur
25 mi MuseumUSS Kidd
Big draw62 mi LakeLake Pontchartrain
35 mi Stadium & arenaPete Maravich Assembly Center
39 mi MuseumWhitney Plantation Historic District48 mi Theme parkBlue Bayou and Dixie Landin'
58 mi Stadium & arenaCajun Field at Our Lady of Lourdes StadiumPhoto credits
Tiger Stadium: Daniel Foster, CC BY-SA 2.0 · USS Kidd: Cobatfor, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Pontchartrain: Mersh13, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pete Maravich Assembly Center: Spatms, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Whitney Plantation Historic District: Bill Leiser, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cajun Field at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium: Jcarriere, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Independence Park Botanic Gardens: what to know
Is Independence Park Botanic Gardens in Baton Rouge?
Yes. It’s inside Baton Rouge, LA.
When is the best time to visit Independence Park Botanic Gardens?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 62–81°.
How far is Independence Park Botanic Gardens from New Orleans?
About 75 miles east of New Orleans, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Independence Park Botanic Gardens?
Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR), about 7 miles away. The nearest big hub is Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY), about 59 miles.
Where should I stay near Independence Park Botanic Gardens?
Baton Rouge (in town, 86 places to stay), Port Allen (6 mi, 21 places to stay) and St. George (7 mi, 21 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Baton Rouge
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