Hollis Garden
Hollis Garden
4.5
Parks • Gardens
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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  • Raegan L
    Lakeland, Florida1,735 contributions
    Really beautiful little garden
    This is a truly beautiful garden with a lot of different, vibrant flowers and plant life to look at if you come during the right season. There are walking paths all over to view things, and there’s some nice gazebos as well. In the back corner there are some bamboo trees where people have carved their names or initials into the bark which I thought was neat, really gave the garden a more personal touch. There’s a small koi pond as well with some of the biggest koi fish I have ever seen, and some benches/ sitting areas for you to just sit in the quietude and enjoy the beauty. Hollis Garden also has a direct entrance to Lake Mirror walkways and downtown Lakeland, which is one of my favorite areas in town so it’s a great and convenient location. The only thing I don’t like as much is there are a lot of events, such as weddings or photo shoots, that take place in the garden and they get priority so if you are just a regular visitor you have to keep out of the way of the events which can be a pain.
    Visited November 2020
    Written November 23, 2020
  • Joanne M
    Augusta, Georgia41 contributions
    Beautiful gardens and lake
    Beautiful gardens along Lake Mirror. Peaceful and tranquil gardens with a beautiful lake to take a stroll around. The Joinery restaurant sits along Lake Mirror as well where you can stop and get a bite to eat and a cold drink.
    Visited February 2021
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 25, 2021
  • radx4
    Ellicott City, Maryland2,243 contributions
    Relaxing Tranquility
    On a recent drive from Orlando to Tampa we were looking for a place in the middle to stop. Lakeland was about half way between the cities. There isn't a whole lot in Lakeland, but we found the Hollis Garden to be a nice place to relax and stretch our legs. The garden is on the south side of Lake Mirror in Lakeland. There is a nice pathway around the lake that is about 3/4 of a mile and perfect for a short walk. The garden itself is small, but it is filled with a nice variety of well maintained plants. The garden is pretty and nice to spend some time in. Unfortunately, the garden doesn't open until 10 a.m., and we arrived slightly before this. So we were only able to enjoy the garden from outside.
    Visited March 2021
    Written April 8, 2021
  • wyles_pa
    Fullerton, Pennsylvania61 contributions
    Hollis Gardens are a site to see
    You cannot go wrong while in Lakeland if you take a stroll through the gardens. Spectacular flowers, trees, and sculptures. The background music simply adds to the beauty of the gardens. Afterwards take a leisurely walk around the lake to photograph the turtles, birds and other wildlife.
    Visited April 2022
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 28, 2022
  • Karen C
    Winter Haven, Florida151 contributions
    A Secret Garden
    Set in downtown Lakeland, it is an oasis amongst the high rise buildings. It is a lovely garden with a beautiful lake setting. There are many places to sit and relax with beautiful flowers all around. After a stroll through, we walked around Lake Mirror and enjoyed the birds and surrounding architecture. A wonderful place to explore.
    Visited April 2022
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 28, 2022
  • TheCovertCritic
    423 contributions
    Did Not Like This One and I am a Lover of Gardens
    This is probably a great place for people in the surrounding buildings to enjoy a relaxing time at lunch or after work. But I am not an admirer of the "room" concept and of squares of manicured green lawn surrounded by trimmed boxwood. Add to that the cold Grecian columns, and I distinctly felt a certain funereal aura rather than an uplifting of spirit that a beautiful garden usually inspires. In addition, the weird modern sculpture left me cold. Sorry, if I lived nearby maybe I would have a reason to visit as an escape from the city. Otherwise, I cannot recommend stopping here.
    Visited January 2020
    Written January 14, 2020
  • Sweetdreams37
    97 contributions
    Great picture spot
    Great for all kinds of pictures from Wedding to Quinceaneras to Baby and Graduation pictures and if you are not there for those just sit on a bench and take in the beauty and see Lake Mirrorfrom the Gardens. In the Fall they had a few Fall Picture Ops there. There are times it maybe closed due to a wedding or other rented event from the rental hall in the building next door.
    Visited April 2022
    Written June 16, 2022
  • Abigail O
    Northeastern Ontario, Canada95 contributions
    Small but spectacular garden
    When we first arrived at this garden, we were initially crestfallen because it was much smaller than we expected. But once we got over our initial disappointment, we ended up loving it. Go into it with a realistic expectation and you will love it. It is a very small garden but broken up into multiple small rooms with many types of flowering plants and lovely sculptures. There is a lot to be seen if you walk around each room. Don't miss the butterfly garden hidden at the side. They have done some beautiful work with edible plants as well. It's a great place for photo opps. I suspect they do a lot of weddings at this site. Also take time to walk along the waterfront...we saw a pair of tricoloured herons, which was a first for us.
    Visited March 2022
    Written April 1, 2022
  • PERFECT PLACE TO SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH FAMILY.
    We traveled 1 hour just to visit this beautiful garden and it was worth it. The place is perfect for photoshoot, picnic with families (kids will definitely have fun with this park), and just walk around the garden enjoy the beautiful architecture and lovely flowers. Also, enjoyed our walk around the lake and see fishes, turtles and birds. I took more videos to capture everything inside the park and shared on my tiktok and YouTube account but sadly I can't upload the videos here, so here's some photos.
    Visited May 2022
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 2, 2022
  • Pink P
    524 contributions
    Serene Gardens
    Very pretty gardens right alongside Lake Mirror. Not very big - you can walk around the entire garden in less than 30 minutes - but very well maintained. Popular location for wedding and quinceañera photographs. Loads of different shrubs and flowers and a small pond with koi. Well worth a visit for half an hour of serenity.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written July 5, 2023
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wyles_pa
Fullerton, PA61 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
You cannot go wrong while in Lakeland if you take a stroll through the gardens. Spectacular flowers, trees, and sculptures. The background music simply adds to the beauty of the gardens. Afterwards take a leisurely walk around the lake to photograph the turtles, birds and other wildlife.
Written April 28, 2022
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Karen C
Winter Haven, FL151 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Set in downtown Lakeland, it is an oasis amongst the high rise buildings. It is a lovely garden with a beautiful lake setting. There are many places to sit and relax with beautiful flowers all around. After a stroll through, we walked around Lake Mirror and enjoyed the birds and surrounding architecture. A wonderful place to explore.
Written April 28, 2022
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TheCovertCritic
Apex, North Carolina423 contributions
Jan 2020
This is probably a great place for people in the surrounding buildings to enjoy a relaxing time at lunch or after work. But I am not an admirer of the "room" concept and of squares of manicured green lawn surrounded by trimmed boxwood. Add to that the cold Grecian columns, and I distinctly felt a certain funereal aura rather than an uplifting of spirit that a beautiful garden usually inspires. In addition, the weird modern sculpture left me cold. Sorry, if I lived nearby maybe I would have a reason to visit as an escape from the city. Otherwise, I cannot recommend stopping here.
Written January 14, 2020
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Sweetdreams37
97 contributions
Apr 2022
Great for all kinds of pictures from Wedding to Quinceaneras to Baby and Graduation pictures and if you are not there for those just sit on a bench and take in the beauty and see Lake Mirrorfrom the Gardens. In the Fall they had a few Fall Picture Ops there. There are times it maybe closed due to a wedding or other rented event from the rental hall in the building next door.
Written June 16, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Abigail O
Northeastern Ontario, Canada95 contributions
Mar 2022
When we first arrived at this garden, we were initially crestfallen because it was much smaller than we expected. But once we got over our initial disappointment, we ended up loving it. Go into it with a realistic expectation and you will love it.

It is a very small garden but broken up into multiple small rooms with many types of flowering plants and lovely sculptures. There is a lot to be seen if you walk around each room. Don't miss the butterfly garden hidden at the side. They have done some beautiful work with edible plants as well.

It's a great place for photo opps. I suspect they do a lot of weddings at this site. Also take time to walk along the waterfront...we saw a pair of tricoloured herons, which was a first for us.
Written April 1, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

May 2022 • Couples
We traveled 1 hour just to visit this beautiful garden and it was worth it. The place is perfect for photoshoot, picnic with families (kids will definitely have fun with this park), and just walk around the garden enjoy the beautiful architecture and lovely flowers. Also, enjoyed our walk around the lake and see fishes, turtles and birds. I took more videos to capture everything inside the park and shared on my tiktok and YouTube account but sadly I can't upload the videos here, so here's some photos.
Written May 2, 2022
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Pink P
Florida524 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Very pretty gardens right alongside Lake Mirror. Not very big - you can walk around the entire garden in less than 30 minutes - but very well maintained. Popular location for wedding and quinceañera photographs. Loads of different shrubs and flowers and a small pond with koi. Well worth a visit for half an hour of serenity.
Written July 5, 2023
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MichTrvlng
New York City, NY74 contributions
Sep 2020 • Solo
Hollis Garden is absolutely gorgeous. Well-maintained and visually stunning. I don’t know the technical terms for everything there, but I loved the seating areas. Great place to curl up and read. The music added a nice touch. I saw a lot of people taking photos. Can walk out to the promenade from there. I highly recommend.
Written July 6, 2021
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blonomad
Miami, FL131 contributions
Sep 2022
Well kept, lovely gardens. Many roses of various colors. Pretty fountains and paved walks. Okra was ready to pick. Nice trees, coleus in several colors. Even has a free library for take one, leave one. The heat shortened our visit but cooled off in Garden Bistro with drinks.
Written September 19, 2022
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Momtravel15
Nashville, MI27 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
What a lovely botanical garden we found in Lakeland! Nice accessibility, well thought out walkways, gorgeous lakeside setting. Highly recommend. Closed Mondays, day time hours. No charge to walk through!
Written February 18, 2022
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