Welcome to the Palma Sola Botanical Park.

Palma Sola Botanical Park

In 1990, the grassroots initiative for a botanical park began when local citizens and community groups rallied to save the 10 acre site that had served as the Manatee County Nursery. In 1993, the non-profit 501(c)(3) Palma Sola Botanical Park Foundation, Inc. was established and the park has evolved ever since.

The park does not charge an entrance fee and receives no federal, state, or local government subsidies. We rely greatly on donations to keep the park open free of charge to the public 7 days per week.

Location

9800 17th Ave NW,
Bradenton, FL 34209

Map

Park Hours

8am - Dusk every day

Pet Friendly

Well behaved pets are welcome. You must clean up after your pet and keep your pet from harming any plant or animal life.

Leafline News

PLEASE VOTE FOR US!
Palma Sola Botanical Park won Bradenton Herald’s People’s Choice award for Best Attraction in Manatee County in 2023 (Bronze) and in 2024 (Silver). Please help us make it a trifecta with a Gold in 2025!

We are in two categories this year:

Click on “Things to Do” category, then vote for us under Attraction

Click on “Services” Category, then vote for us under “Wedding Venue”

You can vote once per day in each category from 4/21/25 through 5/9/25. Click on the button below daily starting at noon on April 21st.

Garden Party!

Join us for the event of the season in Northwest Bradenton — an unforgettable evening of dining under the stars in the beautiful gardens, all to benefit Palma Sola Botanical Park.

Your ticket includes a full-course meal from EnRich served tableside, a full open bar, live music by Sycamore Shade, and an incredible selection of silent auction items.

Last year sold out — don’t miss it!

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