Overview
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is Central Ohio’s premier botanical garden and home to the iconic John F. Wolfe Palm House which dates back to 1895. Situated just east of Franklin Park, the Conservatory is approximately two miles from downtown Columbus.
The visitor experience spans about 13-acres and is comprised of the Conservatory building, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden and the Grand Mallway. The experience consists of botanical biomes, lush gardens, special horticulture and art exhibitions, and seasonal offerings. A collection of glass works by artist Dale Chihuly is also on display and included with admission.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus is a sprawling 4-acre garden adjacent to the visitor experience that encompasses an apiary, rose pavilion, berry house and 40 community garden plots as well as, a demonstration kitchen and Live-Fire Cooking Theater. This area is open to the public at no charge from dawn until dusk.
Funding
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is funded through a combination of earned revenue and fundraising. Two-thirds of the Conservatory’s annual operating budget are covered through earned revenue that includes admissions, private rentals, gift shop and cafe sales, classes and mission-based programs. The remaining one-third of our operating revenue is derived from generous individual donors, corporate and foundation grants, special events, the Women’s Sustaining Board, and governmental funding. The Conservatory is grateful to all donors, supporters and advocates who help to elevate quality of life and connect the community through the power of nature.
Thank you for your generosity!
