McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens at Turtle Bay
The McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are on the north side of the Turtle Bay Exploration Park campus and the Sundial Bridge and feature over 200-acres of native and non-native trees and plants.
Garden Hours
Open Daily
7:15am - Dusk
Garden Admission
$5 Suggested Donation
Free for Turtle Bay Members
Open Wed-Sat, 9am-1pm
Garden Features
Arboretum
The McConnell Arboretum is over 200 acres of native trees and plants. A one mile walking trail loop surrounds the Arboretum and directly links to the rest of the award-winning Sacramento River Trail.
Botanical Gardens
The McConnell Botanical Gardens comprise 25 acres of mediterranean-climate display gardens, a children’s garden, a medicinal garden, and two beautiful and unique water features and a large seasonal pond that is home to many animals.
Nursery
All of our plants are propagated on-site! We grow drought-tolerant plants and Mediterranean-climate species that thrive in our area.
Children’s Garden
The Children’s Garden is home to Mosaic Oasis, a whimsical and fun water feature that includes a drinking fountain, ornamental fountain, and play structure designed by local mixed media artist Colleen Barry. The Children’s Garden and Picnic Grove areas are full of fun and interesting plants from around the world.