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Gardens of the World
Botanical garden in Thousand Oaks, California / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gardens of the World is a botanical garden in Thousand Oaks, California, situated directly across Thousand Oaks Boulevard from Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, within the downtown core of the city.[2][3] Established in 2001, the park was given to the city by the owners of a local travel agency. It is home to a French garden and waterfall, an English rose garden, an Italian grapevine garden and a Japanese garden with koi ponds and a pagoda. The park is used for walking and picnicking, and guided tours of the gardens are available.[4] The Californian Mission Courtyard includes native California flora and murals of the remaining 21 California Missions. There is also a statue of Father Junipero Serra in this part of the park.[5] The botanical garden is 4.5 acres (1.8 ha).[6][7]
Gardens of the World | |
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![]() French Waterfall by entrance | |
Type | Botanical garden |
Location | Thousand Oaks, California, United States |
Coordinates | 34°10′35″N 118°50′54″W |
Area | 4.5 acres (18,000 m2) |
Opened | December 2001 |
Operated by | Hogan Family Foundation[1] |
Status | Open |
Website | www.gardensoftheworld.info |