Hollis Garden

614 E. Orange Street, Lakeland, FL 33801 | 863.834.2280

Hollis Garden is a botanical display garden set in a neo-classical architectural environment complete with patterned flower beds, public art, and ornamental fountains. Hollis Garden is a formal garden, a 1.2-acre site located within historic Lake Mirror Park. Here you will find over 10,000 flowers, ornamental shrubs, and native trees.

Hours

Hollis Garden is closed on Mondays.

Chrismas Holiday
Tuesday, 12/24: Closing at 4 PM
Wednesday, 12/25: CLOSED 

New Year Holiday
Tuesday, 12/31: Closing at 4 PM
Wednesday, 1/1: OPEN

September – May
Sunday - Thursday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Monday: CLOSED
Friday & Saturday: 10  AM – 4 PM

Exclusive use rentals:
Friday & Saturdays: 4 PM - 6 PM

June - August
Sunday - Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Monday: CLOSED

Exclusive use rentals:
Friday & Saturdays: 6 PM - 8 PM

Find out more about the native plants in Hollis Garden

Donate to the Hollis Garden Maintenance Fund

Brochure/Map

Rental Information

Garden Rules*

1. No pets, picnics, or alcoholic beverages.
2. No confetti or litter, including glitter (up to a $100.00 fine per City Ordinance, Section 70-3).
3. Stay on established paths & lawn areas. Do not close gates.
4. Please stay out of plant beds. No climbing (trees, rocks, ledges or fountains) & no swimming.
5. Please refrain from picking flowers, fruits & plants.
6. No fireworks, smoke bombs, birthday cake smashing, Easter egg hunts, geocaching, or loud music.
7. No skateboards, bicycles, or sporting activities.
8. Children must be closely supervised at all times!
9. Please properly dispose of your trash.
10. Power outlets are not provided for public use.

Photography

No photo shoots during scheduled events.
Lighting props and drones are not permitted.
Photo shoots may not hinder other guests from enjoying the garden.

*Staff may make additional requests based on events, capacity, weather, or garden maintenance needs.  

Thank you for your care – Enjoy your visit!

Volunteer Info

Interested in learning all the behind-the-scenes work that goes into maintaining Lakeland's premiere botanic garden? Or do you enjoy getting your hands dirty and want to help out?! Fill out our form below to receive information about volunteer opportunities at the Garden.

• Volunteer Interest Form

  At this time, we are specifically looking for volunteers for our upcoming event Plantae Palooza. We are limited to 10 volunteers for this event.

  Hollis Garden Volunteer Form

  First and Last Name (and preferred nickname if applicable) *

  Email *

  Message

  Phone number *

  Age * This field is only used to identify any minors that may need parental permission to volunteer. Not all Hollis Garden projects would be appropriate for children or may require direct parental supervision.

  18 or over
  Under 18 - in High School
  Under 18 - younger than high school
  

  Availability * Select all days or events available (all are morning or during the day)

  Tuesdays
  Wednesdays
  Thursdays
  

  Shirt size Volunteers are not guaranteed a shirt - but when inventory or budget allows we like to share whenever we can!

  S
  M
  L
  XL
  XXL
  XXXL
  

  General Garden Volunteer Needs * Select all that you are willing and able to assist with.

  Weeding
  Using Tools
  Assisting with Garden Tours
  Answering Questions
  Planting, seeding, repotting, general dirt related duties
  Checking the website and communicating updates to Garden Foreman
  Taking photos for City use
  Other
  

  Check to acknowledge * All volunteers will be required to sign a hold harmless waiver to help out around the Garden

  For questions or other volunteer opportunities email LakelandParkRec@lakelandgov.net or call 863-834-6035