White River Gardens
| White River Gardens | |
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White River Gardens in 2007 | |
Interactive map highlighting the gardens within White River State Park | |
| Type | Botanical garden |
| Location | White River State Park Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 39°45′58″N 86°10′34″W / 39.766°N 86.176°W |
| Area | 3.3 acres (1.3 ha) |
| Opened | June 13, 1999 |
| Designer | Woollen, Molzan and Partners Rundell Ernstberger Associates |
| Owned by | Indianapolis Zoological Society |
| Operated by | Indianapolis Zoo |
| Open | Daily, seasonal hours vary |
| Status | Open all year |
| Paths | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) |
| Plants | 47,233 |
| Species | 3,055 |
| Public transit access | 8 |
| Cost | US$15 million |
| Facilities | Hilbert Conservatory |
| Website | Official website |
White River Gardens is a botanical garden located at White River State Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Established in 1999, the gardens are managed and operated by the Indianapolis Zoo. In 2021, White River Gardens' 3.3 acres (1.3 ha) was home to nearly 50,000 plants of more than 3,000 species.
The complex includes a conservatory, fountains and water features, outdoor gardens, a dining and event facility, and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of paths. The gardens are situated to the east of the zoo's entry plaza on the western bank of the White River overlooking downtown Indianapolis.