The Hudson Gardens & Event Center showcases a beautiful outdoor botanical garden in the middle of Littleton. It’s located just off Santa Fe Drive, between historic Littleton and Denver.
It’s a non-profit botanical gardens nestled on the South Platte River. The park is always free to enter unless there is a special event going on. Take a stroll on the charming paved paths into a vibrant nature community amidst metropolitan Colorado.
Outdoor botanic gardens in Littleton
The exceptional 30 acre space is used for educational programs, field trips, community beekeeping, private events, including corporate gatherings and wedding celebrations. The favorite annual event is the Summer Concert Series, which jams weekends from June to September.
Garden admission is open daily year round, for free every day. It’s not open late, April to October, 9am to 5pm, and November to March, 10am to 3pm, so plan ahead. There’s a gift shop there with regional jewelry, local honey, fun toys and gifts for your garden. Like most wildlife attractions, pets should be kept at home.
Garden features
Hudson Gardens has a myriad of plant and animal wildlife. The different ecosystems and inhabitants create a unique place.
- Wetlands
- Honey bee Apiary
- Rose garden
- River integration project
- tree collections
- water gardens
- vegetable garden and pumpkin patch
- Songbird gardens
- Garden railroad
Entrance on South Vinewood Street. Photo: Jeffrey Beall
Flowery bench. Photo: Cathy McCray
Sunset rendevous. Photo: Cathy McCray
Snowy fall day, artificial icicle tree in center. Photo: Cathy McCray
Wedding at Hudson Gardens. Photo: Ryan Polei
Firefall performing at Summer Concert Series. Photo: lonely moose
Secluded bench in the aspen grove. Photo: Cathy McCray
Details
Address: 6115 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton
Phone: 303-797-8565
Season: Year round
Fee: Free
Pets: Not-permitted
Website: hudsongardens.org
