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THE GROUNDS OF 11 Pinewood Estate and Gardens Walk time from Oval: 5 minutes Information 10 14 Restrooms 15 Rain Shelter Singing Tower Walk time from Oval: Water Fountain 13 8 minutes Peace Lantern Exedra WELCOME TO THE GARDENS! First Aid 16 17 12 Picnic Area Bok Tower Gardens is a dynamic, engaging and enjoyable experience Info Booth 7 for people of all ages. Focal points and activities throughout the AED Gardens provide for leisurely strolls, enlightening moments, and Window by the Pond engaging activities. SMOKE FREE Established in 1929 by Edward W. Bok as a gift to the American people, 8 Bok Tower Gardens is a 9 the 50-acre garden was designed by noted landscape architect Frederick SMOKE FREE environment. There is no smoking or vaping Rain Shelter Law Olmsted, Jr. to be a contemplative and informal woodland setting. anywhere on the premises. Oval Endangered Plant Garden 6 Acres of ferns, palms, oaks and pines fashion a lush backdrop of ACCESSIBILITY flowering foliage and the spectacular seasonal color of azaleas, Mobility carts and wheelchairs are 2 camellias and magnolias showcasing an ever-changing work of art. available at The Shop at Bok. Most The 205‑foot marble and coquina Singing Tower is the pinnacle of areas of the Gardens are accessible Blue Palmetto Café the gardens with tile mosaics, animal carvings, custom ironwork, and except the second floor of Pinewood 1 Estate. For additional needs, please daily carillon concerts. visit the Information Desk in the Visitor Center. Visitor Center 3 Dedicated by President Calvin Coolidge on Feb. 1, 1929, Bok Tower Gardens is a National Historic Landmark. Snap & Share The Shop at Bok Your Experience 4 VISITOR GUIDELINES #VisitCentralFL 5 Hammock Hollow Children’s Garden Edward Bok created this sanctuary and placed it under the protection #BokTowerGardens of the American people. Visitors have always honored this trust. A OFFICIAL HEALTHCARE PARTNER garden is unique with natural pathways and environments, therefore OF BOK TOWER GARDENS Pine Ridge Preserve it is important to the plant collections and our visitors to observe the & Trails following safety guidelines. • Plants and animals are to be PROHIBITED ITEMS: Additional Picnic area protected and for the safety of • Firearms and weapons- available on south side all, do not feed the wildlife or Individuals with concealed of the parking lot. disturb the plant life. weapons permits must leave their • Be respectful of others. Parents weapon secured in their vehicle. 1. CHAO EXHIBIT HALL 4. HAMMOCK HOLLOW 7. WETLAND BOARDWALK 10. 1929 DEDICATION 12. REFLECTION POOL VISTA 14. CONCERT VIEWING AREA 16. SINGING TOWER or guardians are responsible for • Bicycles, skateboards, skate Learn more about the history of the CHILDREN’S GARDEN Explore a 170-foot boardwalk that MONUMENT This iconic view of the Singing Tower View the carillonneur’s performances Made of pink marble and coquina, supervising young visitors. shoes and personal golf carts. Gardens and our conservation efforts. Step through our pint‑sized keystone meanders through a recreated wetland This marker is to dedicate the creation is the perfect place for a photo with at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. during our the 205-foot tall neo-Gothic and Art prairie and bog. friends or family while visiting the live performance season. See carillon Deco Singing Tower houses the 60‑bell • Well-behaved dogs are welcome • Drones, photo props, confetti, gate and into a world of adventure of the Garden and wildlife sanctuary and must be on a maximum 6ft glitter and balloons. 2. POLLINATOR GARDEN where young visitors discover places to by Edward Bok and is located at the Gardens. program for availability. carillon. Donor level members and leash at all times. Owners are Stop along the meandering path and climb, build, dig and create. 8. WINDOW BY THE POND original entrance, that begins the above are eligible to tour the Founder’s responsible for their pets. • Smoking or vaping is not focus on the buzz and flutter, you may Look out from this small observatory historic garden created by Frederick 13. EXEDRA & SUNSET 15. PEACE LANTERN Room on the first floor, offered on allowed. see 20‑30 different types of pollinators 5. PINE RIDGE PRESERVE TRAIL pre-scheduled dates throughout the year. • Casual, non-commercial into a Florida pond ecosystem. Watch Law Olmsted, Jr. OVERLOOK This Tōrō, or Japanese stone lantern, photography is permitted. PLEASE NOTE: working the blossoms in search of nectar. Hike through one of Florida’s most as birds, reptiles, butterflies and other The marble Exedra was given as a gift is adorned with peace doves and was Photographers and subjects • All admission and ticket sales endangered ecosystems. Interpretive animals coexist in their natural habitat. 11. PINEWOOD ESTATE & to Edward Bok from his friends in the commissioned as a gift from Usaburo 17. EDWARD W. BOK’S must remain on the designated are final. Prices and hours are 3. KITCHEN GARDEN, signs along the trail give details about GARDENS nearby community of Mountain Lake. Tsujita as a tribute to Mr. Bok’s efforts BURIAL SITE 9. ENDANGERED PLANT pathways. subject to change. OUTDOOR KITCHEN & the area. Step back in time to a luxurious 1930s The sunset view from here inspired toward world peace. Mr. Tsujita was an Edward Bok fell ill and passed away on ALEXANDER DISCOVERY GARDEN Mr. Bok’s dream of the Gardens. attendant of Mr. Bok in the 1920s. In Sunday, January 9, 1930 within sight of • Use caution on the mulched and • Your admission ticket 6. WILD GARDEN lifestyle as you tour this 20-room CENTER This display of approximately 30 rare 1955, it arrived with only the request to his Singing Tower. His wife previously gravel paths as they are naturally serves as permission for The Wild Garden showcases Florida Mediterranean-style winter home and These areas offer fun and educational plants from around Florida showcases be placed within sight of Mr. Bok’s grave. convinced him to be buried at the place uneven. Please enter these areas Bok Tower Gardens to use native plants and wildlife in a series of gardens. An additional ticket is required your photo or image. activities. See program guide for details. the species we are working to protect. he loved most. His grave rests in front of with caution and at your own risk. ecosystem plantings. for entry. The mansion is partially accessible by wheelchair. the Tower’s great brass door..