Fun Visit with Kids

Elwood the Gnome outdoors in spring at reiman gardens

Nature and Kids Just Go Together

Reiman Gardens welcomes everyone, especially children. Be sure to check out Elwood, the World’s Largest Concrete Gnome, keeping watch in the Home Production Garden. Elwood loves to have his picture taken! Don’t disappoint him.

Make a joyful noise on our dancing chimes at the CoHorts Dancing Chimes Plaza, at the north end of in the Bald Cypress Allee. Visit Lake Helen to see some of the Gardens’ aquatic wildlife, and don’t miss the Children’s Garden with interactive areas, the “hideout” and even tumbling mounds for kids of all ages.

The Butterfly Wing will delight while the butterfly emergence cases will fascinate and of course there are dozens of educational programs geared for kids throughout the year. Check the schedule here to introduce your children to the excitement of nature!