A new botanical garden is growing in South Fulton, Georgia
A new botanical garden growing in College Park and South Fulton, Georgia — with plans to open in 2027.
Cultivating, Conserving, Displaying, and Celebrating Plants While Connecting People With Nature.
The mission of the Roderick Gay Botanical Garden is to preserve and celebrate the natural beauty of South Fulton County through horticulture, conservation, education, and environmental stewardship while creating a premier regional ecotourism destination. We are committed to protecting native landscapes, cultivating exceptional plant collections, inspiring lifelong learning, and connecting people with nature, history, and community for generations to come.
Rooted in four enduring commitments
Cultivate
Growing exceptional plant collections that thrive in the Georgia Piedmont.
Conserve
Protecting native landscapes, pollinators, and imperiled species for the future.
Display
Designing immersive gardens that celebrate beauty across every season.
Connect
Bringing people together with nature, history, and one another.
Acres on the historic Camp Truitt property
Planned grand opening year
Distinct garden collections planned
Landmark investment in the garden
Landscapes to wander & wonder
A journey through fifteen distinct collections, each designed to delight across the seasons.
The Hydrangea Walk
A shaded promenade of mophead and lacecap hydrangeas in blue, violet and white.
Azalea Hillside
Cascades of native and heritage azaleas blooming across a sculpted slope.
The Rose Terrace
A formal parterre of fragrant heritage and modern roses.
Woodland Sanctuary
Trails winding through native hardwoods, ferns and spring ephemerals.
The Great Conservatory
A glass palace of tropical and subtropical rarities, open year-round.
Pollinator Meadow
Sweeping wildflower meadows alive with bees, butterflies and song.
Help us grow a garden for generations
There are many ways to support our mission and get involved with the Garden today.