A landscape reimagined for South Fulton
Explore the mission, the master conceptual plan, and the gardens taking root today.
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.
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.
A vision drawn from the land itself
Developed with leading landscape architects and shaped by our community, the Master Conceptual Plan weaves 40 acres on the historic Camp Truitt property — gardens, woodland, water features and gathering spaces — into a single, walkable journey. Every path is designed to reveal the region's natural beauty and reconnect visitors with the living world.
- A landmark glass conservatory
- Fifteen themed display gardens
- Restored native Piedmont woodland
- An outdoor amphitheater & event lawns
- Fully accessible trails throughout
Three landmarks at the heart of the garden
Great Conservatory
A soaring glasshouse anchoring the garden with tropical collections, seasonal displays and event space.
Formal Water Gardens
Reflecting pools, fountains and clipped hedges create a serene ceremonial heart.
Native Woodland Trails
Miles of accessible trails through restored Piedmont forest and wetland.
Fifteen gardens, endless discovery
A preview of the themed landscapes taking shape across the site.
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.