Fruit & Spice Park
The Fruit & Spice Park, formally known as the Preston B. Bird/Mary Heinlein Fruit & Spice Park, is a 37-acre park located in Redland, Florida, and it is the only botanical garden of its kind in the United States. This park is operated by Miami-Dade County Parks and Open Spaces Department. The park attracts more than 50,000 visitors per year because of its unique agricultural environment. The garden features more than 500 different types of international exotic fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. Visitors are allowed to sample fallen fruits, have lunch at the Mango Cafe, or schedule a tour of the park.
| Fruit & Spice Park | |
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Central pond in Fruit & Spice Park | |
| Type | Municipal |
| Location | Redland, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States |
| Area | 37 acres (15 ha) |
| Created | 1945 |
| Operated by | Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation Department |
| Website | Fruit & Spice Park |
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