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Majeed Discovery Garden

The Majeed Discovery Garden is a free and accessible children’s garden, located inside the Florida Botanical Gardens. On any day of the week, kids can be seen playing on the Trunk Jump, crossing the Bamboo Bridge, climbing on Pollinator Landing, or creating structures with the Imagination Blocks. An Art Line displays the creative works of art produced in this natural setting, while the Roots n Shoots potting area helps provide a memorable plant experience.

Preschool educational activities, designed to challenge and engage small children, are held in and around the Outdoor Classroom. This space is also available for rentals. The Outdoor Classroom in perfect for birthday parties, baby showers, and more. The Majeed Discovery Garden is a place for hands-on education and play in an outdoor setting, with a goal to connect children of all ages and abilities to nature.

The Majeed Discovery Garden is located in the Florida Botanical Gardens at 12250 Ulmerton Road, Largo Fl 33774. Please contact Jessie Wingar at 727-753-7840 for information about Homeschool Programs, Preschool Programming, Field Trips, and Special Event Rentals.

Music Forest

This space holds a variety of life-size musical instruments designed by Percussion Play, which includes chimes and drums.

Pollinator Landing

A multipurpose structure for climbing, with a stage setting for presentations and skits.

Imagination Play Blocks

This feature from Imagination Playground allows children to engineer their play space, encouraging learning, and have fun.

Water Pump

An old-fashioned hand pump for children to utilize for plantings, during activities, to wet their hands, and connect to a time generations before them.

Rainkeep

Specially designed by artist Allison Newsome, this rain barrel is located near the Outdoor Classroom. Learn more about RainKeep.

Trunk Jump

A test of balance and strength for a challenging adventure of jumping and climbing.

Sensory Curtain

These bamboo hanging curtains line a short path for children to pass through for a fun and stimulating multi-sensory experience.

Outdoor Classroom

This is a special space for educational programming, field trips, and other rentals. Our Children's Garden Educator is always hosting fun activities in the Majeed Discovery Garden.

Roots and Shoots

This is our potting shed area. The Majeed Discovery Garden is available for Events for celebrations, birthday parties, and private events

Bamboo Bridge

A playful, explorative experience through an existing tall, timber bamboo grove, the bridge gives access from Stick Figures to the Music Forest.

Map of the Majeed Discovery Garden

Located off Ulmerton Road near the UF/IFAS building at 12250 Ulmerton Road, Largo FL 33774, the Majeed Discovery Garden was developed by the Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation.

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The Majeed Discovery Garden is a place for children to learn and explore, free to the public, and open to residents and visitors of Pinellas County. Further funding is required for general maintenance, programming, events, staffing requirements, and volunteer participation.Thank you for your support!