This area has grown to include several gardens. Over 250 different drought tolerant plants are represented in Golden's gardens and are identified with nametags. Located behind City Hall plans here attract several varieties of butterflies which provide entertainment and education to the employees who enjoy breaks by the garden and walkers strolling along the creeks side trail. It is located at the entry to the school yard and will be used as an educational tool to teach about water conservation, native plants, natural dyes, medicinal uses of plants and more. All traffic claming islands in Golden on Earl Johnson Rd.
Interpretative signs identify the different types of plants.
At S. Sheridan Blvd. Approximately one acre in area. A brochure is available. Longs Peak Ave. 80 different varieties of trees, shrubs and perennials Interpretive materials and plant list are available.