Runners up:
2. Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, 575-8468, www.tohonochulpark.org
3. Reid Park Rose Garden, Country Club Road, just north of 22nd Street, www.tucsonaz.gov/parksandrec/Special_Places/special_places.html
Best Public Garden
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Tucson Botanical Gardens is truly an oasis in the desert, a lush haven from the arid, busy city. Walk into the shaded entryway, and the cool, serene surroundings seem to envelop you. Gaze at the lovely silver pineapple guava trees--the fruits are as delicious as they sound!--and run your fingers over the healthy, thick bark of trees that are older than you are. Theme gardens are both beautiful and educational, and the "barrio garden" is a tranquil place to sit and contemplate Tucson's horticultural history. Annual plant sales and educational programs are only a few of this local treasure's offerings. Most of all, it's a great, inexpensive way to revive the spirit on a hot summer day.
Previous Winners
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2021
Tucson Botanical Gardens
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2020
Tucson Botanical Gardens
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2019
Tucson Botanical Gardens
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2018
Tucson Botanical Gardens
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2017
Tucson Botanical Gardens
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2016
Tucson Botanical Gardens
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2015
Tucson Botanical Gardens
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2014
Tucson Botanical Gardens
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2013
Tucson Botanical Gardens
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2012
Tucson Botanical Gardens
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2011
Tohono Chul Park
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2010
Tucson Botanical Gardens
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2009
Tucson Botanical Gardens
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2008
Tucson Botanical Gardens
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2007
Tucson Botanical Gardens
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2005
Tucson Botanical Gardens
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2004
Tucson Botanical Gardens
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2003
Tucson Botanical Gardens
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2002
Tucson Botanical Gardens
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2001
Tohono Chul
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2000
Tucson Botanical Gardens
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