Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Email Format
Civic and Social OrganizationsMaine, United States51-200 Employees
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is a public garden located in Boothbay, Maine, covering nearly 325 acres and described as the largest public garden in New England. The site offers two miles of hiking trails along with 19 acres of ornamental and themed gardens that highlight native Maine plants, plus spaces designed for children and sensory exploration. Its mission focuses on fostering meaningful connections between people and nature and advancing plant conservation through horticulture, education, and plant science. The garden serves visitors seeking educational, recreational, and conservation-centered experiences, with Maine residents and regional travelers as its core audience. Based in Boothbay, it operates within the Civic and Social Organizations sector and has been recognized as one of Maine's top attractions; in 2024 it introduced Early Bird pricing for dates before Thanksgiving and hosted its Gardens Aglow winter lighting event featuring over 750,000 LED lights.