Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden
Wedding venue in Melbourne, Florida
About Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden
The Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden is a 15-acre public garden on the campus of the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida. A stream runs through a shady native hammock of palms and other tropical growth, and the main trail is named the Dent Smith Trail. The garden's stated purpose is to preserve the natural hammock as a peaceful place for wellness and inspiration. Certain garden spaces may be booked for wedding ceremonies. Melbourne's original Little Red Schoolhouse is located within the garden.
The facts
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Kind of place
- Garden
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden
- Website: garden.fit.edu
- Phone: (321) 674-8000
- Address: 150 W. University Blvd.
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