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Limited Visitation at this Park

Effective Nov. 23, 2020: Eden Gardens State Park is open (see hours of operation and fee information below). House tours are offered at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday with a maximum of 10 people per tour. Restroom availability may be limited. All other park facilities are closed. Visitors are expected to maintain distances of at least six feet apart.

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Giant oak tree and lush green open landscape with Wesley House in the back drop.

Eden Gardens State Park

163 acres of land that were part of the historic Wesley homestead

Hours

8 a.m. until sunset, 365 days a year

Fees

$4 per vehicle. Please use the honor box to pay fees. Correct change is required.

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Location

181 Eden Gardens Road
Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459

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Contact Info

850-267-8320

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Welcome to Eden Gardens State Park

Eden Gardens includes 163 acres of land that were part of the historic Wesley homestead.

Park Admission - Vehicle

Park Admission - Bicycle & Pedestrian

The focal point of this park is a beautifully renovated two-story house with elegant white columns and wrap-around porch. In a setting of moss-draped live oaks, the 1897 mansion recalls a prosperous era before the virgin forests of longleaf pine and cypress were exhausted in this part of the state. 

In 1963, Lois Maxon bought and renovated the home, creating a showplace for her family heirlooms and antiques.

Visitors can enjoy a guided tour of the Wesley House, meander through the gardens, enjoy a picnic and fish off the dock in Tucker Bayou.

Plan Your Visit

Manager's Message Eden Gardens State Park
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Manager's Message

The staff and volunteers at Eden Gardens State Park invite everyone to enjoy our beautiful park. Stop in for a picnic along Tucker Bayou, my favorite area of the park, or stroll down our nature trail and enjoy the beautiful gardens.
Wedding Tree
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Weddings at Eden

"Find your Eden" and book your special wedding day among the stately live oaks and gardens on the lovely grounds of our park!
Historic Wesley House
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Historic Wesley House

Step back in time and explore the historic Wesley House, and learn about one of the first families to settle the Point Washington area of the Panhandle. You'll also learn about Lois Maxon, who donated the Wesley House to the state in 1968.

Experiences

Fishing
Fishing
Hiking
Hiking
Paddling
Paddling
Picnicking
Picnicking
Reunions and Gatherings
Reunions and Gatherings
Tours
Tours
Weddings
Weddings

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Canoe Kayak Launch
Canoe Kayak Launch
Gardens
Gardens
Historic Site
Historic Site
Interpretive Exhibit
Interpretive Exhibit
Meetings and Retreats
Meetings and Retreats
Museum
Museum
Nature Trail
Nature Trail
Parking
Parking
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities

Eden Gardens State Park Photo Gallery

Reflection pond and fountain with Wesley House in the background.
Camellia Flower at Eden Gardens
Blue Room Wesley House
Garden Stone Path at Eden Garden
Wedding Tree at Eden Gardens
Secret Garden at Eden Gardens
Camellia at Eden Gardens
Tucker Bayou at Eden Gardens
Camellia
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Gardens at Eden

Stroll through several of our ornamental gardens located throughout the park, from the historic rose garden to our secret garden that fills with camellia blooms throughout the winter season.
Tucker Bayou
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Tucker Bayou

If you find yourself interested in the early history of the longleaf pine timber industry in Florida, look no further than Tucker Bayou's colorful past.

People Make the Parks

Eden Gardens Porch

Staff Spotlight

Have a seat in one of our rocking chairs overlooking Eden Gardens and get to know Park Ranger Curt Moore.
Marianne Burbach

Volunteer Spotlight

Discovering Eden Gardens in 1988, Marianne has been volunteering with the Florida Park Service ever since.
Friends of Eden Gardens State Park

Friends of Eden Gardens State Park

Friends groups meet the critical needs of individual parks and the system of state parks. They share one thing in common – passion for parks.

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