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Gardens of the Fox Cities

Appleton, Italy

Gardens of the Fox Cities

Scheig Center Gardens (35 acres), formerly the Gardens of the Fox Cities, are botanical gardens and an arboretum located in Appleton Memorial Park and are managed by the city of Appleton, Wisconsin. The gardens are free and open daily to the public year round from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. The gardens are h

ome to the Scheig Center, a 190-person capacity venue available for reservation. Garden displays and natural areas combine to showcase the seasonal beauty of plants and gardens in Wisconsin. The original purpose of the gardens was to help visitors learn and appreciate Wisconsin native plants and their environmental importance through education, protection, preservation, and propagation. The gardens include paved paths, trails, ponds, perennial gardens, including three rose gardens, native wildflower gardens, a prairie, and a reforested area.

Listen to the audio guide for Gardens of the Fox Cities Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off

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