Sunken Gardens
A breathtaking, century-old living museum and botanical paradise in the heart of St. Petersburg, offering winding stone pathways, cascading waterfalls, and lush tropical lawns for spectacular milestone events.
Historic tropical splendor and botanical majesty
Established over one hundred years ago and celebrated as St. Petersburg's oldest living museum, Sunken Gardens offers a deeply immersive, enchanted setting that cannot be replicated. This private oasis drops below street level to create a tranquil, sheltered microclimate packed with thousands of vibrant tropical plant species, towering palm canopies, and meandering stone pathways complete with tranquil koi ponds, historic limestone structures, and a flock of Chilean flamingos.
Partnering with CBK Catering & Events at this legendary botanical landmark pairs your garden celebration with a spectacular, full-service culinary experience. Guests can sip artisan cocktails on the breezy Oak Pavilion terrace or stroll past cascading waterfalls with passed hot hors d’oeuvres before gathering on the expansive Garden Crest Lawn for a magnificent dinner layout. Our culinary team manages every intricate logistical detail from arrival to breakdown, utilizing the venue’s dedicated staging zones to serve vibrant buffets or formal multi-course dinners that keep your guests completely enchanted all evening long.
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Space Details and Capabilities
- Event Type
- Botanical Weddings, Outdoor Receptions, VIP Cocktail Socials, Corporate Mixers, Milestone Anniversary Galas
- Setting
- The Garden Crest Lawn, Oak Pavilion Terrace, Wedding Lawn, Historic Oak Tree Plaza, Indoor Garden Room Ballroom
- Venue Type
- Historic Botanical Garden Museum, City-Owned Landmark, and 4-Acre Tropical Estate
- Capacity
- Outdoor lawns dynamically host up to 200 guests for grand receptions, with intimate garden alcoves perfect for micro-weddings
- Amenities
- Meandering stone walkways, Multi-tiered cascading waterfalls, Built-in ambient garden lighting networks, Indoor air-conditioned ballroom space, Private wedding changing rooms, Dedicated vendor loading paths
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Venue Address
1825 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704Located just north of downtown St. Petersburg along the bustling 4th Street corridor, Sunken Gardens offers a highly accessible urban oasis. Guests are just minutes away from downtown hotels, waterfront parks, and the vibrant arts district. Convenient access via Interstate 275, along with an expansive on-site parking lot shared with the historic Great Explorations museum, ensures a smooth arrival experience.
