Kraft Azalea Gardens

Kraft Azalea Gardens
Kraft Azalea Gardens
Kraft Azalea Gardens
Kraft Azalea Gardens
Kraft Azalea Gardens


Love is in the air practically everywhere you go in this park. Spend serene time under the trees near a lake where birds offer entertainment.

Couples getting married, those thinking about marriage and others already wed flock to Kraft Azalea Garden in the Central Florida city of Winter Park. Visit this relaxing area with a loved one or by yourself for a peaceful interlude during a busy day. The classic white columns of the garden’s arcade provide an idyllic setting next to the lake for professional and amateur photographers to capture special moments.

Cypress trees abound throughout the gardens, adding to the whimsical surroundings. Sit and enjoy this area on the benches along the paths.

Find a large banyan tree, unusual this far north as they are commonly found only in the southern part of the state. The area suffered a severe frost in 1989 and other banyan trees succumbed to the cold, but this one survived, perhaps due to its proximity to Lake Maitland. The tree’s exact age is unknown but it possibly dates to 1938 when the gardens were first developed.

The gardens are also known for the stately white birds known as great egrets. They have established the area as a nesting ground and can be spotted throughout the year grazing along the lake’s surface or doing their jerky walks on the shore. Up to 50 nesting pairs use the gardens to rear their young from February to June, providing excellent photo opportunities. Stand quietly at a distance from the birds to allow this annual event to progress naturally. Ospreys, woodpeckers and mockingbirds also make their homes here.

Stay for a magnificent sunset as you end the day in this peaceful setting. As its name suggests, azaleas are in abundance if you are here during the flowering period from February to early March.

Kraft Azalea Garden is on Alabama Drive and open every day from morning until dusk. Be inspired with a visit to the garden to get married or perhaps renew your wedding vows. You can reserve the garden for a private ceremony of up to 20 people.

Popular places to visit


Top Hotel Deals

The Alfond Inn
The Alfond Inn
4 out of 5
300 East New England Avenue, Winter Park, FL
The Alfond Inn
Park Plaza Hotel
Park Plaza Hotel
3 out of 5
307 South Park Avenue , Winter Park, FL
Park Plaza Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Winter Park
Hilton Garden Inn Winter Park
3 out of 5
1275 Lee Road, Winter Park, FL
Hilton Garden Inn Winter Park
Days Inn by Wyndham N Orlando/Casselberry
Days Inn by Wyndham N Orlando/Casselberry
2 out of 5
8245 South US Hwy 17/92, Fern Park, FL
Days Inn by Wyndham N Orlando/Casselberry
Sheraton Orlando North Hotel
Sheraton Orlando North Hotel
3.5 out of 5
600 N Lake Destiny Dr, Maitland, FL
Sheraton Orlando North Hotel
InTown Suites Extended Stay Select Orlando Fl- Lee Rd
InTown Suites Extended Stay Select Orlando Fl- Lee Rd
2.5 out of 5
736 Lee Road, Orlando, FL
InTown Suites Extended Stay Select Orlando Fl- Lee Rd
Motel 6 Orlando, FL - Winter Park
Motel 6 Orlando, FL - Winter Park
2 out of 5
5300 Adanson Road, I-4 at Lee Road, Exit #88, Orlando, FL
Motel 6 Orlando, FL - Winter Park
Comfort Suites Downtown
Comfort Suites Downtown
2.5 out of 5
2416 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL
Comfort Suites Downtown
Regency Inn
Regency Inn
2.5 out of 5
7400 Us Highway 17-92, Fern Park, FL
Regency Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beautiful view of the beach with palm trees

Black Friday: Members save 30%+

Members save 30%+ on selected hotels until December 4 with our Black Friday deals. Stay by December 15, 2025.