Smith Uplands Preserve

About

This park's official page lists: Wheelchair-accessible facilities, Pet-friendly (leashed).

This park's official page lists: Restrooms.

This park's official page lists: Restrooms, Visitor center, Drinking water, Wi-Fi.

At the park

• Photography scenic feature

Events

• Paws for Peace in the Garden <p>Community partners, the Shelter for Abused Women & Children and the Patty Baker Humane Society Naples, will be on-site October 4 to share program information in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Garden guests can expect to meet adoptable dogs, enjoy a
• &lt;i&gt;Ánima Botánica&lt;/i&gt; (Botanical Anima) <p>On view in Fogg Café October 1, 2026 – July 9, 2028. See the natural world from a whole new perspective. Here, towering air plants offer shade like a Florida live oak, orchid petals may tickle the top of your head, and a greenhouse frog—no bigger than a thumbtack in real
• &lt;i&gt;Historias del aire y del suelo | Stories of Air and Soil&lt;/i&gt; <p>On view in Kapnick Hall July 11 – October 25. Historias del aire y del suelo | Stories of Air and Soil showcases two bodies of work by artist Pseudomero. Pseudomero’s series Trópico-Sub-Trópico: ¡Que viva la palma! (Tropical-Subtropical: Long Live Palm Trees!), highlight
• W.O.N.D.E.R. <p>Join us for our family-friendly W.O.N.D.E.R. in the Garden program! Together families will imagine, create, and explore the Garden with fun lessons and activities. The program takes place Friday – Monday, 10am – 12pm, on The Hoffmann Lawn in Wonder Circle. No registratio
• Daily Tours <p>Enjoy a staff-led, themed daily tour included with Garden admission. Reserve your spot with a member of the Education team at the information station located on the Smith Entry Prow. Each tour is 30 minutes with up to 16 guests per tour. Tours begin at 10am, 12pm & 2
• Garden Tram Tours <p>Explore the Garden’s 90 acres of scenic natural areas on this guided drive around our lakefront trail. Learn more about the Garden’s history and conservation efforts while enjoying views of Florida’s native habitats. This tour is offered twice daily at 10:30 & 11:30a
• Dig Deeper <p>Join Garden staff for a chat about a different topic every day. Learn about what we do and how we do it, and start seeing the Garden from a new perspective. Topics might include the plant origins of common spices, orchid care, and much more! No registration necessary.&nb

Places to eat

• Bayshore Caribbean Flavor
• Circle of Friends
• Fogg Café
• White Rainbow Root

Before you go

Disability access

This park's official page states it has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Specific routes, transfer access and equipment vary — confirm with the park for your needs.

Limits

Members and Children 3 and under are free

Limits

Tripods and easels are permitted, we ask that they remain off paths to allow access to all fellow guests

Limits

Unless during designated Dogs in the Garden hours on Sundays and Tuesdays from 9am – 11am (8am early entry for Members), dogs are not permitted in the Garden, nor are there provisions to temporarily house them during a visit

Nearby

• Golden Shamrock Arcade
• Saturn Family Entertainment Center