Bennett-Hart Park

2330 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33901

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Estimated Number of Palms

60+

	Tier 1 — World-Class Palm Destinations Gardens where palms are a defining feature of the landscape or collection. These locations offer some of the most immersive and diverse palm experiences in the world.
	Tier 2 — Major Palm Collections Gardens with strong and intentional palm displays, often as part of broader tropical or botanical collections. Palms are a featured and memorable part of the visit.
	Tier 3 — Palms in Context Gardens where palms are present within the collection, often in conservatories or climate-controlled environments, or as part of a wider range of plant displays. Many Tier 3 gardens offer exceptional botanical experiences overall, even when palms are not a primary focus.

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A Hidden Palm Collection in the City of Palms

Located in Fort Myers, Florida, Bennett-Hart Park is an understated public park that quietly contains one of the more interesting palm collections in Southwest Florida. While modest in size compared to major botanical gardens, the park has become appreciated by palm enthusiasts for its diverse plantings and relaxed setting. Visitors can explore pathways lined with palms representing a wide range of tropical and subtropical species, many thriving in the warm Gulf Coast climate. Its approachable neighborhood atmosphere makes it feel less like a formal botanical institution and more like a hidden gem for dedicated plant lovers. For travelers exploring Fort Myers — often called the “City of Palms” — Bennett-Hart Park offers a surprisingly rewarding stop for palm photography and quiet exploration.

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Bennett-Hart Archontophoenix cunninghamiana

Bennett- Hart Copernicia prunifera seeds

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Bennett-Hart Park

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A Hidden Palm Collection in the City of Palms

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