​​​​​The Horticulture division of Anchorage Parks and Recreation is responsible for the production and care of thousands of plants utilized in landscaping and beautifying Anchorage. Additionally, crews also operate a public tropical greenhouse with fish pond and aviary that may be rented for small weddings or other special events. 

​​​The Horticulture team is responsible for:

• Planting and maintaining 461 flower beds and baskets with more than 76,000 annual flowers at 81 sites across Anchorage
  
• Operating 10 plant production greenhouses totaling 52,000 sqare feet
  
• Maintaining 179 tree and shrub landscape sites containing 21,600 trees, 39,525 shrubs, 1,135 perennials, and 3,007 feet of hedges
  
• Mowing and fertilizing 215 acres of turf at 96 sites and along 79.4 miles of Anchorage road right-of-way
  
• Irrigation for all of the above flower beds, containers, landscape, and turf sites.

​​The Mann Leiser Memorial Greenhouse is:​

• A tropical greenhouse open for public viewing, seven days a week
  
• Fully-ADA accessible​
  
• Home for a fish pond and small aviary
• Especially suited for school-aged students looking for a special spot for storytimes or plant education
  
• A​​ unique setting for small weddings or functions (rentals available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily). Learn more by downloading a copy of the event brochure. ​