Legon Botanical Garden Explained

The Legon Botanical Gardens  is located in the University of Ghana, Accra. It is owned by the University of Ghana and managed by both the Department of Botany and Mulch Company Ltd. It has a natural vegetation of 50 hectares.^[1] It was founded in 1950.^[2] It is a recreational center with a playground, canopy walks, and natural outdoor space with lakes.^{[3] [4] [5]}

History

The idea that birth the botanical garden was out of love for outdoor and adventure which resulted in a partnership by Mulch Company Limited in partnership with a Dutch company.^[6]

Activities

• Children's Playground
• High Rope Course
• Junior Rope Course
• Canoeing
• Canopy Walk
• The Woodlands
• Bird Watching
• Fishing
• Cycling

Notes and References

1. Web site: Legon Botanical Gardens . 2021-06-11. tools.bgci.org.
2. Web site: Abdulai. Jemila. 2017-04-18. Legon Botanical Gardens: A Breath of Fresh Air For Accra’s Nature Lovers. 2021-06-11. Circumspecte. en-US.
3. Web site: 2020-06-05. All You Need To Know About The Legon Botanical Gardens & Parks In Ghana. 2021-06-11. Meqasa blog. en-GB.
4. Web site: Visit Ghana Legon Botanical Gardens. 2021-06-11. Visit Ghana. en-US.
5. Web site: Online. Peace FM. Walking You Through Accra’s Beautiful Attractions. 2022-01-31. Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news.
6. Web site: 2020-06-05. All You Need To Know About The Legon Botanical Gardens & Parks In Ghana. 2021-06-11. Meqasa blog. en-GB.