📜 The Botanical Garden of the Secondary Agricultural School Rakovník, established in 1963, is located in Rakovník between the railway station and Rakovnický Stream. It primarily serves pedagogical purposes for the school and is a member of the Union of Botanical Gardens of the Czech Republic.
🔍 The garden was founded by Václav Pelikán on a former field and waste dump, with all initial work done by students. It spans approximately 1.5 hectares.
☀️ Home to over 2,000 plant species, including a unique collection of nearly twenty dragon arums (Dracunculus vulgaris).
🏄♀️ Features a comprehensive collection of Jiří Netík's daffodils.
🎾 Explore diverse sections like the botanical system, park area with a wetland and pond, greenhouse for tropical plants, and a peony meadow and butterfly garden.
👨👩👧👦 The garden is undergoing modernization, with future plans for barrier-free pathways and an eco-center to enhance accessibility.
🎶 The garden hosts competitive natural science and ecological activities.
⚠️ Information about the garden's layout and exhibits at the entrance is limited.
🚫 Visitors are advised to report their presence upon entry.
🚶♀️ Opening hours may be restricted during main holidays; weekend access is only occasional and pre-announced.
🎟️ Entry fees:
Free of charge.
🚗 Located between the railway station and Rakovnický Stream.
🚌 Easily accessible, situated near the railway station.
🤝 Maintained by gardeners and students of the Secondary Agricultural School Rakovník under the guidance of pedagogues.