Field guide · Phoenix
UCI Gardens Micro-Loop
A shaded, low-key wander through campus greenery — roses, sculpture, and a eucalyptus grove all within a few minutes' walk of each other.
Stay close to home base for an easy, breezy outing. Start in the leafy central park of campus, cut through the sculpture garden, admire the rock garden's textures, and end among fragrant roses — all connected by shaded walkways, ideal if you want fresh air without much sun exposure.
The stops
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1
Aldrich Park
Enter the park's shaded eucalyptus grove and loop the interior path — benches available if you want to sit and read.
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2
Jao Family Sculpture Garden
Just a short walk over; take a slow lap around the sculptures, good for photos.
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Aldrich Park Rock Garden
Adjacent rock garden — small but a nice quiet pause with interesting stone arrangements.
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Laurel L. Wilkening Rose Garden
Finish here when roses are in bloom; shaded benches nearby make a good spot to rest before heading back.
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