About Us

In 1993, Manuel Jimenez and his wife Olga, established Woodlake Pride Inc a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer organization that provides youth an opportunity to work on community projects. Woodlake Pride created the Woodlake Botanical Garden (formerly known as Bravo Lake Botanical Garden) which depends heavily on donations and volunteers. In this beautiful garden, you can bird watch, take photos, picnic, taste fresh produce, and just stroll through the grounds which cover just over a mile or so. You can view the lake and its abundant bird species and other wildlife. The Garden is wheelchair accessible and dogs are welcomed on leashes. Admission is FREE. The main garden is open Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The rose garden on the west side of the parking lot is always open.

Since 2003, Woodlake Botanical Garden has grown fruits and vegetables, flowers, trees, and samples of the San Joaquin Valley’s agricultural bounty. Its 13 acres of plantings showcase fruit trees and vegetable patches, ornamental shrubs and rose gardens, row crops, and flower beds. A place where birds, blooms, and butterflies abound. You can stroll and photograph this beautiful garden for hours!