The Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, formerly known as the Rosser Park Regional Botanic Gardens, and before that simply Rosser Park, are located on Ashmore Road, Benowa, Gold Coast, Australia.
In 1969 John and Essie Rosser, local honey producers, donated 2.02ha to the city for the establishment of a park.
[1] The development of the master plan for the botanic gardens involved more than 18 months' investigation, site analysis and community consultation.
In November 2003, the master plan for what was then proposed to be a $12 million project received acclaim for its design and community involvement.
[5] In February 2006, Rotary International in partnership with Council created a sensory garden for people with disabilities to explore the five senses.