The Dominica Botanic Gardens sit on a broad lawn at the foot of Morne Bruce, a short walk east of the town centre. The 16-hectare park is the easiest place to see Dominica's flora — Baobabs, royal palms, gru-gru, the cannonball tree, ornamental ginger — without driving into the interior. It also houses the headquarters of the Forestry, Wildlife and Parks Division, where you can pick up trail maps and pay entry fees for the national parks.
A walking trail climbs the steep flank of Morne Bruce for the best panoramic view over Roseau and the coast. The grounds host concerts and church gatherings on weekends and double as the city's most popular public park.