Really lovely place. I've visited the gardens once but every Mother's Day weekend they have a plant sale. Pretty good selection. One year I picked up a lot of used clay pots for only a buck a piece.
This year, they gave you a DIY tissue paper flower with every purchase. We used ours for Mother's Day decorations.
Very friendly staff, too. read more
It's like walking around someone's backyard. For calling itself an arboretum, you'd think there'd be more trees, but it's mostly just lawn, next to a highway and corn fields. read more
Free to visit and a fun place to take my toddler. The grounds are beautiful and there are various activities to do. There is a kids play area with different sensory activities, a sand pit, gardens, a play house, and pond. There is also a maize that I want to check out next time.
Great place to bring out of town guests and fun for my kiddos! read more
Such an AMAZING find in Iowa! We've visited multiple times with and without kids throughout the years. Love hunting for gnomes, wondering the gardens, feeding the koi, and digging for fossils in the children's garden. Recently, I attended a celebration of life event there. It truly was a magical place for special events as well. read more
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More info about Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
What time does Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens open?
Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens opens at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Thursday.Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens opens at 11:00 AM on Sunday.
What time does Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens close?
Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens is closed on Monday.Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens closes at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens closes at 8:00 PM on Thursday.
Mon ClosedTue-Wed, Fri-Sat 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMThu 9:00 AM - 8:00 PMSun 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Services
Is Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens by appointment only?
No, Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens is not by appointment only.
Indoor Amenities
Does Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens allow dogs?
Yes, Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens allows dogs.
Other Amenities
Does Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens have free WiFi?
No, Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens does not have free WiFi.
From the Business
Specialties
With 40 acres to explore and a variety of formal gardens to enjoy the Arboretum is sure to have something for everyone to enjoy.
History
Established in 1996.
With the help and dedication of volunteers, the Arboretum has grown from rows of trees spread throughout the grounds to thick canopies in our shade garden, a full orchard producing four kinds of fruit, an award-winning children's garden, and many other themed gardens as well as walking trails and secret hideaways.