Great place to go for some nature time!…read more Dog friendly and so many little trails to walk and explore. The boardwalk is fun to walk up and down and is ADA accessible. They also sell a large variety of plants! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely be returning!

Love this place! Very peaceful and relaxing. Beautiful plants and nice walking paths. Dog friendly…read moretoo.

The Bellevue gardens is a pretty quiet and secluded little spot to relax and take in some nature…read more It's not a huge place, but it's big enough that you can spend an hour or two there, casually strolling about. No trouble with parking, and it is free to enter, so you really should stop by if you are nearby. It's worth it.

BOTANICAL GARDEN @ BELLEVUE…read more Parking is available right out front, which makes this place super accessible. There are also designated handicap parking spots. My friend and I visited on a Friday around 2 PM, and there were a few spots open, so getting in was really easy. I loved how simple everything was to navigate, there's even a map available when you enter. Entry and parking are both completely free, which is a huge plus. We walked along the trail and I'd recommend spending about 2-3 hours here if you want to take your time and fully enjoy it. We had to speed-run our visit because we had another errand afterward, but it was still incredibly beautiful. I highly recommend stopping by the bridge, it was very therapeutic and relaxing to walk across. There are plenty of benches and seating areas along the way, perfect for taking breaks or just soaking in nature. The quality of the space is amazing, with a wide variety of rocks, trees, and scenery that make the whole experience feel peaceful. There are also bathrooms located at the front, and you're never too far from other people, which made it feel comfortable and safe. Overall, I definitely recommend stopping by this place.

A horticultural gem ... with a rich history to the designers. Beautiful and quiet green , well…read moretended and textured gardens, art installations and events. Perfect get-away from everything going on in the city... you feel worlds away in this garden within a residential area called the Shire. Be respectful of the surrounding neighborhood homes and blocked off parking areas. The lane to the park does have a small parking area the could fill up quickly. The park has a $10 entrance fee for non-members ; NO DOGS ALLOWED on premises.

I love botanical gardens and made my partner take me here when I was visiting him. Although he…read morelives in Seattle, he had no idea that this garden was there and how beautiful it was. This place was great for a stroll in the sunshine. There were lots of folks with dogs but the park did not seem congested or very full. I am try one of the docent-led tours on my next visit.

This was a beautiful place and I'm so glad I found this gem during my vacation here in Seattle. Not…read moreonly is this place free to enter, but it is seriously so magical in here. You can tell that the entire vicinity is well taken care of because the garden is blooming and so beautiful. I came here around 4pm on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy at all. It's a nice stroll that can take you 45-1 hr and you can just feel lost but it is not a big place so it's perfect. It's a little getaway that makes you feel like you are in a different state or place but you're still in Seattle.

My daughter shared this gem with me a few years ago. A truly beautiful botanical garden!! It's…read morelocated adjacent to the SeaTac Community Center. The parking lot is shared. This garden is 2.7miles from the SeaTac airport. A wonderful stop to make prior to your flight, upon arrival or when in the area. Pets are welcome. Free admission. There's pathways throughout the park to enjoy the multitude of pretty flowers, trees and plants. You will be able to see the signage which reflects what's available: -Elda's paradise garden -Seiki Japanese garden -Rose garden -Daylily garden -Fuchia garden -Iris garden -Community garden The Japanese garden is magical. It is clean and very well maintained. There are some benches available to sit, relax and enjoy. There's a mini library next to one of the benches where you can sit within nature to read by yourself or read to your kids. It's beautiful all around. Check it out. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! =)

They have a meandering wooden walking path, with many informative kiosks, cool sculptures! And It's…read morefree!

I used to come here - to unwind. Even tho close to freeway - I get lost in the beautiful…read moresurroundings, the birds, the creek, the walkway's & butterflies, kiosks with information about plants & garden. On a sunny day - The glass art in the water, frogs, & insects (the good kind) make this a beautiful place to be in silence. I really miss Bonhoeffer BG. Can't wait till it reopens!

Lovely gardens. Peaceful and Serene. Our guide Ellen very knowledgeable. Spring time is beautiful…read morewith the trees and flowers. Private parking so easy to park and it's free to visit.

I didn't give myself enough time, so I wasn't able to walk the whole garden. I was slightly lost…read moreand just out of sorts. Not really signage other then exit this way signs. I wasn't to find the cool spots but didn't know how to get there, so with my time frame I had to walk back to my car. I was scared of getting lost and being late to my next activity.

Lovely Japanese tea garden in Seattle near the Washington Park Arboretum! It's especially gorgeous…read morein the spring because of the wisteria and azalea blooms. Tickets are $10 which is not too bad for such a gorgeous garden. I went on a weekday so the garden was peaceful and not crowded. Definitely worth a visit! We also went to the Washington Park Arboretum after since it was close by.

We visited Seattle Japanese Garden hearing about the blooming wisteria. Parking is free and close…read moreto the entrance. We walked around this beautiful garden. So pretty, serene and peaceful. It makes me feel I am in a different place. The garden so manicured and really beautiful.

Friends told me I had to visit this place and boy am I glad I did. Our downside was that it was…read morerainy. :( However, you can still walk around. They do offer umbrellas for you to use which is nice. Beautiful garden with different areas. Spend however much time you want. It's just beautiful. You really can't go wrong.

Happy June 1st, Oh my goodness, My heart is filled with…read morehappy tears & Joy, I finally get to cross The Butchart Gardens off my bucket list, also it will be one of those places that I have to add back on the bucket list. I always wated to visit the Butchart Garden, a dream of mines since 2019, when we first visited Canada but there wasn't time. I keep requested to the hubby to take me back to Canada every time we visit PNW but he kept saying the weather has to be good. ( We normally visit PNW during Spring and Winter) Welp, if finally happened after 7 years, I planned our trip in May and the weather was so perfect, it was meant to be! Thank you to my wonderful love, he drove 6 hours, 3 hours round trip ferry ride, not including the drive from Richmond- Ferry, & Ferry to Butchart Gardens. hehe. Who does this? but this is all to make me happy which I so grateful. I have to say, this visit was an expensive one, round trip Ferry ride on the BC Ferries, plus admission to gardens, came out to $300. but it was all so worth it as I cared more for collecting memories vs. things. I loaded 100+ plus photos on Yelp, went crazy! About Butchart Gardens, some quick notes/facts from researching before my trip: *located in Brentwood Bay, near Victoria BC on Vancouver Island *55 arces of display gardens *started in 1904 by Jennie Butchart *National Historic Site, family owned for 4 generations with 1 million visitors/year. 5 main gardens you will see: Sunken Garden, Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Italian Garden, Mediterranean Garden. My thoughts: Where do I begin, when I saw my other half taking photos too of the plants/florals, ( & this is not something he would do) this filled my heart with joy even more, hehe. The Butchart Gardens was sooooo Amazing, I had such a great time strolling the gardens with the love of my life, enjoying and taking it all in, seeing all the florals, plants, trees, every thing, just too much leave in my review. Things that make me so happy! I just love the happy place vibe so much! Our visit was during late May and it is Rhododendrons and Azaleas are in season, the trees are so beautiful and such nice colors! So happy to see the Peonies blooming, thinking of my sister. Thinking of my momma and I wished she was here to see this. I've asked the staff about Cherry Blossoms trees and he mentioned there are a total of 2 in the gardens. I didn't see any Hoya plants growing here. As usual, I wish we got more time here, like I would spend the entire day here not, just 4 hours. Check out the map, explore the garden, take your time, wear comfortable shoes, ask all the questions you have at the information center, check out the Butchart Garden book, if you like to know more about the owner and history of the Gardens, its at the information center. There is also a boat ride but that is additional fee. Overall, I LOVED my visit and hope to be back again not soon but I will plan to be back, if the hubby will take me again. hehe. Happiness blooms from within, enjoy life and these precious moments!