I frequently visit Bellevue but never knew about this garden until lately. It's such a gem and…read moretranquil place to visit. The peaceful atmosphere is just so beautiful and relaxing I felt I was away from the hustle and bustle of the city. I even spotted deers! There's no admission fee. Washrooms are available. Parking is free.

For some reason I don't remember coming to Bellevue Botanical Gardens before even though after…read morelooking at my check in count on Yelp it says I have been here twice. I also didn't have a review for the place previously which over time kind of convinced myself I never came here before. Even after exploring around I didn't really remember anything from before. So regardless if this is my first time or a refresher visit I paid a visit here recently. There is no entrance fee but there is a suggested donation. The little shop here is cute! There are several different sectors to these botanical gardens. Probably my favorite was one area with a lot of plants in bloom. Another area was a bit more wild and took me to a suspension foot bridge. I went across the bridge twice but kind of got a touch of vertigo as it is kind of high and the bridge wobbles a little as you walk. It's perfectly safe... it's just me and having a fear of heights. There are pleasant and tranquil water features as you wonder around and there was one with a pond with koi that I got in a short video. These gardens are very nice to kind of "get lost" in as you bond with nature and hopefully have a bit of peace with your thoughts from everyday life at least for a little while.

A hidden gem in Shoreline. Greeter very friendly. It's a quiet oasis with benches and picnic…read moretables throughout. They also sell plants and have activities occasionally.

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!

They are only accepting appointments due to covid, I made an apt for my children and I. The day we…read moreexplored the garden there was a beautiful harp/music duo making a music video on the property. We explored the garden with the tunes of their music in the background and it made it so enjoyable as we walked the property. The entrance to the gardens is quiet tricky to spot but I called to ask for help and they were so so so helpful pointing me to where to go, even walking out to the street to direct us in the correct area. In all we would definitely come back and explore this garden. It's a hidden gem in Seattle. It's free to make an apt, but a donation goes along way.

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.

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!

It reminded me of the one in Boynton Beach almost instantly…read more Coming here is definitely worth the experience. It was lovely and peaceful. My cousin and I walked around here for about an hour. It's a beautiful garden that everyone visiting Seattle should experience.

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.

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.

This is truly a hidden gem located very close to the airport. Both parking and admission are…read morecompletely free! ​It's a beautiful place where seasonal flowers bloom, surrounded by the soothing sound of flowing water and a lovely interplay of light and shadow. You can catch the sweet scent of roses, and during my visit, the dahlias were in full bloom! Tucked away in the back is a peaceful Japanese garden where you can also learn about its rich history. I noticed the apple trees were heavy with fruit, and the community garden had plenty of ripe vegetables growing. However, it felt like a bit of a shame that many of them were left unharvested and going to waste. Overall, it's a wonderful and relaxing spot to visit!

This Japanese-style garden fit the bill when I was searching for a place to take a walk, something…read morea little more scenic than your average suburban subdivision. Slight irony, because of course it's located in the middle of suburban residential neighborhood, a little green oasis of serenity amidst blocks of houses. Arriving at the park, there's some 40ish parking spaces, which felt like a lot though it seemed to warrant it; on a Friday afternoon around 3pm almost all the spaces were taken. It also seems like a popular spot to walk a dog, I saw many an owner accompanying their furry child for some exercise. The garden is free and it's well-maintained. Walking paths, a couple footbridges and small ponds, a bubbling stream of a waterfall are a few of the main features here. There's a map posted at the entrance, along with rules that tell you what you can and can't do, and a sign to beware of the neighborhood coyotes and potential car break-ins, which unfortunately seem to be on the rise in Seattle metropolitan area public parking lots. I walked around for about 30 minutes, and it wasn't crowded, quite the opposite very calm and peaceful. Would recommend for a relaxing break in your day!

Such a nice and pleasant place - amazing how it's free too! Plenty of parking as well…read more This park is really peaceful and has tons to explore. It was very enjoyable to just sit and watch the fish, maybe find a turtle or two. There's lots of wildlife too - we even encountered a deer. Would definitely recommend stopping by here for a quick stroll, or to get lost for a few hours just soaking it all in.

OMGosh! This place is gorgeous! Can't believe the new Molbak's Butterfly Garden has been open…read morealmost a year and I'm the first to review it? What an honor! Let me first start off with that I've been through the garden a few times now with children ranging in ages 6 months to 54 years. All seemed to love the Butterfly garden! It's an all ages kind of place for sure - just make sure you park your stroller outside... there are quite a few butterflies that like to land right on the path in front so strollers and carts are a no no for the safety of the Butterflies. The Garden is set up as a well manicured meandering path through beautiful plants and flowers just bursting with all different colors, shapes and sizes of Butterflies. Just inside in the front part of the garden is an educational display case. Make sure you stop here to pick up a Butterfly spotting guide, check out the featured Butterflies of the day and learn more about the garden. Also cool is all the pupae and chrysalis on display. This is a fully functioning Butterly garden and sanctuary - you are literally watching the next generation of Butterflies grow and mature right before your eyes! It's not a large garden. You can walk through it quickly in just a couple of minutes. Or take a good long stroll. Find living examples of all the different butterflies on the guide and make some new friends!

This Arboretum was a lovely and peaceful spot we walked around…read more It reminded me of the Japanese garden in West Palm I went to as a kid. It was great for photo ops and being one with nature for a bit.

I had a fantastic time exploring the Washington Park Arboretum. The Japanese Gardens were closed…read moreduring our visit, but we still got to explore a lot. I was happy to find out this was a free park. I did find myself wishing there were more public restrooms along the paths. Ignoring that, I loved all the green space. I love when trees are big enough to go in and still feel covered by the leaves. There were a lot of trees like this. They also had easy walking paths and a lot of benches throughout the park. You could easily spend an afternoon exploring. Loved our time here and would return to explore more.