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Nature and Gardens in Seattle, WA
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Nature and Gardens in Seattle, WA

We list 10 nature and gardens across the Seattle area. Compare prices, hours and age ranges in one place, then pick the one that fits your day. Admission runs $9 to $10, based on the 4 here that publish a price.

10 nature and gardens in the Seattle area

Find a botanical garden or nature center in Seattle

10 nature and gardens in the Seattle area.

Sorted by distance from Seattle, nearest first. Straight-line miles, so every drive is longer.

10 places

Washington Park Arboretum

Washington Park Arboretum

Nature & Gardens
Today 8am–8pm · No price listed
Accepts AHS Garden Network
2.9 mi View place
Bellevue Botanical Garden

Bellevue Botanical Garden

Nature & Gardens · Ages 3–12
No hours listed · No price listed
Accepts AHS Garden Network

A botanical garden in Bellevue, Washington, open daily from sunrise to sunset at no charge. Families can walk through planted areas including a fuchsia garden with…

7.1 mi View place
Dunn Gardens

Dunn Gardens

Nature & Gardens
No hours listed · Admission $10
Accepts AHS Garden NetworkAccepts NARM

A historic garden in Seattle designed by the Olmsted Brothers in 1915, now open to the public. Families can walk trails through woodland areas, see native trees…

8.5 mi View place
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden

Nature & Gardens
Closed today · Free admission
Accepts AHS Garden Network

A botanic garden in Shoreline with native and rare plants spread across the grounds. Families can walk the trails, watch for birds, have a picnic, and let children…

11.9 mi View place
Bloedel Reserve

Bloedel Reserve

Nature & Gardens
No hours listed · Admission $9
Accepts AHS Garden Network

A 140-acre garden and forest reserve on Bainbridge Island where visitors walk maintained trails through woodlands, meadows, and designed landscapes. The grounds…

12.2 mi View place
PowellsWood Garden

PowellsWood Garden

Nature & Gardens · Ages 1–9
Closed today · Admission $10
Accepts AHS Garden Network

A botanical garden in Federal Way combining three acres of cultivated plantings with 37 acres of native forest. Families can explore eight distinct garden areas…

18.7 mi View place
Lake Wilderness Arboretum

Lake Wilderness Arboretum

Nature & Gardens · Ages 1–9
Today 7am–7pm · No price listed
Accepts AHS Garden Network

Lake Wilderness Arboretum is a planted garden space in Maple Valley where families can walk among trees and flowers throughout the seasons. The grounds host…

20.7 mi View place
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

Nature & Gardens
Closed today · Admission from $9
Accepts AHS Garden Network

A botanical garden in Federal Way holding the world's largest collection of rhododendron species. Visitors walk through gardens showcasing these plants alongside…

21.7 mi View place
W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory

W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory

Nature & Gardens · Ages 1–9
Closed today · No price listed
Accepts AHS Garden Network

A historic Victorian-style glasshouse at Wright Park in Tacoma that displays tropical and exotic plants. Families can walk through permanent collections of ferns…

24.5 mi View place
Lakewold Gardens

Lakewold Gardens

Nature & Gardens
Closed today · No price listed
Accepts AHS Garden NetworkAccepts NARM

Lakewold Gardens is a historic 10-acre estate garden on the shores of Gravelly Lake in Lakewood, just minutes from I-5 and downtown Tacoma. Families can walk…

33.2 mi View place
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5 of 10 nature and gardens

Where a card says no price or no hours listed, the venue does not publish it. We would rather leave the gap than fill it with a guess. Prices come from each venue's own website, and we publish one only when the figure appears on the page we took it from. Tell us if we are missing one you know.

Before you go

Quick answers for busy parents.

Closed shoes and a change of socksPaths get muddy and children find the wettest part of any garden.
Check what is in seasonA garden in bloom and the same garden in February are different days out.
Ask about picnicsMost allow them somewhere, and a few restrict them to marked areas.
Look for the children’s areaMany have a dedicated play or discovery zone that is not obvious from the main entrance.
Other things to do in Seattle
Amusement Parks Arcades Bowling Alleys Children's Museums Climbing and Adventure Parks Family Entertainment Centers Farms and Orchards Historic Sites Ice Skating Rinks Laser Tag Mini Golf Museums and Educational Attractions Roller Skating Rinks Science and Discovery Centers Trampoline Parks Zoos and Aquariums
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Common questions about nature and gardens in Seattle

How many nature and gardens are there in Seattle?

We list 10 nature and gardens within 82 miles of Seattle, WA. Every one is a published listing with an address we checked.

Which nature and gardens in Seattle publish their prices?

5 of the 10 here do, and each price was checked word for word against the venue's own page before we published it. The rest do not publish one, so their card says no price listed rather than carrying a guess.

Are any nature and gardens in Seattle free?

Yes. One place gets you in free: Kruckeberg Botanic Garden.

Which nature and gardens in Seattle suit a toddler?

3 of them list an age range starting at two or under. Check the age line on each card, because a place that suits a six-year-old does not always suit a two-year-old.

How did Mini Navigators choose these nature and gardens?

We list every one we have within 82 miles of the center of Seattle. Each is a published place with an address we geocoded and checked, and the business can claim its listing to keep the hours and prices current.

Do adults have to pay?

It varies more than you would expect, from free to full price, and it changes the cost of a visit by a lot when there are two of you. The price on each card is what it costs to get a child in. 5 of the 10 on this page publish a price at all, so call ahead about the adult rate before you rely on it.

Do I need to book ahead?

Rarely, though parking fills early at weekends and a few gardens cap visitor numbers. Where a venue publishes a booking page, the listing links straight to it.

What should I bring?

Water, sun cream, insect repellent and shoes that can get muddy. Whatever else you need is in the notes beside the listings above.

What else is there to do with kids in Seattle?

Seattle has 17 categories of kid-friendly places on Mini Navigators, from playgrounds and museums to splash pads and zoos. The Seattle hub lists all of them.

Listings last checked October 5, 2026.

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