6 gardens in Delaware checked against official websites: 3 botanical gardens, 3 display gardens, 1 native plant garden. Most are listed in or near Wilmington, Dagsboro, Hockessin. 1 list free general entry and 2 charge admission; the rest are unrecorded or vary.
Admission and hours checked September 28, 2026. Prices may change.
Public botanic garden in southern Delaware on 37 acres beside Pepper Creek, with a meadow, woodland and observation deck. Walking paths are ADA compliant.
Demonstration garden at the center's Wilmington headquarters showing plants suited to the region. The garden is open to the public in daylight hours.
Native plant garden and trails near Wilmington, Delaware, open Wednesday to Sunday during a visiting season that runs April to November. Adults pay $20.
A 200-acre estate with French-inspired formal gardens, a 77-room mansion and a garage of vintage cars in Wilmington. Open Tuesday to Sunday from April 1 to December 30.
University botanic gardens of about 15 acres in Newark with ten garden areas and a trial garden. No entry fee; open every day; parking is metered.
A naturalistic garden within a 1,000-acre estate with a house museum; narrated garden tram rides run March to December, open Tuesday to Sunday.
These are gardens we could check against their own official websites, not every garden in the area. “Free” refers to general garden entry, not parking, tours or special events. We do not show live opening status.
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