Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
A 281-acre tree and shrub collection of over 15,000 accessioned plants, open daily at no charge. The visitor center keeps shorter hours than the grounds.
Gardens with a checked street address within 50 straight-line miles of the U.S. Census reference point for Worcester, Massachusetts. Each result shows its own town; being on this page does not mean a garden is inside Worcester city limits. Distances are straight-line, not driving.
Within 50 miles of central Worcester. Checked September 28, 2026.
A 281-acre tree and shrub collection of over 15,000 accessioned plants, open daily at no charge. The visitor center keeps shorter hours than the grounds.
Native Plant Trust garden in Framingham with more than 1,000 New England native species on 45 acres. Adult admission is $18, and the main path is a one-mile loop.
Milton arboretum with formal gardens, orchards, woodland and wetland on about 22 acres. Kousa dogwoods flower in June; open weekdays for a suggested $5 donation.
Campus garden with the Victorian-era Talcott Greenhouse and outdoor rock, woodland and rhododendron gardens. The greenhouse is open to visitors year-round.
Botanic garden with conservatories, formal and woodland gardens and trails in Boylston. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; timed advance tickets are recommended on busy days.
State park built around a 16-acre rhododendron grove with a 0.6 mile accessible loop trail and a wildflower trail. Blooms peak in mid-July; entry fee applies.
A city-run botanical center in Providence with greenhouses and outdoor gardens including a rose maze, native plant meadow and edible forest. Open Tuesday to Sunday; tickets are paid.
Northampton college garden with a 12,000-square-foot conservatory, about 6 acres of outdoor gardens and a 127-acre campus arboretum. Free and open daily.
Garden run by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society in Wellesley, with historic and modern landscapes and seasonal plantings. Open April to November; paid entry.
Public garden on the Wellesley College campus with 22 acres of outdoor gardens and the Global Flora Conservatory. Admission is free and student-led tours run during open hours.
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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