Gardens with a checked street address within 50 straight-line miles of the U.S. Census reference point for Minneapolis, Minnesota. Each result shows its own town; being on this page does not mean a garden is inside Minneapolis city limits. Distances are straight-line, not driving.
Within 50 miles of central Minneapolis. Checked September 28, 2026.
A zoo and the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory with a sunken garden and seasonal flower shows in St. Paul. Entry is free, with a voluntary donation suggested.
A wildflower garden and bird sanctuary in Theodore Wirth Regional Park with daily naturalist tours. Open Tuesday to Sunday during a spring-to-fall season.
A formal garden on Lake Minnetonka with perennials, annuals, ornamental trees and a gazebo, on a former estate. Open 8 AM to sunset; pets and food are not allowed.
A 1,200-acre arboretum in Chaska with maintained gardens, rare plant collections and trails. Non-members need a ticket, and advance tickets are recommended.
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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