18 gardens in Ohio checked against official websites: 9 display gardens, 9 botanical gardens, 8 arboretums. Most are listed in or near Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland. 5 list free general entry and 6 charge admission; the rest are unrecorded or vary.Gardens near Columbus Gardens near Cleveland Gardens near Cincinnati Gardens near Toledo Gardens near Dayton
Admission and hours checked September 28, 2026. Prices may change.
Over 30 acres of gardens, trees and a lake on the Ohio State campus in Columbus. Entry is free and it is open every day of the year from dawn to dusk; parking is paid.
A zoo in Cincinnati that also keeps a botanical collection of about 3,000 plant species next to its 400 animal species. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through November 18, 2026.
Botanical garden in University Circle with Costa Rica and Madagascar glasshouses, a Japanese garden and 9.5 acres of outdoor gardens. Open Tuesday to Sunday; a ticket is required.
A Five Rivers MetroParks arboretum in Dayton with specialty gardens, a conifer collection, a boxwood maze, woodland trails and a 65-foot tree tower. Parking is free.
A twelve-acre free public display garden in Youngstown with roses, perennials, bulbs and labeled trees. The visitor center is closed Mondays.
A Columbus conservatory and botanical garden with exhibitions and a children's garden. Regular hours are 10am-5pm daily; the Palm House and Showhouse are closed for renovation.
A cottage-style garden of rare plants and flowers in Strongsville, dedicated as a public park in 1961. It is open April 1 to October 15, closed Mondays.
A 3,500-acre arboretum east of Cleveland with gardens, trails, lakes, a canopy walk and an emergent tower. Timed online tickets are the recommended way in; closed to the public on Mondays.
Franklin County Metro Parks garden in Westerville on 123 acres with rose, herb, conifer and rock gardens plus a children's garden. Free entry, open daily.
A historic garden estate in Mansfield with floral displays, woodland trails, a display greenhouse and a mansion. General admission is $10; gardens open daily 10 AM to 7 PM.
An arboretum focused on native Ohio hardwood trees in northeast Knox County, open daily from dawn to dusk except during deer gun seasons.
A 17-acre garden and arboretum in Elmore with the Blair Museum of Lithophanes on site. Open April through October only; adult admission is $14.
A 77-acre botanical garden and woodland in Wakeman with rhododendron, rose and hosta collections, a nature trail and a visitor center. Open daily 8 a.m. to sunset.
An Ohio State University arboretum in Wooster with theme gardens, paved walkways and a children's garden. Admission is free and the grounds are open dawn to dusk every day.
Historic Akron estate with formal gardens, a lagoon and the Corbin Conservatory. A grounds ticket covers the gardens, Gate Lodge and conservatory.
A 9.75-acre arboretum in Indian Hill focused on evergreens and companion plantings. Admission is free; no pets are allowed and renovations may close the main vehicle entrance in 2026-2027.
A nearly 2,000-acre arboretum near Newark with a Japanese garden, a visitor center and walking trails. Adult admission is $10 and the gates close 15 minutes before closing.
A Metroparks Toledo garden of more than 60 acres with display gardens, sculpture and a plant collection map. Open 7 a.m. until dark daily; dogs are not permitted.
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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