Gardens with a checked street address within 50 straight-line miles of the U.S. Census reference point for Columbus, Ohio. Each result shows its own town; being on this page does not mean a garden is inside Columbus city limits. Distances are straight-line, not driving.
Within 50 miles of central Columbus. Checked September 28, 2026.
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 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.
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 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.
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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