Gardens with a checked street address within 50 straight-line miles of the U.S. Census reference point for Norfolk, Virginia. Each result shows its own town; being on this page does not mean a garden is inside Norfolk city limits. Distances are straight-line, not driving.
Within 50 miles of central Norfolk. Checked September 28, 2026.
A 51-acre city arboretum in Chesapeake with forest trails and labeled trees for self-guided walks. A camellia collection and a historic farmhouse are on site. Open sunrise to sunset.
A 175-acre garden in Norfolk with more than 65 themed gardens, the Perry Conservatory and a children’s garden. Daytime tickets are for a chosen 2-hour window.
Two-acre volunteer-run garden in Freedom Park with more than 20 garden areas, pavilions and a fairy garden. Open every day and free to enter.
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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