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Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

Explore Ornamental and Native Plant Gardens

Explore 95 acres of ornamental display gardens and unique native plant collections at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, Virginia. Discover local flora and fauna among lakes, forests and meandering walking trails. Take in majestic views of the Piedmont hills, explore the Korean Bell Garden or pay a visit to our restored 18th Century log cabin. The Atrium contains an indoor tropical garden available to host your next meeting or event. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens is also home to the annual Winter Walk of Lights, a spectacular holiday light show featuring dozens of illuminated displays, click here for Winter Walk of Lights details. Tickets go on sale in October. 

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Opening Hours

CURRENT STATUS:


The Gardens are now operating on normal business hours (see chart below). In addition, please note: The visitor center (including restrooms) is open at limited capacity. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Picnic Area is currently closed due to construction to improve accessibility.

 

2021 garden and Visitor center hours*
January 21- February10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Admissions close at 4:30 PM
March10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Admissions close at 5:30 PM
April10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Admissions close at 6:30 PM
May10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Admissions close at 7:00 PM
June - August10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Admissions close at 7:30 PM
September

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Admissions close at 6:30 PM

October10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Admissions close at 5:30 PM
November - December*10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Admissions close at 4:00 PM
Winter Walk of Lights Season


10:00 AM - 4 PM
Admissions close at 3:30 PM
 

*Gardens may close during the day when ice or snow covers the trails

*No Daytime hours on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day

Fees

Daytime Garden Entrance fees
 JurisdictionNon-Jurisdiction

Effective March - November only

Under Age 6

Age 6 - 17

Age 18 - 54

Age 55 and over

 

Free

$3.00

$6.00

$3.00

 

Free

$3.00

$6.00

$3.00

Meadowlark Gardens Annual Pass

Single*

Family*

* See information regarding purchasing annual passes and membership opportunities below in the Friends section.

 

$35.00

$50.00

 

$35.00

$50.00

Group Rate

Pre-arranged group of 10 or more,
per person

 

$4.00

 

$4.00

DOG POLICY

Dogs are not permitted in the Garden, but welcome on the Perimeter Trail.

OUTSIDE FOOD POLICY

No outside food or drink permitted within the garden grounds. Meadowlark does offer a picnic shelter prior to entering the gardens for guests to enjoy their picnic prior to entering the gardens. (Please see map marker 28)

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY RULES

Contact

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court
Vienna, VA 22182
United States

T 703-255-3631
E meadowlark@nvrpa.org

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Volunteers

Indoor and outdoor horticulture assignments for all skill levels await volunteers at the NOVA Parks Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, in Vienna, Virginia.

Hardy outdoor workers will find bulbs to plant, mulch to spread and flower beds to cultivate. Indoors, volunteers will help seedlings flourish in the greenhouse and Horticulture Building and perform clerical tasks.

Personal talents and interests determine assignments. Volunteers who serve four hours or more per month receive free admission to the gardens and invitations to special events. For information about volunteer horticulture opportunities, call 703-242-9425. To learn about volunteer opportunities in the gardens' Visitor Center and programs, call (703) 255-3631, ext. 301.

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Friends

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens offers a variety of membership levels, starting with a simple annual individual membership and moving all the way to our lifetime membership, each with its own set of benefits.

Single: $35

(Includes digital newsletter and a 10% gift shop discount).

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Family: $50

(Unlimited daytime admission for two members, two guests and all family members age 18 and younger; includes digital newsletter and a 10% gift shop discount).

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Conservation Membership: $100

(Enjoy unlimited daytime admission for two members, two guests and all family members age 18 and younger at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens with a family membership. Also included is our digital newsletter, a 10% gift shop discount, lapel pin and a window decal. Membership is good for two years).

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White Oak Supporter: $500

(Enjoy unlimited daytime admission for two members, two guests and all family members age 18 and younger at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens with a White Oak Supporter membership. Also included is our digital newsletter, a 10% gift shop discount, lapel pin and a window decal. Membership is valid five years from date of purchase).

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Caroline Ware Iris Supporter: $1000

(Enjoy unlimited daytime admission for two members, four guests and all family members age 18 and younger at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens with a White Oak Supporter lifetime membership. Also included is our digital newsletter, a 10% gift shop discount, lapel pin and a window decal).

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Reviews

Great place to visit no matter what time of the year

Great place to visit no matter what time of the year it is. Lovely to just spend all day strolling around to see how many different birds or trees you can see. The garden has special features now and then like the night time light show which is really great. Be sure to buy some locally produced honey at the gift shop on your way out!

Google Review - 09/30/2019 by Darren O.

Beautiful and serene place

What a beautiful and serene place. We enjoyed every minute of our visit. Sit under a tree near pond and take in the beauty or go watch Kois in the pond. There are small nature trails for adventurous visitors. 

Google Review - 09/10/2019 by Shoaib P.

Visit for a lovely and peaceful walk

Beautiful and unusual Korean style bell garden and botanical garden. Visit for a lovely and peaceful walk and be sure to pause to enjoy the koi thriving in the pond. Let the paths guide you up the hill to evocative protective statues and to a grand ceremonial bell. The gardens are full of butterflies and birds and will reward attention. Delightful for photography or just a walk. There is parking adjacent. The gardens are not free, but the fee is quite reasonable. Paths are wheelchair accessible but not necessarily easy because of hills, so be aware.

Google Review - 09/01/2019 by Kit L.