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.
Support your parkOpening Hours
CURRENT STATUS:
The Gardens are now operating on normal business hours (see chart below). In addition, please note: The visitor center is now open at limited capacity; Restrooms are now open; Picnic shelters and gazebos are now open.
garden and Visitor center hours*
| June - August | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Admissions close at 7:30 PM |
|---|---|
| September | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| October | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Admissions close at 5:30 PM |
| November - December | 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Admissions close at 4:00 PM |
| January - February | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Admissions close at 4:30 PM |
| March | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Admissions close at 5:30 PM |
| April | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Admissions close at 6:30 PM |
| May | 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM Admissions close at 7:00 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
| Jurisdiction | Non-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, |
$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)
