Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Explore Ornamental and Native Plant Gardens
Explore 95 acres of ornamental display gardens, unique native plant collections, and peaceful woodlands 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. Garden admission is paid upon arrival at the Visitor Center.
The Atrium private events venue, containing an indoor tropical garden is 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 display featuring illuminated displays and a multitude of lighted trees. Click here for Winter Walk of Lights details. Tickets go on sale in October.
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. Please scroll to the bottom of the page for fees.
2021 garden and Visitor center hours*
| January 21- February | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Admissions close at 4:30 PM |
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| 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 |
| June - August | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Admissions close at 7:30 PM |
| July 4th |
10:00 AM - 6:00 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 |
| Winter Walk of Lights Season |
10:00 AM - 4 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
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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 |
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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 |
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Group Rate (available Monday-Friday only) 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 gated garden grounds. Meadowlark offers a several picnic tables outside of the gated gardens for guests to enjoy their picnic prior to entering the Visitor Center and Gardens. (Please see map marker 28.) Picnic tables are spread out in this area as group picnicking is not permitted. The Lilac Pavilion is available for rent for group picnics. For more information please contact atrium@nvrpa.org
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY RULES
Contact
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
9750 Meadowlark Gardens CourtVienna VA 22182
United States
Garden Manager
Chelsea Mahaffey
Connect With Us
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.
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.
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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
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.
by Kit L.
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!
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.
by Shoaib P.
