Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden (Portland)

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden in Portland: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; General $9, Senior $8, Youth (6-18) $6, Children 5 and younger Free with a responsible adult. Friends annual pass holders Free..

Address5801 SE 28th Avenue, Portland, OR 97202

HoursCONFLICT FLAGGED: the City of Portland parks page lists Thu-Tue 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Wed 1:00-5:30 p.m. (gates lock at 5:30 p.m.); the garden's own fall/winter page lists Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Sat/Sun 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Wed closed, last admission 3:15 p.m., closed Thanksgiving. Hours are seasonal - verify before visiting.

PricesGeneral $9, Senior $8, Youth (6-18) $6, Children 5 and younger Free with a responsible adult. Friends annual pass holders Free.

Price notesA pay-what-you-wish Community Access option for qualifying individuals and families is published by the city (see Perks).

Age notesPricing tiers: youth 6-18, children 5 and younger free with a responsible adult.

BookingNo reservation required.

Suggested timeAbout 1.5 hours

ParkingOn-site parking at the garden entrance; terms Not confirmed.

Tickets & bookingNo reservation required for general visits. Groups of 15 or more should contact the garden manager one week in advance so the garden can prepare (official City page fetched this pass).

ParkingOn-site parking at the garden entrance (5801 SE 28th Ave); the lot locks when the gates lock at closing. TriMet bus #19 Woodstock serves the garden (ask the driver for the nearest stop) (City page fetched this pass).

AccessibilityEntrance, parking, major trails and restrooms are all wheelchair accessible; accessible restroom is a listed amenity, and paths are a mix of paved and unpaved. Caveat from the City page: on weekends, some areas may have limited accessibility due to special events (City page fetched this pass).

Official tipsBloom events: the first weekend in April is the Early Show (several hundred trusses of early-blooming rhododendrons) and there is a larger display on Mother's Day weekend. Guided tours are a listed amenity; volunteer work parties run Wednesdays, February through November (City page fetched this pass).

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Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden — Portland, Oregon

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