Truly a gem of a place! You can spend all day here and still want to return to spend another day. Articulate and well preserved! Tastefully done with excellent, helpful staff and beautiful surroundings. Everything from the children’s area to the Japanese gardens to the sculpture park is perfectly designed and amazing! The café is awesome as well, offering fresh food and delicious coffee. Make plans to spend some time here and truly absorb this special place. At less than $15 for entry it’s a steal! A must see in Grand Rapids!!

Finally got to go here first hand and explore. always wondered about this place and today was the day to get a closer look inside. i was amazed with a the plant life and art displays. was an enjoyable evening exploring and learning of the different traditions when it comes to christmas trees. defiantly be back come spring to check out the butterflies.

This is an amazing place for outdoor enthusiasts! Bring a good book and enjoy one of the many benches in the park or even an outdoor picnic. The trolly ride is great if youd like a little history behind the sculptures and dont want to walk a ton. My favorite times are late winter during the indoor butterfly exhibit and fall after the leaves have changed. My favorite outdoor spots are the waterfall and the Japanese garden!

I had a wonderful time. So much to see and very relaxing. You can walk through the whole garden at your own pace. Be sure to pack a drink and a little lunch so you can stay for the day. There are many spots to sit and enjoy the view.

Great park! So much to see! This is the perfect time of year to go, lovely fall colors. Lots of walking, wear comfortable shoes and take some snacks, it takes about 3 hours to walk the whole park. The childrens garden is fantastic if you have young kids.

These gardens are a great place to relax and take a calming walk, especially if you are coming from a city. There are many different types of gardens e.g. Japanese gardens, greenhouses with dessert plants etc. one downside is that there is a lot of construction going on at the moment so some of the exhibition spaces are off limits and the noise of the machinery interferes with the tranquil atmosphere

Amazing gardens, both indoors and out. A great variety of plants from all climates. They even have carnivorous plants. Lovely sculptures and gardens throughout the property. The childrens area was filled with fun facts and things to do. There is a gift shop and restaurant located onsite as well. Handicap accessible parking and entry. Located north of I-96 on Hwy 44 in Grand Rapids.

Fun place to hang out and spend hours wandering around looking at numerous types of garden environments, as well as greenhouse collections. Make sure you take some time to slowly meander the Japanese Garden, it can be very relaxing. We also noticed the Childrens Garden seemed quite popular with the little ones, lots of things for them to climb around on and see there. The Sculpture Park is probably more interesting to some folks than others, a lot of it is abstract art so not everyone will appreciate it but it makes for a nice walk if the weather is good.

Fred Meijer Gardens is the perfect getaway for anyone whose cabin fever is starting to get the better of them.Its mix of man-made and natural beauty simply cant be beat in the West Michigan area, as the pics Ill be providing will show.I really appreciate the rules they have added for the public safety regarding masks etc. as well, as it shows them actively trying to help the community.If youre looking for an outlet for just yourself, you and one other, or your whole family, this is the place to go.

Beautiful any time of the year! My favorite part is the sculpture park, but the rest of the facility is beautiful as well.The childrens garden has a lot for the the little ones- a treehouse style play structure, interactive exhibits, water feature thats okay to touch, and kid friendly sculptures.The sculpture park has a wide variety of art on display with gardens that compliment the art, truly something for everyone here.The Japanese Garden is peaceful and a has many places to just take in a beautiful views.The greenhouses inside have beautiful and interesting plants that you are definitely not going to find in many places in Michigan. There are tropical (with a few birds, too), Victorian, arid, and carnivorous greenhouses.Meijer Gardens is a great place for a day trip, and has something for everyone.

In my top 5 gardens. There is a lovely childrens park. The Japanese garden is wonderful. The people in the shop were kind. They wrapped up my succulents and put them in a nice container. The sculptures are fun to see. The landscaping around the walkways and in the parking lot is beautiful. Im really glad I got to come to this garden. My family spent longer than we expected here and it was great. My one complaint is that I was very thirsty. I just needed water. Im not going to lie, I was tempted to drink from the fountains, but I practiced self control.Pro tip: bring water (at least while Covid is here)

Staff was friendly and signs were visible. I like the room with the different carnivorous plants and the sculpture park. It was very nice to walk and observe the various sculptures. I liked the stainless steel brain neuron the best.

When I was little my parents took me here. Now that I have my own family I take my son here. Its a beautiful place. Theres always something new and always something familiar. Tons to see and do for any age group. Amazing concerts. Were very lucky to have the gardens in our city.

Beautiful place to bring kids ! Peaceful walk outside and plenty to see . Love how they always switch up the showcases ️

Stunning sculptures and terrain. Interior galleries and exterior spaces to wander.

Delightful gardens. We spent over five hours here and could have stayed longer. The Japanese gardens are georgous and a must see. The Sculpture gardens made for a relaxing walk. Id you have children, the Childrens garden is so fun but also see the farm!

It was so beautiful especially with the fall colors!!Ps. The Japanese Garden is a must! Dont miss it and make sure you check it out. WS my favorite part in the whole Gardens.

Loved every minute of it. You could definitely spend more than a whole day seeing all that there is to offer. Bring comfortable walking shoes and take lots of pictures. Lots of things to look at and plenty for the kids to explore.

So much to see!! I could easily have spent 2 full days there!! We went specifically to see the Japanese garden and WOW it was so beautiful!! Could have spent the whole day (but I don’t like the cold so... we didn’t ). On our way out we stopped at the indoor gardens and sculpture room.The only “downside” was the bathrooms in the Japanese garden part of the park were closed UNTIL SPRING and I can’t hold it that long !!! Ultimately it ment we left that part of the gardens without seeing a portion but no big deal.I will 100% be going back in the summer.

We had a great experience here today. The walk was beautiful and varied, not just in what we were seeing but also the terrain. They also had a variety of interesting experiences for our child. The children’s garden was great! And the American Horse is definitely worth the trip. A great experience for the whole family!

Was an awesome experience.. the baby loved playing in the water features loved the succulent gardens and the.diversity of flowers. Walking around the gardens and the children running around the play structure areas was a blast they dug in the sand. . . Frolicked in the water and had a great time !! We will definitely be back..️

Pleasantly surprised at the beauty of the Fredrick Meijer Gardens; we spent five hours here.

I cant get enough of this place. Its serene and cool. When you want to be in touch with nature, just visit this place. The waterfalls is my favorite spot.

Its always so much fun here. Its full of things to teach my chlldren and I.

So beautiful loved every minute of it! The Japanese garden is beyond words to describe its beauty. Heres my advice though if you have small kids especially ones that do whatever they want, go to the kids sections only its hard to enjoy it with rowdy kids.

The Gardens are beautiful, and the buildings are nice. No real complaints, and its a wonderful place to visit.Only complaint, and this is a big one: If youre going to close all your drinking fountains and cafeteria during the pandemic, PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE SOURCE OF WATER. It was 80°+ out, wed been outside for several hours, and there wasnt even a place to purchase water. So if you plan of visiting, make sure you bring your own, since the Gardens arent even providing that basic service.

I love the effort and planning our into this garden. You can tell the people really care about making this place great. It is a must see in grand rapids.

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL in the fall, lots of cool statues and art to look at, great area for kids to learn and play. It was a great experience and we will be back!

A beautiful place to visit! There is so much to do and to see that one visit did not suffice for our family— it took two trips, and we could have made it more. The art and the gardens were beautiful.Perhaps not the best place to bring small children, as it is a lot of walking, but the childrens garden is very fun and kid-friendly.

It was my Moms 77th Earth Strong and I surprised her with this trip. It was AMAZING!!!!! THE Japanese Garden was my favorite (I lived in Japan for 1 years)

I was pleasantly surprised at the content of this lovely place. During their construction mostly indoor greenhouses featuring different themes were available and they were fascinating. The carnivorous plants and arid plants were amazing!

Friendly people, clean restrooms, beautiful landscape, larger than life sculptures, picturesque scenery, but the one thing to improve on is possibly more rest stops or vending machines for snacks and drinks.

Gorgeous garden and amazing sculptures. Very big place! Saw a lot of pretty fall leaves as we walked along the trails. Dont miss the Chihulys outside and inside the café!

We went for the Bonsai exhibit and ended up walking all of the grounds! It was a lovely fall day!

With its unique indoor tropical plants, various modern sculptures, fresh farms and childrens paradise, it is a good place for family gatherings.

Beautiful!! Tour guide answered many of our questions and gave us background on many pieces. (Tall, tan man) The five sense sections was my personal favorite. Japanese garden was stunning!!! Very clean and relaxed atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone coming to this area

Incredible place! If you want to see exotic plants and unique sculptures and art created by artists from all over the world, this is the place to go! Staff is great too. If you have never been here before, do yourself a favor and GO!

Its easy to see why this is one of the favorite spots to go to in Grand Rapids. the caretakers of these gardens take meticulous time to make sure they get as much right as they possibly cant, and they rarely get it wrong. the kids garden area, and the Japanese garden are exquisiteexamples of the detail craftsmanship and workmanship that go into maintaining this lovely beautiful and vast botanical expanse.Mr. Fred Meyer, and his family should be proud ofof this achievement, and should be pleased to know that their contribution is by far one of the best examples ofphilanthropy and community investment that Ive seen.I would definitely visit this this place again.

Beautiful gardens, a lot of diversity in the number and species on display. Wildlife throughout the park and seems to be encouraged to coexist with the thoughtful locations of plants. Even spotted a couple of turtles hiding within the lily pads.

I think it is quite remarkable that this place exists. A tremendous amount of time and effort goes into keeping this place beautiful for everyone to enjoy. You can spend a few hours enjoying the sights and still not see everything the first time through. A massive renovation is currently underway. If you are in west MI this summer please check this place out. We love it!

It is beautiful here. My only regret is coming late,it closes at five and its a big place. Will be returning

Children park, botanical garden, sculpture park, they are amazing. Need one full day to enjoy everything this park gas to offer.

Was a little hesitant at 1st by the ticket price, but after being commenced to go since I was there and driving 2 and a 1/2 hours. I forked out the 14 dollars and got myself inside the park and was truly pleased and amazed ... what a gorgeous place. Definitely enough to see and enough to do, I literally spent 3 hours emersed in the nature, beauty and clever routes that never seemed to end.

One of the most beautiful gardens youll find in the Midwest. Sculptures, Japanese gardens and awesome grounds that will keep you busy enjoying the outdoors. Fantastic, Id give it 6 stars if I could. Take the 45 minute tram for an overview of the grounds wonderfully narrated for only $4. Well worth it.

Very nice place to see! Pretty flowers and sculptures. You need at least 2 hours to see some parts of it.No drinking water fountains though, and it was quite hot outside.

August 2020-Coming from Illinois with the Chicago Botanical Gardens, Morton Arboretum, and Brookfield Zoo etc. I did not have any expectations that this garden would be on par with those Chicago establishments. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this garden rose above even the strongest expectations that I could have had. Entrance fee was reasonable. Bathrooms were very clean, Covid spacing/masks were all being followed. All of the employees were kind, helpful, and really showed us how to make the most of our first visit. The art exhibit this year literally made my emotions run the gamut...I did not expect that but excellent art does has a way of moving me. Also, I have a bum leg/ankle and all paths in this place were very handicapped friendly and I was able to navigate the entire park. This was an A+ experience and I will return when we come back to MI! I love the people & places in Michigan. You ROCK!

Lovely place, especially like the Japanese Garden, the butterflies in the spring, and the Christmas trees in the winter.

Beautiful gardens with lots of great walking trails. A perfect way to spend a day outdoors. Cannot wait to come back and visit!

Gorgeous flower gardens. The Japanese garden is serene and wonderful!

The Frederik Meijer gardens is a testament to this mans love of art and nature. Great displays of unusual plants and also spectacular live like sculptures. I especially enjoyed the tropical displays.

A really relaxing place to walk around and be close to nature. Indoor green houses have a lot of interesting things to look at. Outdoor areas have great water falls and beautiful plants to get the back to nature feeling.

On a recent visit we stopped by. The conservatory gardens were lovely. They are undergoing an expansion, but it doesnt interfere with your enjoyment of the site. Weather interfered with us enjoying all the sculpture gardens.

My whole family truly loved and enjoyed the experience of getting to enjoy Natures beautiful beauty on my Mothers birthday!!

Very cool thing to do while in Grand Rapids! All the plants were amazing and the gardens around the conservatory were so peaceful!

As new members, we are looking forward to more exploring. A must see if you are in town for a visit.

Our first time here after years of wanting to experience the cultural trees representing Christmas around the world. It was extremely interesting to see and read the different views.We also braved the winter cold and went out into the gardens. The sculptures were amazing, the Japanese garden was awe inspiring.Weve made the decision to make time to come back this spring, but possibly even when snow is on the ground.

I love the Meijer Gardens. It beautiful all year round. During the cold season they have the magnificent Christmas around the world. You get a glimpse of different parts of the world on how they celebrate Christmas. When spring comes through you can go and explore all about the butterflies. In the summer you explore all the sculpture of the garden including their famous horse and the Japanese garden they also have fun for the kids in the tree house. Much to explore.

One of the most beautiful place created by human Ive ever seen. You started in gardens of rear and unique plants, there are real tropical climate indoors. Then you proceed outside where you can face spellbinding lakes, waterfalls, plants and sculptures . Everything is so nice, all infrastructure is perfect - restrooms, drinking water, big parking and so on. Relatively chip entering prices, as for 2019 Its only 14.50$ for adult, discounts for children, students and seniors. I recommend this place for everyone who wants to feel aesthetic satisfaction.

Wow!I did not expect to have so much fun but it was. Interesting sculptures intermixed with beautifully landscaped garden.We went late in the fall season but the colors were still amazing.

One of the greatest treasures Michigan has to offer. You feel like you stepped into a whole new world when you come to the gardens. Love this place. Cannot wait to see it again after the 150 plus million dollar facelift.

Have lived in West Michigan almost all my life and barely came visit.. it is beautiful. So excited for the renovations coming soon. Its a great place to bring family and friends. From outside it looks small but there is more that plenty of space to walk around. Definitely coming back.

Meijer Gardens is one of my familys favorite places to visit. We have been members now for over 7 years, beginning our membership when my son was around 1 year old. At that age, I loved having beautiful gardens to to wander while pushing him in the stroller. He also had safe and clean paths to crawl around on. Now that I have three kids, their favorites are the Childrens Garden and the Farm Garden. We spend multiple days there each season as we enjoy the Butterflies Exhibit, indoor/outdoor gardens, concerts, tram rides, member parties and the Holiday Traditions Exhibit. Meijer Gardens is an enjoyable place for all ages.

Beautiful tropical garden, a lot of the plants reminds me of home

What a variety of things that will take you most of the day to do. good reason why this is the number one rated thing to do in Grand Rapids.

Great experience and the kids loved it! So much to see, learn and do. The fall colors were definitely a bonus!!! Plus, you get all your steps in!

The japanese garden and childrens garden were awesome. I think those are my favorites. Didnt go to other ones due to the heat that day. There is tram you can go on and it will take you around.

Beautiful sculptures and the guide Dave P. Was very knowledgeable.

We really enjoyed the butterfly garden early this spring (March).When we arrived there was plenty of parking, We went during a mid-week. It was a pretty fun experience, lots of school groups.We will be back again.

Excellent sculptures and beautiful gardens. There is just so much to explore. The annual memberships are very reasonable priced at $50 for a single person, $80 for doublr, or $90 for a family. Great place to support.

This place was great, highly recommend stopping by when visiting the Grand Rapids area. Variety of plants and sculptures throughout the park. Easily walkable in 3-4 hours while taking time for pics and soaking in the view. They also offer a bus that takes you around to see all the sites but Id recommend walking around to get a closer view and you can also take your own time in different areas. They have a section specifically for kids as well!

My wife and I never thought we would spend so much time at someplace to enjoy everything it has to offer. Give yourself at least 4 hours to really enjoy it. If you want to do just EITHER the Japanese garden or sculpture park, then just allow for 2 hours per area. Conservatory and guest art area is nice. The kids area is so large it could be its own park compared to some places, but as an adult you can skip it unless you are a kid at heart. Id leave it for the end if you have extra time to burn. This place is well worth the admission!

Lovely gardens. Interesting sculptures. We were there for 3.5 hours and didnt see everything. We do like to read all the labels though. If I lived near by, Id definitely buy a membership. The childrens garden was awesome.

Beautiful! Our kids enjoyed playing and we enjoyed the scenery. I was really impressed by how they reworked the gardens for fall.

Amazing place to take in some nature and art together on well maintained trails. Endless photo opportunities. Amazing views especially during the fall!!

A really wonderful place for all ages. It’s a very big park so plan accordingly, bring water and a snack! The grounds are superbly designed and taken care of, and the greenhouse is one of the best. Price of admission truly doesn’t match the value of the experience.

Absolutely beautiful. Plan on most of the day.

The do have wheel chairs but no big ones. They do not yet offer electric scooters either provided or rental. My wife loves it i have yet to see it due to back issues and not being able to fit in the chairs they have.

Always a great place to walk. I dont think they will ever be done with the construction though. But nice to see the art and trees.

1stime there and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The fall colors were amazing and the mums were beautiful. Cant wait to go back early summer next year!

Had a wonderful time seeing all of the new experiences since we were last here several years back. Looks like there is more being added on and look forward to seeing how these additions will be used to 8nspire another generation of horticulturist in making this world a little more tolerable to look at as we spiral such dark times.

Amazing stop on a recent Michigan road trip. Childrens area was great, there was a large treetop to tree top playset. The staff also did a great job with masks although there were several guests who were clearly not heading the rules. The tram ride to get around the outer edge of the park was absolutely worth the few dollars, and also gave you a drop off point at the Japanese garden if you didnt want to go back to the original station. Great combination of fun activities for both adults and kids.

I would give this place ten stars. This park is massive. World class sculptures by renowned artists. All spread out in perfectly manicured gardens and wild natural habitats. You can easily spend an entire day. The main building has additional arboretum rooms featuring cactus and carnivorous plants. There is a small cafe which had both indoor and patio seating with boxed food (not sure if this is only during the Covid outbreak or if it is always this way). The high point of the cafe is the grand display of Chihuly glass adorning the ceiling.There were musicians performing in a great room outside the cafe. Everything here is beautiful and breathtaking.

Absolutely beautiful walking around there today, inside and out.

Great way to spend an afternoon. Beautiful landscape and thought-provoking sculptures.

(only downside: very hot day) But has wonderful indoor sections, too: art & greenhouses! The statues and the gardens outdoors continue on very far and wide! Absolutely lovely! The children’s section is AMAZING for any kid! So many wonderful hands on, immersive experiences!

Very large and diversified gardens. Bring your walking shoes, the place is huge. Definitely worthwhile.

Beautiful gardens inside and out, and the art and statues were phenomenal! We felt very safe and everything was clean. Their staff and other patrons were friendly and welcoming. We look forward to bringing friends and our son on our next trip.

Great place to see nature, botanical and tropical gardens, as well as beautiful sculptural art all around the 158-acre gardens. Great family outing.

Beautiful space! Bought a membership b/c I just moved here and can’t wait to go again!

Excellent. A lot of building work going on around the outside but what a fabulous place. It was out of season when we went and hardly anyone was there. Gardens and statues are amazing. Japanese gardens are a must see as is the film showing the design and building of them. Food was good in cafe and staff super friendly, all appearing to be older volunteers. Would love to see it when renovations/extensions are complete. Would imagine very busy in peak season however.

Fantastic place to spend a day. Dont be bothered by the construction because once you are inside its not an issue.The gardens are amazing, especially the Japanese garden which is right acres of beauty. The indoor exhibits, especially the tropical plants room are also worth walking through and being amazed at the variety of interesting plants in the collection.

So so nice here! I enjoyed he exhibits both inside and outside. We went around Christmas and it was so beautiful! We will be coming back to explore more when its nicer out!

I have lived in the Grand Rapids area for many years. The only time I had been there was to see the famous Butterflies Exhibit in a indoor tropical enclosure. The other time I was there was to see the Christmas trees decorated in that Countrys traditional ornaments. On that particular day I also saw the VERY large bronze horse! But to go beyond these indoor activities was as far as I had ever visited. What a place I discovered outside those walls!!!! What I found with a friend was a beautiful, serene, well manicured gardens that span many acres deep. The outside of The Gardens is for those who LOVE nature and can appreciate it for all it has to offer! It is quiet and very tranquil. You can ask for a wand that will give you a guided tour of the areas and what to look for. There is a Childrens area with two water features and a splash pad. There are trams that will take you around for those that cannot walk. All of the areas are suitable for a wheelchair, as I was in one the places we went. wheelchairs are free for adventuring people who want to see The Gardens at their own pace. As we were leaving, we heard a band warming up for a concert that night in the outdoor Ampitheatre! It was the B52s! All summer there are shows you can see and vary in price. That day for the B52s was $91 a ticket. You can also buy a year pass for $120 for a family. The pass is good for unlimited entries, communications, and VIP treatments in many ways. The Gardens also host weddings and receptions . Back to the Gardens for a minute... The trails to each Garden have benches all along the way and water fountains along the way too. Its a wonderful place! I hope you venture outside and see what Frederick Meijer Gardens is really about!

Absolutely stunning gardens and sculptures. I would recommend buying a ticket for a tram ride to learn some background about the various sculptures and artists along the path. Also bring your children, as there are childrens gardens and exhibits to explore as well!

Honestly so amazing. The Japanese Gardens were jaw dropping. Loved the experience. 10/10 will go again when Im back in town

Really cool place to spend the day with my teenage daughter taking pictures and enjoying each others company.

Every time I visit I find more to life about this place- my favorite too visit in Michigan. From seeing old favorites line the tropical greenhouse garden to the Japanese Garden that was not finished during my last visit the Meijer Sculpture Gardens and Greenhouse is fantastic destination.

Wonderful blend of world class sculpture and horticultural. The Japanese Garden is a must see.

Just wonderful. Spent over three hours here with my family and only saw half of the place. If you have any interest in plants or nature, this is a must visit! I know I will be returning soon.

Wonderful public garden. The sculpture tour is a two car trolly ride and staffed by amazingly knowledgeable hosts. There are many sculptures created by world famous artists who’s public works you may have already seen. Overall this park has an amazingly active volunteer community.The Indoor exhibits are lovely and well done displaying a number of different ecosystems. Of particular interest was the antique Victorian terrarium designer to protect tropical plants in everyday homes.The park is correctly being expanded but we did not find the construction a disturbance.I would set aside 4-6 hours to really enjoy touring the park. There is so much to see.The giant bronze horse is a great example.