If you’ve never visited this place this place Has to be, must be on your bucket list. An Absolute magical world literally from the moment you step into The Leach Botanical Garden everything is so mystical like there’s so much greenery and very environmentally positive zero free emissions park! WOW! What a wonderful experience just to picnic and listen to the wild birds. Saw baby rabbits and deer running around I mean it’s just a place of beauty!! Highly recommend for sure!!

No pets alowed here. The family and I really enjoyed the garden today. It is quite lovely unfortunately of the garden in under construction so it is closed off to the public. The parts that are open take about 25 minutes to walk. This place is free to the public. You do see a lot of people on the trails but youre only love to go in one direction so you dont usually cross paths. There are signs up everywhere that ask you to stay feet apart from strangers at all times.

Its a beautiful place run by lovely people. Its hard for my kiddo to be there right by the lovely creek and have to stay on trail. They are doing a nice job making paths as one way for social distancing. It feels a little small for an outing, so we are looking forward to the expansion theyre working on!

Most of the garden is under construction - signs say until late fall 2020.It’s beautiful and can’t wait for construction to be done to see more of it. A lot is closed off.The paths are set up one-way to reduce interactions and closeness. Group size limited to 4. Masks required. No dogs.

The only reason it is 4 stars is half of it is closed for construction and there are signs saying one way only. I totally understand why there are signs for one-way because of covid19 but it was a little annoying having to take multiple circles around to see everything.However, that being said, it was a really pretty place! Quiet area, not a lot of people (again Covid19 is my guess), and some really interesting trees and flowers. I also love the little area that seems like it would be used in a performance of some sort. Nice spot to take a rest from walking.I am excited to return again one day and see the other half after construction!

Great place to visit without having to drive too far. The garden is well maintained. Im excited for the new areas to open.

Wonderful, contemplative walk thru Leach Botanical gardens. A small jewel in the middle of a hectic world.

This was a really good/peaceful walk. Although the thing that took the last star away was it is such an amazing place to take lunch and have a picnic...but no food is aloud Which was upsetting but if you want a nice walk this is a good place.

Peaceful, beautiful serenity. A very pleasant area to visit, right in the middle of town. I love the old, quaint little structures.

A lovely hidden treasure. Cant wait to see it when the renovations are complete!

This place is great to go for a walk and check out all the plants. I took an informational walk through the grounds with a guide that works there. They are very friendly and will do there best to answer any questions you night have.

Small small small. Saw the whole place in about 40 minutes. Took pics. The man and lady that was there was very nice to us. Its free.

Several trail paths through the grounds. This place is beautiful. Easily spend a couple hours here walking through the lush forest, overlooking the Johnson Creek. Great for all ages. My mom is 71 and enjoyed the park with ease. You will be amazed with everything too see! Dog friendly too

Beautiful area! Has a sweet gift shop and event areas too. This stone cottage is where the family lived while building the manor house. Several gathering areas outside too. I love this place!

Very tranquil place to gather your thoughts. Open daylight hours only. I would feel safe walking around by myself. Good for small children to enjoy the nature. There are stairs. A few areas that might be wheelchair accessible. There is a nice bathroom by the gift shop. There is another outhouse bathroom located by the parking lot.I think this would be a good place to hold a wedding or any other light gathering. They do have a nice meeting room that can be decorated to fit what ever needs.Most of all its a great place of peace and comfort.

Many forested walking paths lined with plant and tree varieties. Nice property to explore & admire nature. Refreshing :)

This hidden gem was perfect for my little one and I to go on a beautiful, but doable hike. The flowers and foliage are gorgeous. Plus it has an adorable little house for kids to play in. Weve already come back since then, and plan on making this a go to spot for outdoor fun.

A great place to see Johnson Creek flowing past towering trees and a great variety of plants.Giant Sequioas, Oregon Myrtlewood, Western Hemlocks and Douglas Firs are some of the trees that you will find in the garden.A wide variety of ferns, trilliums,and exotic plants can be found throughout the garden.You will find trails on both sides of Johnson Creek with a bridge to cross over.Stone stairs take you down from the manor house to the creek.Most of the upper portion of the garden is closed due to renovations. The manor house, bathrooms and visitors center are currently closed.Most of the trails are marked one way due to social distancing guidelines and masks are required.The parking lot is a short walk to the garden and you have to cross the road.

Its a very nice place. Ita free with donations encouraged. Theres the old manor house that you ca see but it is only the first floor that you can go in. There is also a gift shop. The place itself is very small. There arent a lot of trails to take, but it is very pretty. Theres also a little creek that runs through it. It wasnt crowded and it has its own parking lot across the street from the entrance.

Such a beautiful and peaceful place to enjoy either alone or with company! So much history, plants, space, and wonderful service!

What a beautiful place to take a walk and slow down.

For the price of free this is a nice place to visit. Theres a nice trail to walk and the trees there are beautiful. Its a good place to bring the family and have a picnic.

Neat little walk. Not challenging but fun for all ages. Little shop sells art and local honey.

Beautiful and gorgeous place! I do volunteer work here for multiple organizations like Johnson creek watershed. My natural resources teacher takes us here for field trips and all the other students love it as well

We love coming here! Its so beautiful during every season. Cant beat that its free to walk around! The gift shop and Manor house are so cute and a must see!

Such a beautiful, peaceful place... I just discovered it and am so happy i found this great escape from the chaos of Lents!!

STUNNING. GORGEOUS. I went here with my roommate to take a look for her wedding ceremony and it is just the most adorable place ever. You can tell that the people who watch over this place poured a lot of heart and soul into the maintenance. This would be the perfect spot for a wedding, a date, or even just a small family outing with the chance to learn about the local flora and fauna. Go check it out!

Really lovely garden with nicely kept trails and beautiful flowers. Watch out for mosquitos.

Nice little botanical garden in SE Portland. Not on the same level as the Portland Japanese Garden or Lan Su Chinese garden, but a lot less crowded (actually hardly anyone there) which meant its a hidden gem. Walking trails are nice and parking was super easy. You can even get married here.

Our kids loved the Honeybee tour. There are so many wonderful gardening ideas that wed love our yard to be just like it. I have no idea how they keep it so well-kept. We will definitely be back!

Its a peaceful and serene place, where you can fully immerse yourself in the nature. You can walk several short paths or just stop for a moment and breath in the fresh air. The garden is free of charge, but you can offere donation. In addition, they have a nice, little shop with some locally made and imported items. Close proximity to the city offers a really nice escape.

Beautiful family friendly park with hiking trails, gardens, historic buildings, and fun for all ages. It feels like youre in a secluded mountain forest area, but is pretty accessible, right off Foster.

The trails are a bit narrow, so with small children I suggest using a back carrier or making sure your little one will hold onto your hand when asked. Beautiful garden and I love the little community garden space area they have. Its a very accessible garden to get to.

Beautiful! Educational! If you have a 2-5 year old the Honey Bee hike is well worth it! But even if you dont, pop in for a stroll, your soul will sigh.

Really nice area, with a beautiful creek and gardens.

Ridiculously beautiful place. One of the reasons I love Portland and the PacNW. Also a great location for an all day retreat or training!

Its so beautiful to walk around here and informative stakes tell you about the plants.

This is a great place for all ages. Great picnic spots. I dont know if they still do the honeybee hikes for the younger kids, but if they do, it is worth the time. Peaceful and relaxing. look out for slugs.

This is a cool place and if you go inside by The Visitor Center theres a lady in there that is very informational about the history of the leechs

Just recently learned about Leach botanical garden! Beautiful setting and helpful volunteers. Brought the calm back that I was needing this week

Lovely space to meander in, despite the construction

Beautiful spot to walk around.

Fantastic place to stroll a huge garden full of beautiful plants. Relaxing zen areas and free!

Beautiful little trail right off the 205

Lovely garden paths.

We had our wedding reception here last August and it was such a lovely setting. We enjoyed being nestled in the woods with our friends and family. Jo and Vanessa were very easy to work with when planning our event.Our only gripe was the lack of flexibility with the list of preferred vendors. We used “The WaitStaff Team” and Daniel (the owner) was challenging to work with (would take up to 3 weeks to respond to a call/email) and his staff was unfamiliar with the venue, which created some hiccups on our big day.

Super nice place to walk around in. So many plants!

A hidden beauty!!

Theres a little creek here with bridges that you can stand on and watch the leaves float by. Plaques tell you the names of the very neatly organized plants in their collection. Staff is very quiet and discreet as they maintain the grounds, but also very friendly. The bathroom was surprisingly very clean.

Very cool. We went kinda off-season, so the house and gift shop were closed. However, it was the first sunny day in a long time and we saw all kinds of spring bulbs pushing through and blooming. Construction on the new bridge and entrance look close to being finished. We look forward to coming back when the weather is a bit warmer and we can see more flowers in bloom.

Such a Beautiful Spot to Visit!!!! A True Gem in Portland!!!!!

.Leach Botanical garden was unknown to me until recently. I saw the sign one day in an attempt to avoid traffic. So glad I made a point to visit. I love flowers, especially shade loving woodland plants

If youre lucky, you may see a deer or two.

When I used to live by here I would walk here daily.

Beautifully landscaped and has a lot to offer. Giftshop and a wedding area. Plenty of parking, restroom. The ladies there are informative. Nice quiet area to walk in. Not recommended for wheelchair bound or you have issues with hills and stairs.

Love this hidden gem! Lovely walks serenity mixed with nature create a peaceful soul. Interesting in history behind its existence. Do yourself a favor, explore this place!!

Great experience here! Very easy walking for all ages. Will say though be careful on the brick when its wet! Slipped a few times and was caught off gaurd. Cute old style home with a gift shop and a cute little guest house made out of stone. #worthit #fun Also great public restroom by the gift shop. Cute little fountain next to it.

This is a magical botanical garden... Love this place

One of the most unusual places in Portland.

This place is beautiful! Its got all kinds of paths that lead to even better places. It does not have any direction signing along the way so you have to remember how to get back. It also does not have drinking fountains anywhere along your walk so make sure to bring water with you!

It was so beautiful! And free to get in to.

Historic small botanical garden, well maintained, rare plants on display. Ideal for spending couple of hours exploring the area in a well shaded area.

Such a Beautiful place! Very Peaceful, Calming, Fresh and quiet with the soothing sounds of the water, birds chirping etc...Nature at its best...Wasnt over crowded when we came which was nice...light jacket weather.Parking was easy.Had we known this place existed, would of taken parents, grandparents etc.Close to Willamette National cemetary.Impressed of the very well kept grounds. Thank you! Thank you!Your hard work shows each and every one of you!!!We will return!

Beautiful quiet place. Rentable venue for events or photoshoot.

Beautiful place to go for a walk, peaceful and pleasant.

Beautiful place. Great for hikes with kids

Great free garden in Portland.

Smaller than I expected, but a cool place to walk around. I went on a Sunday when nothing was open. Would like to go back when the house and gift shop are open. The renovation plans for the upper area look interesting. I will be going back. These places are why I love living in Oregon.

Beautiful place. Amazing scenery and walkways that are perfect for engulfing in nature.

Parking, pretty, serene, safe.

Beautiful. Gorgeous. Harmonious. Almost everything about our visit was great. The paths were nicely groomed. Staff was very kind to walk the paths to announce closing time. With pathways leaving to the creek its no wonder its a popular locations for weddings. The only problem is the bridge leading the is not working so it makes it tricky to get to. It has been a couple years in disrepair, only getting worse. And is much of an eye sore. Other than the bridge the whole day gets 5 stars.

If you have kids, specifically a group of boys ranging from ages 11-1, they are not welcomed here!I wish there was a way to give only a half a star.This gorgeous secret garden has always been a gem tucked away in our neighborhood. Finally I bring my kids, niece and nephews to see this natural wonderland and we’re treated so poorly.These kids may have been a little loud, but two of them were stung by bees while trying to pose for a picture near the little cottage. Another climbed on a pile of rocks to pose, the pile was too high to sit on (for a child and an adult). So what on earth is the purpose of this pile of rocks, if not to be a prop for pictures?Just because the kids were excited by their nature experience in the garden, it doesn’t make them rowdy or disrespectful. There will never be a “next time”. A suggestion for the old lady who was awful to the kids, put a sign up and then you don’t have to yell across the creek chasing families away... Thank goodness we have so many other parks to explore.

So beautiful and the gals running it were so sweet.

Like an enchanted garden. Limited hours so check the website

Beautiful place

Spend an afternoon at the Botanical Garden. Is very beautiful with many paths. They have a large variety of plants and flowers throughout. We even got to see a couple of cranes walking through the creek. Parking is free and the staff are very polite.

Very beautiful, peaceful garden. Great place for an outdoor walk. Very relaxing!

Just lovely, lots of new projects happening including a driving bridge that isnt completed. May make it hard for wheelchair accessible until than like April.

Super dope. Cant wait for the upper area to open up.

Nice place with lots of quiet corners to find

The best free thing to do in the state. A true wonder. It is absolutely magical. I saw it in an ASMR video by goodnightmoon, and I could not resist driving down from Seattle to immerse myself in such exquisite gardens!

Great walking trail with some challenging inclines and a very pretty walk.

Another gem in Portland. A wonder created be two people with a passion for the natural world and each other. If you enjoy gardens, plants, walking in the woods, or just peace and quiet, this is a must-visit. A good place for children to learn good behavior, as paths are narrow and slopes adjacent steep.

Beautiful! Great staff too.

Beautiful escape hidden from our busy lives

Beautiful!!! And cool!! A little spot of the woods right in the middle of suburbia :)

Great little botanical garden with activities.

A great place to walk around, enjoy nature and get refreshed.

My wife and I got married here. Its a lovely botanical garden, with many plants with provenance in southwest Oregon, where the Leaches did much of their botanical research.

Great place to take part in a free walking tour and learn about plants, history, and native plants. Great little gift shop with products promoting nature.

Absolute gem of a garden. Very beautiful. Many great native and non-native plants have been incorporated. Whether you like plants, gardening, nature, peace and quiet, or walks in the woods, a wonderful place to visit.

Its a nice trail. But left much to be desired. Its definitely run down. The tourist center quaint but sad as well. Wish public could step up and help this place get much needed repair.

Friends and i have attended their fund raiser tea for three years. It has always been a beautiful day!! The little sandwichs, tea and desserts are lovely. The foliage is gorgeous!

The upper gardens are under a major construction overhaul

Very interesting place; VERY Mill Valley.

It is very beautiful here and the scavenger hunt for children made it even better. However, DO NOT attempt to use a stroller. We brought ours and it was miserable because of the amount of steps and narrow pathways. However it would have been amazing without the stroller which is why I gave it 5 stars. There is a nice restroom and a cute gift shop. If highly recommend coming here if you like walking through beautiful, peaceful gardens.

A beautiful and serene public garden and wonderful gift shop.

Got there but was with a little one and couldnt find the actual gardens. Nice in theory but area looked like private property and so didnt explore to find the actual gardens. Maybe next time.

Cute little garden with educational signs and walking trails. Great for short hikes with kids!

Splendid views, quiet and relaxing. A lovely place. No charge for entrance, but a donation or purchase at the Welcome Center is appreciated.