Geis Terrace
Gather at Cleveland’s most gorgeous venue.
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Host all your get-togethers and garden parties on the welcoming Geis Terrace. It’s the perfect spot for an al fresco lunch with family or happy hour with friends. Seasonal plantings provide an ever-changing atmosphere and feed delicious conversations.
Things to Discover
William E. Conway Family Reflecting pool | The centerpiece of this space is the 74 foot-long William E. Conway Family Reflecting pool which is filled with crowd-pleasing aquatic varieties of plants like painterly water lilies and majestic lotuses.
In summer, this area hosts many tropical plants and the latest botanical fashions. | Palms, lime trees, birds of paradise and other tropical delights suggest a refreshing paradise.
The Terrace is also your portal to the other gardens. | The Restorative, Herb and Rose gardens are just steps away.
Kohl Gate On-edge | Sculpture by renowned American sculptor Albert Paley – Terrace Alleé. The gate is a salute to our biome botany, installed in 2004 shortly after the biomes opened. Inspect it in-person, and you’ll be fascinated by fanciful interpretations of traveler palm, Panama-hat palm, philodendron, |
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Sculpture by renowned American sculptor Albert Paley – Terrace Alleé. The gate is a salute to our biome botany, installed in 2004 shortly after the biomes opened. Inspect it in-person, and you’ll be fascinated by fanciful interpretations of traveler palm, Panama-hat palm, philodendron, lobster-claw and more.
Here’s more to explore at Cleveland Botanical Garden
Hershey Children’s Garden
Children can become immersed in hands-on activities like: The Hershey Children’s Garden was one of the first of its kind in the country when it opened in 1999, and it... more
Elizabeth and Nona Evans Restorative Garden
This garden abounds with flowers, trees, and shrubs that will offer a soothing respite from the everyday. Large trees like chestnut oak and magnolia provide a soothing sense of enclosure.... more
Topiary Garden
In every season, living evergreen and deciduous plant sculptures transport you to another world where anything goes—as long as it’s unexpected. This garden was designed in 2002 by architect and... more
Things To Do This Summer
Your best summer starts here. Summer starts here at Cleveland Botanical Garden. Stroll sun-soaked paths, discover lush indoor and outdoor gardens, and get up close with tropical butterflies in flight.... more
Our Gardens
Located in the heart of University Circle, the Cleveland Botanical Garden is an urban oasis – an escape from the bustling city. Manicured gardens and curated glasshouses offer inspiration for... more
Sunken Garden
This cultivated garden filled with seasonal flowers and native trees and shrubs sits nestled in the corner underneath the Botanical Garden’s Japanese Overlook Hallway. This secret oasis is perfect for... more
Woodland Garden
You’ll be joined by butterflies, songbirds, and wildflowers as you explore our most informal and expansive retreat. This forest offers year-round enchantment, but feels especially magical when you visit in... more
Inspiration Gardens
Meander through this dedicated section of gardens and find new ways to incorporate more lush beauty into your own landscaping. more
Japanese Garden
Combine a love of nature and a sense of culture with this gem. Walk among a classic composition of rocks, clipped evergreen azaleas, and weathered beach stones and savor the... more
