Children can become immersed in hands-on activities like:
Searching for fish, frogs and turtles in the pond*
Learning about veggie and herb gardens
Exploring and playing in nature’s playground
Creating in our sandbox
Learning how to care for plants with our water pump
The Hershey Children’s Garden was one of the first of its kind in the country when it opened in 1999, and it still serves as a model for children’s gardens around the world.
Please note that the Hershey Children’s Garden is undergoing construction through summer 2024. Some areas may be blocked off during this time, including the treehouse. Thank you for your understanding.
In the meantime, please join us for our other winter experiences:
Eppig and Guren Galleries showcase new artwork each season from local, regional and international artists! Currently in Guren Gallery, located in the Perennial Playspace, “Orchids: Minimalist to Maximalist,” by Maria... more
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
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
You’ll be joined by butterflies, songbirds, and wild flowers as you explore our most informal and expansive retreat. This forest offers year-round enchantment, but feels especially magical when you visit... more
Our towering trees, ever-blooming shrubs, and rich vegetation lend a lovely, tropical retreat. In this area, small bromeliads, delicate orchids, and lush vines cling to every surface. The Fire bush... more
Our picturesque rose garden features a colorful collection of floribunda roses, encircling a classic, Roman-style octagonal pool. Selected for hue, hardiness, and disease resistance, the floribundas join other members of... more
The Cleveland Botanical Garden has welcomed a new permanent exhibit, The Ron and Lydia Harrington Perennial Playspace, overlooking the towering plants and trees in the Glasshouses. The Botanical Garden team... more
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* Depending on the age and size of your household
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