9 Gardens Near Cleveland That Come To Life With The Arrival Of Spring

Greater Cleveland is full of magnificence, from our landscape to our man-made landmarks. Perhaps the most incredible landmark where the ingenuity of man meets the untamed power of nature is the garden. Gardens have the power to enchant people, and visitors will find enchantment in abundance at our collection of gardens near Cleveland. If you’re in Northeast Ohio, these pretty places belong on your spring bucket list — and they’re all within 90 minutes of Cleveland, so they are perfect for a quick day trip on a laid back, sunshiny day. Grab the camera, because you’ll want to visit these pretty places.

The Holden Arboretum/Facebook

The Holden Arboretum is a magnificent outdoor learning center and museum. With 3,500 acres, there is much to see here even in the winter. Typically, their collection of 9,400 trees and shrubs claims the spotlight, but springtime is all about the little burst of color poking from the ground. The Holden Arboretum is a springtime wonderland!

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens/Facebook

Akron is very different than Cleveland, though they're close enough together to exchange ideas and personalities. They're also close enough to offer residents of both municipalities a quick and interesting day trip. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is arguably Akron's coolest landmark. Built in 1915, this estate-turned-museum is down is gorgeous in the spring. It reopens in April!

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Secrest Arboretum is an incredible little landmark in the landscape of Wooster, Ohio. Their epic garden, complete with a hillside slide, is open all year round from dusk to dawn. It's modest at just over 100 acres, but this outdoor laboratory is transcendent.

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Outside of the Cleveland Museum of Art and surrounding the sumptuous Wade Lagoon is a garden that's almost otherworldly in its beauty. The Fine Arts Garden sits on land donated to the city in 1882, and its oldest art works date back to the 1920s. Overflowing with Jazz Age charm and international art, this pretty place is a slice of paradise — and it's right in town!

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Beech Creek Botanical Gardens and Nature Preserve/Facebook

No matter the season, this landscape out in Alliance is abuzz with activity. Winter is the perfect time to hand-feed wild chickadees, and summer is lush and magical. Fall is colorful and, at times, spooky, and spring... well, it's an absolute dream. The Beech Creek Botanical Gardens and Nature Preserve is a wonderland that all ages will enjoy!

Gardenview Horticultural Park/Facebook

Gardenview Horticultural Park is a lovely plot of land hidden from the hustle and bustle of the city, right off of Pearl Road. This pretty park hearkens back to 1949, and it has aged like a fine wine. Open April through October, this garden offers an incredible way to watch the seasons change.

Lake View Cemetery/Facebook

What is a cemetery doing on a list of places full of life? Well, quite frankly, Lake View Cemetery is a historic garden-style cemetery that is amazingly full of zest. At nearly 300 acres, there's much to see here — particularly in the spring, when flowering trees and Daffodil Hill are in full bloom.

Kingwood Center Gardens/Facebook

You may know Mansfield for their infamously haunted prison, but it is also home to an incredible estate with flawlessly manicured gardens. Open April through October, Kingwood Center's mansion and gardens are well worth a tour. The Kingwood Center Gardens span a mere 47 acres, but this landscape is nothing short of a work of art.

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Rockefeller Park Greenhouse/Facebook

While it's always summer in this pretty public greenhouse, the surrounding gardens are the perfect place to watch the seasons change. Since 1905, Rockefeller Park Greenhouse has provided aromatic fresh air to locals even in the winter months. As this destination offers seasonal floral displays, it is a resplendent way to embrace the spring season. And the best part? It's free!

There’s much to love about these spectacular gardens near Cleveland. Which is your favorite to visit?

Craving more springtime magic? Take a waterfall hike and watch the local landscape bloom.