The Garden, which opened in 1999, spans 80 acres and boasts 20 specialty gardens, as well as waterfalls, fountains, quiet ponds, a working tree farm, tram tours, a summer concert series and the Gordon House, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and is open to the public.
About The Oregon Garden
Reviews & Ratings
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June 22, 2026Thea JIncredible gardens with something for everyone, kids to grandparents, plant lovers or not
We visited the Oregon Garden as part of a stay at the adjacent Oregon Garden Resort. A note for resort guests: the gate between the resort and the garden is locked, so you will need to walk or drive to the main entrance rather than strolling over directly. That said, resort guests do receive free admission with extended hours, which is a genuinely nice perk. Admission and tram tickets are purchased at the gift shop, which also carries snacks, drinks, ice cream, and the usual assortment of souvenirs. There is also a small nursery on the property where you can pick up interesting plants to take home. The garden itself is incredible. It has something engaging for every age and interest level, from young kids to elderly visitors, and even people who would not typically call themselves plant people will find plenty to captivate them. Highly recommend. Accessibility is reasonably good. A good portion of the garden is navigable for guests using mobility devices, and while some sections do have stairs, most of those areas can be reached by going the long way around, stamina permitting. If that is not an option, do not skip the tram tour. At just $4 for a narrated loop around the main gardens, it is one of the best deals going. The tram is covered, so you are sheltered from both rain and sun on a hot day. It runs approximately every 30 minutes and the ride takes about 25 minutes. You cannot get off along the route, but it covers the highlights beautifully and is well worth it for any visitor, not just those with mobility considerations. The breadth of what the Oregon Garden has packed into 130 acres is genuinely remarkable. You can wander through more than 20 specialty gardens, and come face to face with a 400-year-old oak that is an Oregon Heritage Tree. It is a non-profit operation that clearly takes its mission seriously, and it shows. And unlike a one-and-done attraction, the Oregon Garden rewards return visits. As a living botanical garden it changes with every season, so there is always something new to discover. This place delivers on the promise of having something for everyone, and then some.
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April 21, 2026JD NNoise warning for people with sensory issues
The garden itself is lovely, but the gardening crew often have loud machinery that they operate with no prior warning. The space is set up so that the sound echoes everywhere. You can ask at the front desk to halt the noisy activity or delay it but the gardening crew may not agree. Last time I was there, the garden crew agreed to stop the noise during visiting hours, but that turned out to be a lie, and they started up the machinery again anyway. I have been forced to leave the garden on two separate occasions because it was impossible to enjoy the space with the ongoing obnoxious sounds. Please be prepared.
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September 18, 2025carlotaTravel4fun
I must see if you are visiting Silverton.
The Oregon Garden is beautifully laid out. It has many themed and diverse areas. I would encourage you to take the tram ride ($4 pp) to get the lay of the land and then go back to roam around areas you would like to explore further. It is a vast area and impossible to take it all in. A very enjoyable afternoon.
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September 2, 2025Robin l
Oregon garden is a must see
The gardens are gorgeous! So much to see!we took the tram.annd the tour guide was a young woman who was very informed. I had taken the tram ride before but this tour guide knew more .
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July 8, 2025jimilagrow
Beautiful environment
The garden is vastly improving after having been mismanaged by the resort. Once the resort was removed from managing the garden, it improved immensely. It is also recovering from an ice storm a few years ago. Given the challenges of the past the garden is an amazing asset to the town of Silverton and the Willamette Valley. There’s still some things to be done but overall it is an amazing place to visit.