Address
Directions
Within Lyndale Park
Phone
Run by
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation
Date Established
Date Established
1962
Designer
Part of the 61 acre Lyndale Park
Cost
No admission fee
Peak Season
Summer
Peak season (notes)
Mid-June to frost
Spring bulbs begin in May
Region
Metro
Garden Type
Other
Extras
- Free street parking and fee parking lot nearby
- Restrooms -near the bird sanctuary and parking lot
- Accessibility
- Bird watching – Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary is adjacent
- Hiking – walking paths around Lake Harriet
- Biking – biking paths around Lake Harriet
- Weddings can be scheduled in the garden
Comments
This is a display garden that was established just east of the adjacent Rose Garden in 1962 when the Phelps, or “Turtle”, Fountain was moved here from its former downtown site in Minneapolis’ Gateway Park, which was succumbing to urban renewal. The garden is made up of two long perennial borders that flank six annual beds. The combination of fountain and flowers contained by an undulating hedge, makes this a sought out spot not only for garden enthusiasts, but for wedding ceremonies and photos, as well. The flower beds are well labeled with plant I.D. tags.
Garden photos
