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5 Gardens to Explore this Spring in Cedar Rapids🦋☀️
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Area gardens are in full bloom in August and it is the perfect time to explore the area's grandest public gardens.
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Noelridge Park & Greenhouse
4900 Council Street NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Conveniently located near the corner of Collins Road and Council Street, this grand park on the northeast side boasts national award-winning gardens and an orchid collection that has received multiple awards from the American Orchid Society.
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Brucemore
2160 Linden Drive SE
2160 Linden Dr SE
Cedar Rapids, IA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
1:00 – 4:00 PM
If you enjoy the outdoors, you will love Brucemore's sweeping front lawn, formal and specialty gardens, native trees, woodland flowers and orchard.
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Beaver Park Butterfly Garden
2700 Bever Ave SE
2700 Bever Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA
Monday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
One of the many beauties of Beaver Park is the Butterfly Garden. It's nestled up right next to Old MacDonald's Farm which opens at the beginning of May.
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Lowe Park
4500 N 10th Street, Marion
4500 10th St
Marion, IA
Monday:
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Lowe Park is home to the Iowa State University Master Gardener Demonstration Site and the Klopfenstein Amphitheater for the Performing Arts uniquely shaped like a large oak leaf and home to community events and concerts.
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Shakespeare Garden in Ellis Park
916 Ellis Boulevard NW
2550 Ellis Blvd NW
Cedar Rapids, IA
Monday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
The garden, featuring a bust of Shakespeare and resembling an English garden with small patios, benches and arbors, provides a beautiful setting for a walk, picnic or a few minutes of reflection.