Meadowlark Botanical Gardens are located in Vienna, in Fairfax County, Virginia. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens has 95 acres of paved and natural paths, stunning beauty, seasonal plantings, and beautiful cherry blossoms. A unique Korean Bell Garden is also found in the gardens. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens are just 18 miles west of Washington DC in Northern Virginia. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens is maintained by the NOVA Parks system. Let's explore some awesome features of the Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in the following discussion.
Cherry Blossoms
Meadowlark Gardens is an ideal destination for a day trip for those who want to see more of the spring blooms. The cherry blossoms fill the entry area and surround the scenic ponds at Meadowlark. Some lovely late bloomers are also found along the perimeter trail outside the park and in the Atrium parking lot. Along with cherry blossoms, there are many other beautiful blooms to see. Tulips, Magnolias, bluebells, and more bloom throughout the year in the garden.
Activities For Kids
There is plenty for young kids to love at Meadowlark. Toddlers can easily walk on the Meadowlark Botanical Garden’s paved paths. The accessible, winding path down to the lake is wheelchair and stroller friendly. Bigger kids can enjoy hiking the wooded, dirt paths. Lake Carolyn at Meadowlark is filled with colorful, big turtles and koi that can be viewed from a gazebo and bridge. Fun interactive displays are found in a nearby Children’s Garden. Kids also love to walk the bridges between islands.
Korean Bell Garden
The Korean Bell Garden is one of the most interesting areas to visit at Meadowlark. Pathways wander through several traditional Korean artworks and structures. There are a pagoda and the huge Korean Bell at the top of the hill. This bell is called the Bell of Peace and Harmony. The bell was cast by one of the best bell makers in Korea in a way that has been used for centuries. The pagoda structure was completely built by hand in a way that has been used for thousands of years. The bell was created in South Korea with many traditional Korean images such as plants, animals and birds, as well as images symbolic of Virginia.
Admission Fees
The admission fee for Meadowlark Botanical Gardens is $6 for adults, while Seniors 55 and over and youth 6 to 17 pay only $3 for a full day at the gardens. Children under 6 are free.
Hours and Events
The garden opens daily at 10:00 AM. Closing hours vary by month; from 4:30 in November and December, to 8:00 in the summer months of June through August. Admission ends half an hour before closing time. The garden does not open on Christmas, New Years, and Thanksgiving.
Special annual events include the Annual Korean Bell Garden Celebration in May, Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Easter Egg Hunt, and the Winter Walk of Lights in December.
Weddings and Parties
Meadowlark has multiple venues for weddings including three outdoor gazebos and an indoor Atrium. The Atrium is also popular for business functions and corporate events. The Lilac Pavilion, located just outside the garden, is a nice location for a casual family gathering.
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