Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

Activity Overview

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden is a botanical garden that was opened in 1950. The garden is located between Reed College and the East more land Golf course in Portland, Oregon. The gardens are named after the Crystal springs creek, and it features 2,500 plants, including rhododendrons and azaleas. The garden displays beautiful plants, ponds, waterfalls, fountains, and serves as a source of environmental education for children.

Things to Do

• The gardens can be visited on guided tours that are very informative and that too with a very little entry fee.
• Many paved and unpaved paths can be used for strolling in the garden.
• An annual event is scheduled in the first week of April, it features a large display of blooming rhododendrons.
• Volunteers at the garden provide education and special information.
• Enjoy the colorful display of rhododendrons, other plants, and wildlife, such as, birds, geese, and ducks, you can even feed the ducks.
• A beautiful and calm place with lots of opportunities for great photos.
• The gardens have many benches, where families can have a little picnic.
• The beautiful and serene place can be reserved for weddings and private events.

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden Insider Tips

• Children under 12 can tour for free.
• The garden offers free admission once every week.
• Be careful with goose feeding, as these can become aggressive, at times.
• The garden is accessible for strollers and wheel chairs.