Martha Springer Botanical Garden

Martha Springer Botanical Garden is a one-acre garden located on the Willamette University campus featuring twelve distinct garden sections. These sections are connected by pathways that run alongside the Mill Race waterway.

The garden was established in 1988 and named after Martha Springer, a Willamette University biologist who contributed significantly to the study of plants. Its creation served as a tribute to her work in botanical research.

The garden is named after a Willamette University professor who dedicated her career to botanical study. Today, students and researchers visit to understand how local plants have been used by different communities.

The garden is free to enter and easily accessible on foot as it sits on the university campus. Spring and summer are the best times to visit when the plants are at their peak.

The garden holds a notable collection of pink flowering Lagerstroemia that stands out against Oregon's native plants. This narrow space tucked behind the campus athletic facilities surprises many visitors with this bold color.

Location: Oregon

GPS coordinates: 44.93530,-123.03000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:01