Bellevue Botanical Garden, Botanical garden in Bellevue, Washington, US.
Bellevue Botanical Garden is a public garden in Bellevue, Washington, made up of restored woodlands, wetland areas, and planted garden zones. The grounds include several distinct sections, such as a water garden, a rose garden, and areas dedicated to native plants of the Pacific Northwest.
The garden was founded in 1992 through a partnership between the City of Bellevue and the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society. The land had previously been in private hands and was gradually shaped into the public space it is today.
The garden sits on land long connected to the Coast Salish peoples, including the Duwamish and Snoqualmie, and this connection is acknowledged on site. Informational signs at several points in the garden help visitors understand the relationship between the land and its original stewards.
The garden is free to enter and open every day, making it easy to visit at any time of year. Paved paths and clear signs make it straightforward to get around, and accessibility resources are available for those who need them.
Every winter, the garden hosts Garden d'Lights, an event where over 500,000 lights shaped like plants and animals are placed throughout the grounds. The event is so popular that timed-entry tickets are required, even though the garden is free and open without reservations for the rest of the year.
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