Garvan Woodland Gardens
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Reviews
Visitors thoroughly enjoyed exploring the beautiful and peaceful Garvan Woodland Gardens, finding the grounds to be highly dog-friendly with ample shaded areas, scenic trails, and the availability of water bowls. They report that their dogs had a great time sniffing the flowers and wandering the picturesque pathways, with staff being friendly and welcoming towards the canine companions.
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- DanaOct 19, 2024Dog had a Ball
Lola had a ball walking around the Gardens. We took the golf cart tour and our tour guide was informative and funny. Great time. They were putting up decorations for Christmas and it was already beautiful. Lola also enjoyed the treats from the volunteers.
- AllenSep 2, 2024Good dog friendly activity.
Fairly large garden. Lots of sub areas to explore. A little pricey, and for a $5 dog charge you would hope that there would be some access to water for your dog on a hot day. Online tickets are cheaper but they go to spam folder.
- PaigeApr 14, 2024Loved it
I thought this was better than the park. Very peaceful with beautiful walkways leading to little waterfalls and cute bridges. The wind blowing through different trees and birds chirping away. Koi ponds It was quite lovely. Felt like we could just take a deep breath and enjoy the gardens aura.
- RobynJul 20, 2023Great place for dogs and kids
The whole family enjoyed our visit! Don’t miss out on your dog treat in the visiting center.
- MindyJun 20, 2023Super dog friendly!
our boy had a great time here and everyone was so friendly to us! it’s so beautiful, a must visit. 🐶
- AllysaDec 29, 2022No Dogs During Holiday Lights
Dogs are not allowed in the park from November 19-December 31st during the holiday lights. We ended up leaving because we had our pup, but the grounds looked nice from what we saw.
- SheenaJul 7, 2022Beautiful and dog friendly!
I was worried about coming here as it is July and they don’t open until 10:00. But there was a ton of shade and plenty of benches to stop for a water break as needed. Garvan Woodland Gardens is so beautiful and very dog friendly!
- DanielleJun 22, 2022Awesome place for pups!
Our dog was totally welcomed by everyone we saw, they even gave her treats! Our pup loved going through all the gardens and trails, lots of shady areas. Be sure to bring water for your dog as well as for you!
- ChloeJun 20, 2022Dog Friendly
A beautiful place to take a stroll with your pup. Dog admission is $5 and the concession gave us a bowl of water for him. Nice shady gardens on a hot day!
- AmandaApr 8, 2022Great adventure
My small dog loved it, so many things to sniff and see. peacocks, trains, flowers and rocks!
- CheriMar 8, 2022We loved every minute!
Very dog friendly! Our mini aussie enjoyed walking the trails and we loved that we were able to share the time with her. Mud March and a few things were starting to bloom.
- EmilyFeb 20, 2022Beautiful
this place is beautiful and so dog friendly. Gunner had an amazing time exploring
- JillSep 5, 2021Awesome gardens
we spent a few hours walking the paths of the beautiful gardens. our pups were welcome and had as good a time as we did. lots of pretty bridges and water features as well as wonderful gardens, of course! we took in the chapel also. lunch at the chipmunk hut was delicious and we doubled back for a snow cone on the way out.
- MelissaAug 24, 2021Beautiful gardens
Expansive beautiful gardens with different sections to explore! All but the treehouse is dog friendly. There is a $5 fee/dog and they don’t allow retractable leashes. Also says they can kick out unruly dogs, so only half the gang came
- MatthewJul 25, 2021Flowers with Fido
The bois had fun smelling the flowers and adventuring through the wooded paths
- KristinaJul 19, 2021Beautiful and very dog friendly
we had a great time it. it was well shaded, and lots to see and explore.
- AlyssaFeb 23, 2021Great place for both humans and dogs!
dog entry is $5, but well worth it. you can easily spend a few hours here, and the staff were all very friendly and loved dogs.
- JodiOct 21, 2020Touring the gardens
Garvan Gardens IS SO DOG FRIENDLY! Lots of roam to explore & take in the sights! Also quite a few twigs/sticks to chew on along the way.
- DiannaSep 15, 2020Great fun with the dog!
Lots of pretty, picturesque views, and plenty of room to bring the dog. She had plenty to see and smell, and we spent several enjoyable hours exploring. She was worn out by the time we left (a very hard thing to do), but we all loved it.
- DanielleJun 5, 2020It’s A “must” If You’re Visiting Hot Springs With A Dog
We had an amazing time with our dog here. It’s a lovely place with lots of interesting terrain to explore.
- JessicaSep 22, 2019LOVE Garvan Woodland Gardens!
I've not found a more enjoyable way to spend the day with my dog or anyone else for that matter. This place is always beautiful. The tulips in the spring are breathtaking! Dogs are allowed almost everywhere in the gardens except the chapel, and maybe the treehouse. Lunch from the Chipmunk Café is always very good. We cannot get enough of this lovely place. Can't wait for the heat to go away so we can visit again soon.
- Karen and patSep 2, 2018Great place to wear out your dog!
We were visiting Hot Springs with Red, and we wanted him to have some fun too before we went off to do human-only things. He loved this park, and he was plenty worn out when we finished walking all the trails. (So was I.) His favorite activity was watching the coy. The park says that they have several dog watering stations throughout the park, but we never saw one. We finally let Red drink from a rocky creek bed that he could reach without stepping into in.
- JohnJun 12, 2018A Days Adventure
Absolutely the best day spent at Hot Springs. The garden is wonderful and our German Shepherd enjoyed her time sniffing all the wonderful scents. This place is the best dog friendly place to visit. ALSO stop by Chipmunk Cafe for a great lunch outside! Great food and service. Highly recommend this excellent garden.
- SusanMore than a year agoBeautiful Gardens and Trails
Very dog friendly park including the welcome center. Gorgeous gardens and trails with scenic lake views. Peaceful and serene.
- SusanMore than a year agoBeautiful Gardens
Very dog friendly including the welcome center. Gorgeous gardens and trails with views of Lake Catherine. Very peaceful and serene.
- Liberty the DogMore than a year agoWalk + Gardens = ❤️
Loved a late afternoon walk in the gardens. Lots of shaded areas, so our dog was very comfortable. Probably our dog's favorite part of our weekend in Hot Spings.
- JamesMore than a year agowonderful landscape
There is so much to see and explore. Rock bridges, Koi pond, children's garden and so much more. We visited in October, so the weather was perfect to be outdoors. Wear good walking shoes since the terrain has mild grades along the peninsula.
- DeniseMore than a year agoSniff the Roses
Excellent venue to bring pup and hang out in splendid nature!
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