Park Authority

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
703-324-8700 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Jai Cole
Executive Director

Green Spring Gardens

Inspiration, Information for Gardeners

Green Spring Gardens is a must-visit park, a year-round gold mine of information and inspiration for the home gardener. It's an outdoor classroom, a museum, and a national historic site. Its mission is to connect the community to natural and cultural resources through horticulture, education, and stewardship.
The park has a wooded stream valley with ponds, a naturalistic native plant garden, more than 20 thematic demonstration gardens, a greenhouse, a plant shop, two gift shops, a historic house, and a horticulture reference library. The gardens and educational programs focus on practical landscaping and gardening techniques that are appropriate for the Washington metro area.
Public gardens are special parks with special rules. Please see the "Public Garden Etiquette and Rules" before your visit.
Park grounds are open dawn to dusk.

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Upcoming Events

Nov
22
1:00PM, 22, (16-Adult) Join Kathy Jentz, Editor and Publisher of Washington Gardener…
Dec
06
12:00PM, 06, (14-Adult) Learn to crochet a beautiful scarf and discover essential self-…
Dec
06
1:30PM, 06, (16-Adult) Create a beautiful winter wreath to take home for your front…
Dec
08
10:30AM, 08, (3-5 yrs.) Your preschooler enjoys nature-themed toys and puzzles while you…
Dec
13
10:00AM, 13, (5-Adult) Chill out from the busy holiday season with a relaxing seasonal…
Jan
11
1:30PM, 11, (16-Adult) Join Hardy Kern, Director of Government Relations for American…

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Garden Rules and Information

Public Gardens are special parks with special rules that differ from the rules in other parks. Please observe these guidelines to keep everyone safe and to avoid damaging the gardens:

  • No balloons or kites
  • No balls, flying discs, or sporting equipment
  • No bicycles or scooter riding on walkways
  • Stay out of garden beds
  • Leash dogs and clean up dog waste
  • Commercial photography requires an FCPA permit. Call 703-642-5173

Thank you for protecting the gardens and sharing the park safely with other visitors.

 

 

 

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