Garden in the Woods, Framingham: Photos, Reviews & Location

Plant association & botanical garden with 2 miles of paths through a woodland laced with streams.

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#1 of 7 Tourist attractions in Framingham

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.68

2.7 km from the center of Framingham

Rating breakdown

5 ★79%
4 ★16%
3 ★3%
2 ★2%
1 ★2%

180 Hemenway Rd, Framingham, MA 01701

nativeplanttrust.org

(508) 877-7630

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Garden in the Woods?: Garden in the Woods is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 200 reviews.
How does Garden in the Woods rank in Framingham?: Garden in the Woods is #1 of 7 Tourist attractions in Framingham by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Garden in the Woods located?: 180 Hemenway Rd, Framingham, MA 01701 — 2.7 km from the center of Framingham.
How can I contact Garden in the Woods?: Phone: (508) 877-7630 · Website: nativeplanttrust.org

Reviews (8)

Gaye Piechowiak 2023 Oct 24

This 45 acre well maintained nature preserve is well worth the drive. It closed October 15 for the season and will open again in April. It has a beautiful visitors center with all kinds of interesting things to purchase. The trails are gravel and are wide and flat, good for everyone to walk. It is beautiful with woods, a lily pond with turtles and frogs, a swamp area, a stream with small waterfalls and a new walking bridge. Many kinds of plants and trees, all marked for your information. A wonderful day trip and easy to get to. The loop is just over a mile and easy walking.

Brett Hoover 2023 Sep 06

My wife and I are big enthusiasts when it comes to native plants and rebuilding local ecosystems through native biodiversity. The native plant trust in the garden in the woods is a wonderful example of this.
We definitely support both organizations, and I found their public support and educational activities to be very beneficial to people like us.
If you're online, check out their website and get involved. If you're in the area, stop by and enjoy a peaceful hike through nature.

Edwin Huff 2023 May 15

Lovely, well described & marked mile-long trail for seeing plants native to new England and other regions. There's a pond with croaking frogs and sunning turtles and numerous flowering plants.

Olivia Greene (Ollie) 2022 May 24

I visited Garden in the Woods for the first time in April. Although not much was in bloom, it was still a very lovely experience. I loved seeing all the little turtles in the pond, and all the plants, tree’s and flowers that were in season. All the trails were well kept, and it was very clean. One of the trails that goes off the main path over the little spring was so peaceful. We just set on the tiny bridge over the spring and listened to the water trickle. The gift shop was very cute and the employee’s were kind and informative. I am definitely going to visit again soon.

Arpan D 2022 May 20

Calm, peaceful and a wonderful place to hang out. Beautiful greenery with decent walking trails. Be sure to visit if you want a relaxing park with some good photo spots. I've loved my walk every time here. One of my favorite weekend spots!

Michelle Furlong 2021 Jun 04

🌱 Hi highly recommend this place if you're looking for a beautiful short nature getaway, expecially in the spring and fall and if you love local plant life! I went last month in may for my birthday and had a lovely time getting to see all the local flowers in bloom 🌸 The staff was just so sweet and helpful and was happy to chat about the place and give us tips on what trails to take. There's lots of different habitats set up showing off the local plant life to appreciate. I definitely want to come back with a sketchbook to really appreciate the sanctuary more! Make sure to reserve your tickets online in advance and I hope you have a lovely time too 🌼❤️

Swetha Srinivasan 2021 May 31

This is a nice way to spend an hour in the outdoors. You do need to get timed tickets online in advance. Once you get there there’s a simple loop you can walk around, and there’s an app with information about all the spots. There are also three loops to walk around. You can also buy plants here if you’d like

Syrah M 2020 Sep 14

Fantastic place to visit for a short walk. The path is wide and well made- more like walking on a dirt road (as opposed to many hiking trails in New England full of rocks and roots). Wow there were way more flowers than I expected to see on a mid-September day.

Parking lot and restrooms not available due to Covid-19. We parked on a public road and walked in - it was easy & a short walk, this was a weekday however and I imagine parking is probably more of a challenge on weekends.

We found a clean restroom available at a nearby Shaw’s grocery store (go to the 2nd floor).

Highly recommend checking out Nzuko for a delicious meal or snack after a walk at Garden in the Woods!