A lush forest pathway at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden with visitors walking among tall trees.

Connecting community to the natural world

The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden (KROO-kuh-burg) is a living collection of native and rare plants that serves as a gathering place for the community to learn, be inspired, and feel connected to the natural world.

Plan your visit

Garden Highlights

Enjoy nature walks, browse our plant shop, watch for birds, picnic with family, stroll with your leashed pup, or let the kids play in our welcoming garden space.

Artistic wooden sculpture in Kruckeberg Botanic Garden surrounded by trees and greenery.

Wood Wave

A unique redwood and copper play structure by artist Bruce Johnson is beloved by visitors of all ages.
A woman walking on a wooden pathway through lush green trees at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden.

Boardwalk

This recently installed ADA compliant boardwalk ramp offers dramatic views into the tree canopy.
Brightly colored potted plants at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden nursery with visitors browsing displays.

MsK Nursery

Visit MsK Nursery to find PNW natives, plants from the garden’s collection, and rare and unusual species.
A bird sculpture in a lush garden setting with ferns and natural foliage.

Sculpture

There are numerous sculptures throughout the garden.
A lush forest scene at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden with a small stream and wooden bridge.

Ponds

Visitors of all ages enjoy crossing the stream and the relaxing ponds.

By the Numbers

Bright pink and white flowers blooming on lush green foliage at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden.

2,000+

rare and native plants

Small brown bird perched on a branch in Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, lush green background.

45+

Bird species have been spotted

A woman and a young girl walking hand-in-hand through a lush, green botanical garden trail.

4 acres

of woodland to explore

Plant Library

With over 2,000 plants, every visit to Kruckeberg Garden reveals something new. Here are some things worth seeking out now.

Western Trillium

Trillium ovatum

Native to both sides of the Cascades in open or dense forests. Although it can take up to 8 years to flower from seed, this rhizomatous ephemeral, can multiply and live many years.

Cornelian Cherry

Cornus mas

A small deciduous tree or large shrub from Europe, in cultivation for many years.

Coast Black Gooseberry

Ribes divaricatum

A spiny shrub native to the Pacific Northwest, spreading to make thickets, with fuzzy 3 lobed foliage.