Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens, 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank, WA
(at Highway 525 and Resort Road)

Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens, a not-for-profit garden open to the public, encompasses ten acres of display and educational gardens enveloped by forty-three acres of woodland preserve with 4+ miles of nature trails. Friends of Meerkerk memberships, plant sales, admission and contributions combine to care for the Gardens. We hope you enjoy your visit and visit often.

 

$5.00 per Adult Children under 12 admitted free (when accompanied by an adult) Special Event admission may vary.

Pets are now permitted on leashes on the trails through the gardens and in the woodland. Please bring your own bags to pick up after your pooch, and please pack it out.

Summer Hours: March 15th - September 15th
Open Daily - 9am - 4pm

Winter Hours: September 16th - March 14th
Wednesday - Sunday - 9am - Dusk

 

Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens is located 2 miles south of Greenbank on Whidbey Island, WA. From Seattle take I-5 North to the Mukilteo/Clinton ferry, continue north on Whidbey Island for 15 miles on State Route 525 to Resort Rd. Turn right on Resort Rd. and continue 1/2 mile to Meerkerk Lane. Turn left on Meerkerk Lane and follow the signs to the visitor's parking area.

From points North follow I-5 south to State Route 20, follow signs to Whidbey Island/Deception Pass State Park, continue south about 45 miles to Greenbank. 2 miles south of Greenbank turn left on Resort Rd. and travel 1/2 mile to Meerkerk Lane. Turn left on Meerkerk Lane and follow the signs to the visitor's parking area.

Guided horticultural tours: Available for groups of 10 or more. Tours generally last 1.5 hours.

The cost is $10 per person which includes the price of admission. Three weeks advance registration is required. Refunds for no-shows are not available. Phone registration with advance payment is acceptable, 360-678-1912 or email meerkerk@whidbey.net.

Please wear comfortable walking shoes and cool weather clothing. Umbrellas are available in the Gatehouse. Your group will have the option to shop at our Rhododendron Specialty Nursery and to have a brown bag lunch in the Gardens. Your group will also have the opportunity to stroll through the 10 acres of Gardens or hike on the 4+ miles of Nature Trails at your leisure.

Meerkerk Gardens is a woodland garden whose trails are a combination of good crushed gravel, mulch and grass. Our trails are partially ADA accessible. We can make special drop off and pick up arrangements for folks with wheelchairs. We have an ADA restroom available from mid March through the first week of October.

The Gardens are currently taking a sabbatical from hosting weddings. However, we do encourage you to come to the Gardens for wedding photos. Please contact the Garden Manager, meerkerk@whidbey.net, to arrange photography.

Whidbey Island offers many full service wedding facilities including: Froggwell Gardens, Fireseed Catering, Greenbank Farm, Forget-Me-Not Farm and others. Check with the Chamber of Commerce for more information.