Garden Etiquette

 
 

Welcome to Meerkerk Gardens

We hope you enjoy this special place. Thank you for observing these guidelines to help protect and maintain the gardens for all to enjoy.

Visitors

  • Please observe garden hours. The parking lot will be locked at 5 p.m. closing time.

  • Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.

  • Watch your step on marked paths and trails. Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted on garden pathways.

  • No other wheeled devices, including bikes or skateboards, are allowed on garden paths.

  • Please do not disturb garden wildlife, plants, signage or beds.

  • No cuttings or plant material may be removed from the gardens.

  • Wading and swimming are not permitted anywhere on the property.

Pets

  • Well-mannered pets are welcome but must be leashed at all times.

  • Please keep pets out of the garden beds and water features.

  • Pet waste must be removed. Waste cans are provided near the entry gatehouse and in the garden nursery.

Contact

In the event of an emergency, please call 911. For other inquiries, call 360-678-1912 or email gardeninfo@meerkerkgardens.org.