Avery Park:
Enjoy
rhododendrons, wildflowers and rose garden in this 75-acre wooded park. 15th
St., and Avery Ave. (541) 757-6918.
Best viewing:
Spring - Fall
www.ci.corvallis.or.us/pr/pages/avery.html
Central Park:
This
city-center park features a gazebo, rose garden and Solberg works- of-art.
6th St.and Monroe St.,(541) 757-6918
Best viewing:
Spring - Fall
www.ci.corvallis.or.us/pr/pages/central.html
Greengable Gardens, a six acre historic collector's garden
dating from
the 1930. Enjoy waterfalls, lily ponds, gazebos, daffodils and tulip fields
or tour the commercial cut-flower farm in the winter and spring. Located 10
minutes from Corvallis it is open daily 10am to 6pm. (541) 929-4444
www.greengable.com
Riverfront Park: An art park along the meandering Willamette
River right in downtown Corvallis. Although not a formal garden this park
boast fountains and art and is adjoined by wonderful restaurants many with
outdoor seating.
The Thyme Garden (Alsea):
This English-style display garden beckons you to take a
stroll. Learn more about herbs and their uses at this special garden. 20546
Alsea Hwy, Alsea OR. (541) 487-8671
Best viewing:
Summer.
www.thymegarden.com
Heritage Tree of Albany:
Establish a greater understanding and appreciation for the trees that have
stood since Albany began. This is a self-guided tour. A detailed brochure is
available at the Albany Visitors Assoc, 250 Broadalbin St., SW, Suite 110.
(541) 928-0911 or 800-526-2256
Best viewing: Spring
- Fall
Master Gardener's Garden Tour:
Bring your sketchpad as you tour the garden of the
masters. View the labors of love bestowed on these beautiful gardens by their
owners and creators. Visit Albany Visitors Assoc for tickets/map, 250 Broadalbin St., SW, Suite 110
(541 928-0991 or 800-526-2256. Best Viewing: Saturday before Father's Day
Monteith Historical District Landscape
Tour:
This self-guided tour takes approximately one hour and leads
you through this nationally registered historic district. See Albany Visitors
Assoc for brochure and detailed directions. 250 Broadalbin St., SW, Suite 110
(541) 928-0991 or 800-526-2256.
Best viewing: Summer
Rose Garden:
Take time to
smell the roses in the garden at Eleanor-Hackleman Park. These roses are
beautifully maintained by the Albany Rose Society. Located at the corners of
Pine and 7th streets, just one block off Pacific Hwy. For more information
call the Albany Visitors Assoc. 541 928-0991 or 800-526-2256
Best viewing: Summer - Fall
Victorian Garden & Gazebo:
Nestled between two of the four nationally registered
historic districts in Albany, this garden features heirloom plants and roses
commonly grown before the 19th century. Located on 8th between Lyons and
Ellsworth Streets. For more information call the Albany Visitors Assoc. (541) 928-0911 or 800-526-2256.
Best viewing: Spring -
Summer
