Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, Waterloo

4.7

Garden · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park

Create an itinerary including Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens

The Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens was founded in 1996 and is located directly East of Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa. The mission of the Arboretum is to enhance the quality of life for all individuals through horticulture. The vision of the Arboretum is to serve as a compelling public resource for the study of plants, a leader in environmental stewardship, a cultural center for the community, and a showcase of Iowa's rich heritage with the land. The Arboretum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, independent organization and supported by its volunteer base and community support.

Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our , world travel planner Edition.
Source

Improve this listing »

Create a full itinerary - for free!

Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens reviews

TripAdvisor traveler rating

33 reviews

Google

4.7

By twomed1989

Beautiful gardens with plenty of space to roam. A variety plants and a game of finding the gnomes made this a wonderful morning. The children’s area was well designed and fun for all ages. The Koi.... more

Beautiful gardens with plenty of space to roam. A variety plants and a game of finding the gnomes made this a wonderful morning. The children’s area was well designed and fun for all ages. The Koi.... more »
By 701yvonne

This was just a wonderful surprise and I highly recommend everyone to visit! Rob was a fantastic tour guide and his enthusiasm was just infectious. The gardens were gorgeous and the golf cart tour...

This was just a wonderful surprise and I highly recommend everyone to visit! Rob was a fantastic tour guide and his enthusiasm was just infectious. The gardens were gorgeous and the golf cart tour... more »
By MNDoodles

We loved walking the mile-long winding gravel path through beautiful garden areas, with prairie and farming vistas always in view just outside the garden property. The children’s garden was fun for..... more

We loved walking the mile-long winding gravel path through beautiful garden areas, with prairie and farming vistas always in view just outside the garden property. The children’s garden was fun for..... more »

See more on TripAdvisor ›

Google

By I. S.

Very beautiful gardens! It's on the smaller side, but still worth the visit. The walking trail is very nice, the kids section is fun. Make sure to buy fish food to feed the fish, that is very fun and worth the purchase. If you are in area, it's a great place to walk and enjoy some quiet, amazing scenery.

more less
By Nina Kanalosh

Very nice, quiet and peaceful place. It is worth visiting if you are somewhere nearby. You can also try the fruits and vegetables that grow there.

more less
By Jennifer Jacobson

Went to the scarecrow stroll and it was SO NEAT!our 3 year old loved it- well worth the $7 admission price for adults. Their children's garden was the cherry on top- made me want to be a kid again. Will definitely be going back and will be looking into membership options

more less
By Spring Dalton

Our family was able to meet halfway and was looking for an outdoor park to have a picnic. Gorgeous and clean facilities. Such pretty flowers.

more less
By Mauricio Verastegui

The arboretum was awesome. It's good walk especially on a sunny 🌞 day. Proposed to my soon to be wife here

more less