Garden Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10 AM to 5 PM (last entry 4:30 PM), Saturday - Sunday 10AM to 4 PM (last entry 3:30 PM)
Explore, Learn, Connect
Leach Botanical Garden offers a serene escape for groups seeking an enriching outdoor experience. Nestled in southeast Portland, our garden is the perfect destination for garden club outings, community group field trips, or educational visits.
What We Offer
- Guided Tours: Choose a staff-led tour with our knowledgeable horticulture team or a docent-led tour for a deep dive into the garden’s history, ecology, and unique plant collections. Tours are tailored to your group’s interests.
- Self-Guided Options: Explore the garden at your own pace with maps and suggested highlights to make the most of your visit.
- Accessibility: Enjoy pathways and areas designed for guests of varying mobility levels.
Guided Tour Options:
- Staff-Led Tour
Explore the garden’s rich history and diverse horticultural collections with a knowledgeable staff member for $15 per person. - Volunteer-Led Tour
Connect with nature on a personal level with a volunteer-led tour for $8 per person. - Group Payment Discounts: Take advantage of our pre-pay discount and save 20% when paying in advance or as a group upon arrival for staff led tours ($12 per person) or $1 off for volunteer led tours ($7 per person).
Booking Details
- Group Size: Guided tours accommodate 10-12 participants per tour. Larger groups can book multiple tours.
- Duration: Tours typically last 60–90 minutes.
- Availability: Year-round, weather permitting. Advance scheduling is required.
- Fees include admission: $15 per person for staff guided tours, $8 for docent-led tours with discounted rates available for school groups and nonprofit organizations.
Enhance Your Visit
- After your tour, enjoy light snacks at our bistro seating in the garden’s entry plaza. Please note: Pack it in, pack it out—we ask all guests to take their trash with them.
- Visit our gift shop for locally crafted items and garden-inspired gifts.
Self-Guided Garden Tour
This self-guided tour leads guests on a 20-30 minute walk through the Garden. This is a great opportunity to explore the garden and make botanical discoveries!
View Guide HereBotanical Scavenger Hunt
This self guided tour leads guests on a 20-30 minute walk through the Garden. This is a fun opportunity to learn more about our extensive plant collection.
View Guide HereJohn and Lilla Treasure Hunt
This self guided tour leads guests on a historical walk through the Garden. You'll learn more about
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