Gardens

We have two delightful garden spaces for patrons to enjoy.

Designed with adults in mind, our Reading Garden is located at the back of the building near three accessible parking spaces.  Enjoy comfortable seating to read a book or get together with friends. Enjoy your lunch at one of the tables, or sit and work on your device. Our WiFi easily extends to the Reading Garden. Feel free to move the umbrellas wherever they shade you from the sun.

The garden is populated by native plants such as Purple Coneflowers, Blazing Stars, and Black-Eyed Susans. By gardening with natives, we support butterflies, birds, and the insects that serve as food for the birds.

You’ll also enjoy the sculpture, Tempest, by Jennifer Gilbert Asher & Mario Lopez. This weathered steel sculpture with a stainless steel sphere reminds us of a dandelion. What does it make you think of?

The Exploration Garden exists to remind us that play is an essential part of childhood. There’s no substitute for time spent outside imagining, exploring, discovering, and creating. Come and play for a while!

Designed especially with young children in mind, the Exploration Garden offers outdoor experiences for all ages. Just behind the Youth Area, follow the winding path to climb on a log, whisper in the talking tubes, or sit on the glider swing.  Engage in pretend play with the house and play kitchen, or express your creativity on the outdoor art panel.  Explore, create, and enjoy the magic of outdoor play.