Public garden and visitor center

Fellows Riverside Gardens

4.9 road mi · about 9 min

Fellows Riverside Gardens is a free 12-acre public garden in Mill Creek MetroParks about 4.9 road miles and nine minutes from the J&L site.

The place

About Fellows Riverside Gardens

Fellows Riverside Gardens is a free 12-acre public garden overlooking Lake Glacier in Mill Creek MetroParks.

The outdoor gardens are open daily year-round from sunrise to sunset. The Davis Education & Visitor Center is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and closed Monday.

Official pages conflict on the center's observed-holiday closure list, so visitors should check the current notice. The Garden Café has been closed since January 1, 2026 until further notice for redevelopment.

The observation tower has stairs and an elevator, but the reviewed sources do not establish the full rolling outdoor landscape, every path surface or every garden route as wheelchair-accessible.

The official visitor map prints GPS coordinates 41.000375, -80.676356 that conflict with the 123 McKinley Avenue property by about 6.9 miles. Never navigate to that coordinate; use the street address and confirm directions.

Official picnic guidance conflicts: the revised April 2025 map says no picnicking, while the revised March 2025 regulations allow picnicking only at provided tables and benches. Do not assume permission; confirm the current rule.

What stands out

Walk a 12-acre public garden

Choose routes based on current weather, surfaces and mobility needs.

Visit the Davis Center

Use the center Tuesday-Sunday while checking the conflicting holiday-closure notices.

Use the observation tower elevator

The tower has stair and elevator access, though this does not establish access across the full landscape.

Plan around the café closure

Bring a separate meal plan because the Garden Café is closed until further notice.

Pair it with the train

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Fellows ranks second at about 4.9 road miles and nine minutes from 2261 Hubbard Road. Treat it as a flexible outdoor stop rather than assuming bloom, weather, surface or route conditions.

Before you go

Plan your visit

  • Garden hoursOutdoor gardens daily year-round from sunrise to sunset.
  • Davis CenterTuesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Monday. Official pages conflict on observed-holiday closures, so verify.
  • AdmissionThe public garden is free.
  • CaféThe Garden Café has been closed since January 1, 2026 until further notice for redevelopment.
  • AccessibilityThe observation tower has stairs and an elevator; do not infer that the entire rolling 12-acre outdoor landscape or every path is accessible.
  • AnimalsPets are prohibited on the grounds and in parked vehicles; service dogs are welcome.
  • Garden rulesOfficial documents conflict: the April 2025 map says no picnicking, while March 2025 regulations allow it only at provided tables and benches. Do not assume permission; confirm the current rule. Blankets and sunbathing are prohibited.
  • Directions conflictIgnore the map's printed GPS point 41.000375, -80.676356, which conflicts with the property by about 6.9 miles. Navigate to 123 McKinley Avenue and confirm.
  • Seasonal boundaryBloom schedules are estimates, not guarantees, and the 2007-uploaded images have undocumented capture dates.

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Useful answers

Frequently asked questions

When are the gardens open?

The outdoor gardens are open daily year-round from sunrise to sunset.

When is the Davis Center open?

Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and closed Monday. Official pages conflict on observed-holiday closures, so check the current notice.

Is admission free?

Yes. The 12-acre public garden is free.

Is the Garden Café open?

No. The café has been closed since January 1, 2026 until further notice for redevelopment.

Is the entire garden wheelchair-accessible?

The source supports an elevator in the observation tower, but not a blanket accessible claim for the rolling 12-acre landscape, every path surface or every outdoor route.

Are pets allowed?

No. Regulations prohibit pets on the grounds and in parked vehicles; service dogs are welcome.

Can visitors picnic?

Do not assume so. The revised April 2025 map says no picnicking, while the revised March 2025 regulations allow it only at provided tables and benches. Confirm the current rule; blankets and sunbathing are prohibited.

Do the photos show current blooms and paths?

No. All four were uploaded in 2007 and their capture dates are undocumented; they do not establish current plantings, blooms, benches, surfaces or accessibility.

Can I use the GPS coordinates printed on the visitor map?

No. The printed point 41.000375, -80.676356 conflicts with the 123 McKinley Avenue property by about 6.9 miles. Use the street address and confirm directions.

Trust and accuracy

Sources

Source checked 2026-08-17. This free guide has not yet been confirmed by the venue. Current hours, prices, services, and accessibility can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly.