Wegerzyn Gardens Metroparks

Hidden gem! (Or maybe not so hidden? But I’d like to think I discovered this place randomly)
Beautiful garden that’s very well-​maintained. If you’re driving through Dayton, I’d definitely recommend making a pit stop here. It’s not too far off the highway, and is a great way to stretch your legs and get a breathe of fresh air.
Love it!!!

I had no idea such a gorgeous park existed in Dayton until we visited Wegerzyn Gardens this weekend! AMAZING. The grounds were incredibly clean with no trash or graffiti to be found and there were tons of benches and tables so plenty of room for everybody. The garden sculptures were awesome and the flowers and tulips were so abundant and beautiful right now at the beginning of Spring. It was a beautiful sight on our first warm sunny day of the year so it was a great experience! Walking on the boardwalk was fun and I loved the walking trails through the woods. You can tell they REALLY take care of this park. I can’t stress enough how superbly clean and gorgeous Wegerzyn is, and we’ll definitely be going back again very soon!

Very nice park. Everything was beautiful and well maintained. Kids area was great, our 4 year old had a great time in it. Went on a beautiful Saturday morning and it was sadly under utilized.

Beautiful garden! It’s October now but I’m sure it’s even more gorgeous when everything is in bloom. We still enjoyed our walk, weather was beautiful. Stuff to do there is for older kids but my 18 month old still enjoyed the day. He liked playing in music maze, pond has pretty big fish in it for him to see and he loved running through cavern :)

If you live in Dayton area and you’ve never been here … you are really missing out. We went our first time in Early spring before anything was blooming and didn’t see what the big hype was. Go in late spring or better yet early summer. It’s not so much about the trails but the gardens are amazing. They have English gardens, a kids area that is not just for kids … it has a poind and lovely flowers. Then theres the flower garden … when it’s at its peak it’s just breathtaking and great place for pics.

Beautiful park. We came years ago and enjoyed it, and returned today with our six kids. Unfortunately, our visit was marred by three park employees in the splash area. Though our kids were following the posted rules and playing safely, the employees got after them several times for what seemed to be invented reasons. At one point, some of them were told they were too old to play there (my oldest ones are 11 and 13) though the employees didn’t ask their ages and there are no posted age restrictions. We likely won’t be returning.
Again, my rating is from our experience at the splash area. The rest of the park is wonderful… just maybe not for young kids.

An absolute gem within the Gem City. Wonderful gardens, a children’s discovery area and you can walk north to the small pond and see the beaver family in late evening. They have built a lodge on the west side of the pond. Metroparks built a canoe landing/​launch area directly across from the flower gardens and of course the bike trail goes right to the park. Biking, hiking, canoeing and peaceful gardens all in one spot.

This Dayton treasure might just have you thinking that you are strolling through a wealthy European country estate. The formal gardens are a photographer’s dream with their wide manicured vistas, lush foliage, raised flower beds and walkways that encourage you to wander around to see what’s around each and every corner. The formal gardens showcase three themes: the English, the Victorian and the Federal styles of gardens and they would fit into any estate with ease.
The forest habitat with its canopy of trees is a wonderful piece of nature. Take the boardwalk into the woods, grab a seat on the bench and let the rustle of the trees take away any stress or cares you may have brought in with you. If you are more into getting into nature, the dirt pathway winds through for a mini hike in the woods.
Did you bring the kids? Well cool as there’s something special for them here too. The Children’s Discovery Gardens. Bring their swimming trunks and let them enjoy the free mini water park with it’s 2 acres of color and cuteness for the pre-​teen set. The limestone grotto, waterfall, music maze, sensory garden and pond are more than enough to keep them busy for an afternoon.
This Dayton treasure has all the things I’ve mentioned plus all the standards you’d find in most any metro park like plenty of woods, prairie land, creek side trails and wetlands. Wegerzyn Gardens is another one of those reasons why I head over to Dayton so often. It’s beautiful, simply beautiful and I’m looking forward to checking it out during each and every season.
This place is special. Trust me on this one.

Pretty gardens in Spring and a really great childrens discovery area. There is also a wooden boardwalk trail through the forest. It is free. I would be a regular if I lived here. Parking is easy.

Came looking for some hiking trails and found them. several mile to three mile paths that are paved and dirt under shade canopy. A few vegetation information kiosks are along the paths on the trees and shrubs.
There is a very ornate and well manicured garden that is Victorian in design with many walking paths, sit down tables and benches. Excellent for a casual stroll.
There is a community garden at the north end and model plane air strip here too.
The visitors center is not much at all for the drop in visit but, seems mainly for school programs and groups.
Picnic grounds are slim but they do exist.

Very nice landscaped gardens with trails to walk and fun zones for the kids. Great place for a long walk, as the river runs right along the bike/​walking trails. I really enjoyed coming here when I stayed in Dayton.

The gardens are really beautiful here — if you’re into photography, you’ll love it. It’s a nice atmosphere if you’re walking around with a date (hubba hubba). There is also a cute section for kids which is educational yet fun at the same time.

We took our kids (ages 6, 4, and 2) to Wegerzyn Gardens for the first time today. Despite being at relatively different stages, all three had a great time and found things they loved! The children’s discovery garden is very engaging for kids of all ages. We all had a good time playing in the musical section, and the kids adored the sand tables! And finding fossils in a giant rock is very occupying for a six-​year-​old boy.
Our oldest also enjoyed going out into the larger gardens with me (while the other two were content to stick with the sand and their dad). He and I both loved how quiet it was, and all of the different plants and habitats. We will definitely be going back many times this summer and in other seasons, as well!

Beautiful park for all seasons. We use nature as our backdrop and take all our portraits at this park. You will not be disappointed.

It’s kind of a cool place to walk your dog. Yes, you can walk your dog there. The gardens consist of a few interlocking sidewalks and flower beds. There’s also a walking bridge over untroubled water, which is my favorite.

What a great surprise! This is a beautiful park that is keep in great condition. For the area around it I was surprised at how nice the park was. I can’t speak much for the entire park but I will say the gardens are fantastic place to not only walk around but also for pictures. We had our maternity pictures taken here and loved how they turned out. I definitely think this is a must visit for those living in Dayton or even visiting. Our photography raved about the place especially for kids because they offer a learning place in the middle during the day.

This garden park is absolutely gorgeous! My fiancée and I are getting married here next month and I just can’t get over how beautiful it is! There’s (I believe) 9 wedding gardens all available to get married in! They’ve got a childrens garden park that has a pond and small chairs and lots of things for them to do. Sites are cheap 250.00÷6 hours and only you can get married that day! Awesome place for pictures and just tons of fun!!!

This is a beautiful park with a creek, many walkways, a parking lot and a recreation center. I was here for the Wright State University AIDS Walk and though a crisp, chilly morning, we completed our 5K walk without any qualms around the park in gorgeous sunlight. The trees were beautiful but didn’t block the sun, thankfully. Like most parks, it is a great place to play with friends, children and anyone else who’ll play with you; it is also nice park for a walk or run. I bet it is a even prettier in the summer. It doesn’t seem to get crowded, which is also nice, since that is something a New Yorker and Delhiite like me is not used to.