Carl S English Jr Botanical Garden

Seattle, United States

3.6

Open now

5 reviews

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+1 206-783-7059
Address:
3015 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA, 98107
b/t N 32nd Ave & Market St
Sunset Hill, Ballard
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
490 ftNW 54th St & 32nd Ave NW
520 ftNW 54th St & 30th Ave NW
640 ft32nd Ave NW & NW Market St
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Today

Today 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Seattle) 7:04 AM Friday, May 30, 2025

Business hours

Monday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm

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5 reviews of Carl S English Jr Botanical Garden

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Place rating: 4
Bellevue, WA
This botanical garden kind of seems like an afterthought compared to the main attraction here which is the Ballard Locks. I have visited the Locks many times. But have skipped checking out the botanical garden until my most recent visit.
When I think of botanical garden, I think about flowers and plants with accompanying display descriptions telling you what each flora is. For the most part, the botanical garden does not have any signage. Hence, just enjoy the botanical garden for what it is which is a pleasant area to enjoy a stroll through the park.
The park side of the botanical garden is a nice place to view the Ballard Locks as it is elevated. And if you are looking for beautiful flowers to look at, there is a nice flower garden next to the main building in the facility.
While the Ballard Locks is the main attraction here, this botanical garden makes for a nice side attraction for those who are interested in flora.
Place rating: 3
San Antonio, TX
We were visiting the locks and the fish ladder. The fish ladder was closed so we strolled around the gardens. They’re pretty and well maintained. If you’re already in the area take a walk through. If you’re staying downtown, it’s probably not worth the trip.
Place rating: 4
Seattle, WA
This park is so charming. Lovely plant species incorporated with classic landscaping and gardens. Paved walking path guides through park and leads to the locks and water.
Historical buildings and architecture make this park good for a rustic and sentimental outing.
There is live music in the central region of the park almost every weekend. Nice free entertainment. Not the Rolling Stones or Beatles… But hey, why not?
It’s a popular attraction for people to watch the boats and water vessels use the dam from this side of the water way. You can get very close to watch. (I don’t have the patience myself!)
Right next to the locks, another wonderful ~free~ activity. The draw bridge is fascinating.
There are a ton of herring birds that crap all over… Watch out!
Place rating: 4
Bainbridge Island, WA
Like an oasis in the city… nothing quite like it in the Seattle area. English-​style estate gardens with both large open grassy areas and paved walkways. Here is a video of the gardens in the spring showing the many flowers in bloom
Place rating: 3
Modesto, CA
its a pretty small and has lots of grassy open areas for a botanical garden. not many placards explaining the plants, etc. i would view it as more of a regular park. a nice place to take a stroll after viewing the locks or getting lunch in the area.