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Strolling the Gardens
Walking
Hiking
Bicycling
Fishing
Picnicking
Cross Country Skiing
Butterfly Viewing
Birding
Nature Photography
Nature Study
Outdoor Play
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City Beets
City Beets is a summer leadership and gardening |  | Living WIth Mother Earth: Common Garden Mistakes
We'll talk about mistakes, remedies, and general | | Take Charge of Your Camera Series: "I Can See Clearly Now"
The second session will teach participants | |
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Grow With Your Neighbors and Community Gardens
Since 1986 Grow With Your Neighbors (GWYN), a community gardening program, has helped
community groups develop over 22 neighborhood gardens and greening projects in Dayton. There is a 6.5 acre parcel of land behind Wegerzyn Gardens which is nurtured by
over 100 city residents who grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers each year in 28’
x 28’ plots, May – October. Call (937) 277-6545. 
Gift Shop
Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation Gift & Garden Shop is located in Five Rivers MetroParks’ National City 2nd
Street Market. The gift shop features
gifts for gardeners and nature lovers, live plants and unique items.
Adult , Youth and Family Education
From walks to workshops, festivals
to full-day seminars, Wegerzyn's horticulture and environmental education programs
provide learning opportunities to fit a variety of interests, schedules and skill
levels.
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Stroll through our exquisite formal gardens as the butterflies, insects and hummingbirds return to colorful beds of blossoms. Almost 75 varieties of witch hazel bloom into spring, accompanied by hellebores, early bulbs like daffodil and tulips and flowering crab apples, lilacs, dogwoods, and tree peonies.
Look for native woodland wildflowers blooming along the Marie Aull Nature Trail, which runs approximately 1 mile through the Swamp Forest and natural area beyond the gardens.
Look for the Children's Discovery Garden to stay open until 8 pm starting April 1st. |
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- About The Park
Stroll through formal gardens and the delightful Children’s Discovery Garden. Every
season has something special to offer. Home gardeners will find a wealth of design
ideas, wonderful plants, and cultivation techniques suitable for the Miami Valley.
Also walk the Marie Aull Nature Trail and Swamp Forest Boardwalk and discover the
scenic Stillwater River corridor.
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- History
The Wegerzyn Horticultural Center was founded in 1973 as the result of a generous
gift by Mr. Benjamin Wegerzyn and the dedicated work of area garden clubs. The Wegerzyn
Center and Wegerzyn Gardens are now a part of Five Rivers MetroParks and are dedicated
to providing the people of the Miami Valley with learning experiences in gardening,
horticulture, the environment, and urban land stewardship of the River Corridor.
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- Accessibility
- Parking lot has curb cuts and ramps to the sidewalks
- All pathways in the Formal Gardens and the Children’s Discovery Gardens are handicapped
accessible
- There is an elevator as well as a handicapped ramp for the Wegerzyn Center
- Restrooms inside and outside are ADA accessible
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- Directions & Public Transportation
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Directions
Take I-75 to Wagner Ford Rd./Siebenthaler Ave. Exit and turn right on to N. Dixie
Dr. and then left on Siebenthaler Ave. Pass Ridge Ave. and the administrative office
for Five Rivers MetroParks. Turn right on the park’s drive at the bottom of the
hill before the bridge. The Wegerzyn Center is located in the center of the Cultural
Arts Complex; gardens are to the right of the parking lot.
Public Transportation
RTA Bus Route 16
Take route 16 northbound on Main through downtown will travel to Riverside and Siebenthaler.
Continue on foot across the bridge one block to the park.
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- Conservation
In addition to the developed horticultural facilities Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark
contains an outstanding example of a swamp forest, mature woodlands along the Stillwater
River, the rich aquatic life of the Stillwater River, a meadow, and two planted
prairies. The Marie Aull Nature Trail is adorned by a stunning variety of trees
and wildflowers, and provides many opportunities for spotting native birds and wildlife.
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Visitor Information
GPS Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.798605
Longitude: -84.205017
Park Hours:
Park Grounds
- April 1 - October 31, 8 am – 10 pm
- November 1 - March 31, 8 am – 8 pm
- Closed Christmas and New Year's Day
Children’s Discovery Garden
- April 1 – October 31, 10 am – 8 pm
- November 1-March 31, 10 am – 4 pm
Wegerzyn Center
- 8 am – 5 pm, weekdays
- Closed major holidays
Facility Rental:
Weddings ceremonies can be scheduled in the formal
gardens. Call (937) 277-6545 for information and a brochure.
Parking:
Our parking lot has nearly 100 free spaces. See map.
School Group Tours:
Schools and other youth and adult groups may schedule guided tours of the gardens.
Call (937) 277-6545.
View a list of programs available.
Pet Policy:
Dogs are allowed on leash only. Leashes may be no longer than eight feet. Dogs are
not permitted in the garden.
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