Inniswood Metro Gardens
About
Inniswood Metro Gardens - 123-Acre Botanical Garden in Westerville
123-acre botanical garden and nature preserve in Westerville, just northeast of Columbus, operated by Metro Parks (Central Ohio Park System). Admission is free year-round; trails wind through themed gardens, woodlands, and wetlands.
Programs for Kids
Year-round family programming through Metro Parks. Programs include:
- Preschool in the Gardens (ages 3-5 with accompanying adult, monthly September-May)
- Summer Children's Programs (Tuesday & Wednesday mornings and afternoons, ages 8 and under with adult)
- Family programs and events year-round
What's Included
- 123 acres of themed gardens, woodlands, and wetlands
- Free admission
- Naturalist-led preschool and family programs
- Open 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (April-Sept) / 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Oct-March)
Experience
Westerville and north Columbus families use Inniswood as a free recurring nature destination and a structured Preschool in the Gardens option. The South Hempstead Road location is reachable from Westerville, New Albany, and the I-270 corridor.