Japanese Garden

The CD, Madrona & Madison Park


At the southern edge of Washington Park Arboretum, this 3.5-acre formal garden has koi pools, waterfalls, a teahouse and manicured plantings. Granite for the garden’s sculptures was laboriously dragged in from the Cascades. There are often events, such as tea ceremony demonstrations and art exhibits – check the website for listings.


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