The story of the Bellevue Botanical Garden is extraordinary in many ways, arising from a community and philanthropic impulse to share a place of great beauty and to preserve something precious in a rapidly growing city.

Healthy roots are the basis for a healthy plant and the roots of the Bellevue Botanical Garden have created a thriving place of learning, enjoyment, and respite. Growth has occurred steadily since the Garden opened to the public in 1992. We enjoy a true partnership with the City of Bellevue on all aspects of the garden’s maintenance. The City’s participation makes it possible to keep the Garden free of charge to visitors throughout the year.

Now in its 20th year, the Garden has enjoyed tremendous growth including a surge in attendance at educational programs and community events. Yet it continues to operate in small facilities built for private home use. To meet current needs for indoor space and position the Garden for anticipated growth, we have embarked on a carefully designed plan that will offer visitors of all ages expanded educational opportunities and new garden features to explore. We invite you to join us in the historic Growing a Living Legacy campaign, a new chapter in the life of the Bellevue Botanic Garden.