Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memo

Springfield Botanical Gardens, in Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, has grounds open sunrise to sunset and a Botanical Center open daily. The 7.5-acre Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden costs $6 for adults and $4 for children 3 to 11.Checked October 30, 2026 against the official pages listed under Sources. Prices, hours and seasons change; confirm on the official site before you go.

Zoo or GardenType
SpringfieldCity
Springfield & Southwest MissouriRegion
Free in PartAdmission

Header photo: Illustrative photo, not this attraction.

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Visit Facts at a Glance

Address	2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO 65807
Phone	417-891-1515
Hours	As printed when we read it on October 30, 2026: Gardens & Grounds: Sunrise-Sunset; Botanical Center: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Open season	Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden open April-October; Butterfly House mid-May through September
Admission	As printed: Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden: $6/Adults, $4/Children 3-11 years; grounds admission not published
Dogs	Not published on the page we read
Official site	Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park (official)

What to Know

The Botanical Center hosts events and classes and has a gift shop and reference library.
Themed gardens include hosta, daylilies, roses, native plants and an arboretum.
The Mizumoto garden opened in 1986 with a teahouse, moon bridge and three small lakes.
The Roston Native Butterfly House is open daily mid-May through September, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Gray/Campbell Farmstead holds 1860s buildings including the oldest cabin in Springfield.

Facts, Each With Its Source

Mizumoto garden size: 7.5-acre (source)
Mizumoto established: 1986 (source)

Directions and Location

2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO 65807. Open in Google Maps

Coming Up Near Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park

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Springfield Ballet: The NutcrackerDec 17–21 · Springfield

Events within 30 miles, straight-line from the place to the centre of the event town, not driving miles; events in towns we have no checked centre for are left out. Dates come from our checked events list and may change; confirm with the organizer.

Nearby

More: Places To Go, state parks and historic sites, Springfield & Southwest Missouri guide, Springfield & Southwest Missouri events.

What We Could Not Verify

Not confirmed

Dog policy and whether grounds charge admission not stated; park total acreage not read.
A map pin: no safe match found, so none is shown.

Questions People Ask

What does Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park cost?

As printed on the official site when we read it: Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden: $6/Adults, $4/Children 3-11 years; grounds admission not published

What are the hours at Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park?

As printed on October 30, 2026: Gardens & Grounds: Sunrise-Sunset; Botanical Center: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where is Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park?

2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO 65807.

Sources

Park Board – Springfield Botanical Gardens, read October 30, 2026

Checked October 30, 2026 by It’s Missouri. Cite this page: Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, itsmissouri.com (https://itsmissouri.com/places-to-go-in-missouri/springfield-botanical-gardens/), checked 2026-10-30. Free to quote with a link.