COVID-19 related information

Learn more about closures and postponements related to the COVID-19 pandemic response.

Annual Events

The first weekend in April is our Early Show with several hundred trusses of early blooming rhododendrons. There is an even larger display on Mother's Day weekend. For more info, call 503-771-8386.

Volunteers

Volunteers from the Portland Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society, the Friends of Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, and the Master Gardeners program care for the grounds and are responsible for all education programs and special events. Regular volunteer work parties take place every Wednesday, February through November. There are also volunteer days on selected Saturdays. New volunteers are always welcome. To learn more about volunteering or Garden Tours, email csrgvol@gmail.com or call 503-823-5121.

Groups of 15 or more visitors

Please contact our garden manager one week in advance so we can prepare the garden for your visit. Email csrgvol@gmail.com.

Friends of Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

The Friends, an auxiliary of the Portland Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society, is dedicated to maintaining Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden as a year-round place of great beauty. Friends enjoy free admission for themselves and one guest. Membership applications are available at the gate, or call 503-771-8386.

This internationally recognized garden is a beautiful place to host your wedding May through September. A spring-fed lake surrounds much of the garden, attracting countless waterfowl which nest and feed in this natural habitat. In summer, trees, shrubs, and perennials add an abundance color.