Plan your Bloedel Reserve visit
The Bloedel Reserve covers 140 acres (about 56.7 hectares) and is described as 23 landscape spaces. A loop of roughly 2 miles (3.2 km) leads through them, and the Reserve suggests you allow at least 2 hours. It is open Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays.
Entry works with timed slots. Book your slot online ahead of time. Admission is sold only through the Reserve's own ticketing system, and a ticket bought from anyone else is not valid and cannot be refunded.
Our picks: Bloedel Reserve tours
Two guided island tours that include the garden, one with the ticket in the price.
Hand-picked tours, booked through Viator. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Bloedel Reserve with an island sightseeing tour
- Bloedel ticket included
- Private guide in the garden
- Island sightseeing
A three-hour trip with the Bloedel Reserve ticket and a private guide, plus a drive around the island. There is no pick-up in Seattle, so the ferry is extra.
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Island tour with a Bloedel Reserve visit
- Island tour
- Bloedel Reserve visit
- Air-conditioned vehicle
About three and a half hours that start at the ferry terminal and include the Bloedel Reserve. Ask whether the garden ticket is included before you book; the ferry from Seattle is extra.
Check availability →Guided trips on and around Bainbridge Island
Day trips, wine tours and sightseeing options that fit a visit to the island.
Bloedel Reserve tickets and prices in 2026
The price depends on the season and on who is buying.
| Visitor | October to April | May to September |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | $22 | $26 |
| Seniors 65 and over, or military with ID | $15 | $19 |
| Students 13 to 18, or college students with ID | $10 | $14 |
| Children 5 to 12 | $5 | $9 |
| Children up to 4 | Free | Free |
Other rates: Suquamish tribal members with a tribal ID are admitted free, and members are free. Visitors who show SNAP-EBT through the Museums for All program pay $1. Summer prices follow a dynamic pricing table, so check the booking page for your date.
The Reserve recommends booking a time slot online. Tickets at the gate are possible only if there is capacity, and then with a surcharge. Do not plan on turning up by car and getting in on the day. For most visitors, the safest plan is to book a slot online a few days ahead and arrive within it.
Bloedel Reserve hours
The hours change with the season. These are the 2026 periods.
Autumn until 2 November
Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The recommended last entry is 3:30 p.m.
From 3 November 2026
Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The recommended last entry is 2:30 p.m.
Spring and summer 2026
From 31 March, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. From 19 May, Tuesday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. From 30 June, Tuesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Autumn hours start on 1 September. Memorial Day and Labor Day are Monday openings.
Closed days
Mondays as a rule, Thanksgiving on 26 November and Christmas on 25 December.
The gardens at the Bloedel Reserve
The Reserve has several named gardens, among them the Japanese Garden, the Moss Garden, the Reflection Pool, Rhododendron Glen and the Birch Garden. The paths run between them and through woodland, so the visit is a long walk rather than a short stop.
What is in bloom depends on the week, and nobody can promise a particular plant on your date. If flowers are the main reason for your trip, look at the Reserve's own pages shortly before you go. If you have time left, the Museum of Art and Winslow sit close to the ferry terminal.
Getting to the Bloedel Reserve
The address is 7571 NE Dolphin Drive.
By car
The Reserve is about 6 miles from the Winslow ferry terminal, near State Route 305. Parking is free on the Reserve's own visitor lots. There is no street parking nearby, and you cannot use roadside spaces outside the grounds. For the crossing itself, see the Bainbridge Island ferry page.
By public transit
The island has an on-demand service, BI Ride, with an adult fare of $2. Fixed trips to the Reserve run Tuesday to Saturday in addition to the on-demand service, and Sundays have their own offer. Match the bus to your garden slot, and check the current schedule before you go. More on the getting there page.
Rules and accessibility
No pets are allowed, including in the parking lot. Assistance dogs are the exception. Picnics, drones, jogging, cycling and taking plants are not allowed. Professional photography needs permission.
There is a paved alternative route. It is about two thirds to three quarters of a mile there and back, with a slope of up to 9 percent, so it is easier but not flat. Not every path is fully wheelchair accessible. If access matters to you, ask the Reserve before you book.
Plan the rest of your trip
Other places to combine with the garden.
Bloedel Reserve: frequently asked questions
Where should I buy Bloedel Reserve tickets?
Only from the Reserve's own ticket system. Tickets from other sellers are not valid and cannot be refunded.
How much does the Bloedel Reserve cost?
From October to April an adult ticket is $22. From May to September it is $26. Seniors, students and children pay less, and children up to 4 are free. Prices are for 2026.
Do I need to reserve a time slot?
The Reserve recommends booking online ahead. Entry without a booking is possible only if there is capacity and costs a surcharge, so do not count on it.
How long does a visit take?
The Reserve suggests at least 2 hours for the loop of about 2 miles. Allow more if you want to stop at the gardens.
Can I bring my dog or a picnic?
No. Pets are not allowed, even in the parking lot, apart from assistance dogs, and picnics are not permitted.
What day is the Reserve closed?
Mondays as a rule. It is also closed on Thanksgiving and on 25 December.