Lloyd Baron Rhododendron Garden – Hillsboro, OR
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Lloyd Baron Rhododendron Garden inside Rood Bridge Park located in Hillsboro, Oregon
Waymark Code: WM122NH
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 02/10/2020
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This botanical garden is dedicated to Lloyd Baron who provided the inspiration for its creation. The garden is about 2 acres in size and contains a stream, two waterfalls and a pond. It is inside Rood Bridge Park which is located at 4000 SE Rood Bridge Rd Hillsboro, Oregon and there is plenty of off-street parking within the park. There are over 550 species of natural and hybrid Rhododendrons represented here, many with identification plaques. The garden was officially dedicated on May 11, 2003. The Coordinates are set at the entrance to the garden. This park and most Hillsboro parks are open every day from dawn to dusk.
From the Park Website:
"This 59 acre community park provides a vast range of recreation opportunities for visitors. Paved paths lead the way through the different developed and natural areas of the park. Soft-surface paths lead further into wetland and wooded areas around the Tualatin River. Benches and picnic tables can be found throughout the park. The playground, tennis courts, rhododendron garden, several ponds and large lawn areas provide a wide range of options for play and relaxation. The park can be accessed on the west side for parking and also off of SE River Road on the north side of the park. Accessible restrooms and several drinking fountains are available."
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