Reiman Gardens
| Reiman Gardens | |
|---|---|
The main entrance to the Gardens. | |
| Type | Public Garden |
| Location | Ames, Iowa, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°00′38″N 93°38′19″W / 42.0106°N 93.6386°W |
| Area | 17 acres (6.9 ha) |
| Opened | September 16, 1995 |
| Owned by | Iowa State University |
| Website | Official website |
Reiman Gardens (pronounced Rye-Men) is a 17-acre (6.9 ha) university-owned public garden located immediately south of Jack Trice Stadium on the Iowa State University (ISU) campus in Ames, Iowa. Reiman Gardens is a year-round garden with events, programs, lectures, and tours that has consistently been one of the top visited attractions in Central Iowa. In 2023, Reiman Gardens was named a “Top 10 Garden worth traveling for” in North America at the International Garden Tourism Conference.
Reiman Gardens consists of over 20 distinct garden areas, an indoor conservatory, an indoor butterfly wing, a gift shop, and several supporting greenhouses.
It is open seven days per week; 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, with extended hours in the summer season and extended evening hours for its events. The Gardens are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
ISU students and their classes are admitted free of charge, as are the Gardens' members. An admission fee is charged to the public.