Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park

10/05/2026

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10/01/2026

Be aware of the operational hour change, if you're planning your visit to the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden.

Our October hours of operation start today. The garden now closes at 6 pm, last admissions sold at 5:30. The last day of the regular season is Saturday, October 31.
📸: Aaron J. Scott

09/30/2026

Just a reminder, beginning tomorrow the Botanical Center closes at 6 pm for the month of October.

09/29/2026

We’ve had visitors from India, Germany, Mexico, even Tanzania, but have we had YOU stop by the Roston Native Butterfly House yet? Don’t miss out! The butterfly house closes for the season Sunday, October 4. 🦋
Also, if you’re from Delaware, New Hampshire, or Connecticut, come in and sign our guest book! You could visit while attending the month’s first Gigs in the Garden this Sunday. ☺️

09/24/2026

Be aware of the parking situations around the park tonight as Friends of the Garden hosts their Garden Gala. This is a private, ticketed event.

If you're planning to visit the Springfield Botanical Gardens this evening, please be prepared for the highlighted parking areas to be affected by the Garden Gala! Some of these areas may be closed off for event parking only. Also, note that the area within the red line will be closed to the public for the duration of the event.

09/24/2026

The Sept. 2026–March 2027 edition of Park Bench magazine is now available online! 🍂📖

Dive into your go-to guide for fall and winter with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board. From seasonal programs and special events to fitness classes, recreation opportunities, facility information and more, there’s something for everyone!

View the latest edition at ParkBoard.org/ParkBench 🔗 or pick up a FREE physical copy at several Parks locations.

🍂✨ The Sept. 2026–March 2027 edition of Park Bench program guide is here! 📖

Start planning your fall and winter fun with Parks. From special events and seasonal activities to ongoing classes, recreation programs and more! 🎃⛸️🏀🌳

Explore the new edition online now at: ParkBoard.org/ParkBench 🔗

Prefer a printed copy? 📰 Pick up one for FREE at:
🌸 Springfield Botanical Gardens – Botanical Center
🌊 Lake Springfield Park and Boathouse
🐮 Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park
💪 Chesterfield, Doling and Dan Kinney Family Centers
🏠 Northview and Oak Grove Community Centers
🧳 Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau (I Love Springfield, MO!) – 318 Park Central E.
📚 SPARC Office – 300 E. Harrison St.
🌳 Springfield-Greene County Park Board Administration – 1923 N. Weller Ave.
🏛️ Historic Timmons Hall at Silver Springs Park
⛸️ Brightspeed Ice Park
🏀 Fieldhouse Sports Center
AND MORE!

There’s plenty to look forward to this season. Start planning your next Parks adventure today! 🍁🎶👟