The Secret Garden
How many fairies and gnome houses can you spot in the garden?
The garden features an old-growth stump encircling small, intricately decorated wooden doors, moss, twigs and delicate blooming plants creating a fantastical scene for the imagination to run wild.
A waterfall and pond that runs through the garden encourages small wildlife, including squirrels, raccoons, birds and frogs to make regular visits.
Designed by: Landen Moore, owner of Nature Perfect Landscape & Design

Children's Wonder and Grow Garden
Access to the Children’s Wonder & Grow Garden is free.
Local community friends and organizations will lead nature-themed crafts and activities during the event. For a growing good time, visitors can:
- Add their creations to the pop-up garden gallery
- Dance and pop at the bubble stations
- Have fun with the Discover the Garden Scavenger Hunt
- Take a selfie with the garden props
- View the summer plantings by Parks Tacoma maintenance staff
Nature Perfect Landscape Chess Board
A giant chess board patio and seating area is adjacent to the Fairy Garden. It features oversized chess pieces which are free to use during the Flower & Garden Festival, scheduled for June 6-7, 2026.


