Take An Easy Loop Trail To Enter Another World At Sayen Gardens In New Jersey

Do you love discovering hidden treasures as much as we do? If so, we recommend heading to Hamilton, New Jersey - a bustling suburb of Trenton. Not many people know that one of New Jersey's most carefully curated estates and gardens is tucked away among the developments, highways, and shopping centers in this town. Read on to learn about why Sayen Gardens is a gorgeous spot in the heart of the township and an ideal destination to take your family on a day out.

Sayen Gardens (also known as Sayen Park Botanical Garden) is so breathtakingly beautiful that it's hard to believe this year-round park is open to the public and completely admission-free.

Sayen Gardens is most beautiful in the spring when its 30 acres are overtaken by the beauty of the season.

The park is busiest when the azalea walk is in bloom. With over 1,000 azaleas and 500 rhododendrons, this is perhaps the best botanical garden in New Jersey.

In addition to the early spring blooms, more than 250,000 flowering bulbs come to life, bringing a bright splash of color to this township-owned estate.

These aren't native plants - species from China, Japan, and England are heavily featured throughout Sayen Park Botanical Garden.

The Sayen House and Garden was originally built in 1912 as a home for a local couple. Hamilton Township purchased the home and gardens in 1988 as a project to preserve the land and show off the beauty of the best botanical garden in New Jersey to the public.

Today, Sayen Gardens' thousands of flowers and winding shady trails draw in thousands of visitors.

The landscape is complemented by bridges, water fountains, waterfalls, and gazebos. Anyone who visits is sure to fall head-over-heels for this central Jersey park.

Discover all you need to know about Sayen Gardens, such as hours and highlights, on their website. If you've already been to this botanical garden in New Jersey, let us know what you enjoyed about your visit in the following comments section.

If you love being outdoors and want to explore some more, we think you'll like our coverage of 12 popular gardens in New Jersey. We also suggest checking out AllTrails for local hikes in your area.