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Lakewold Gardens, Lakewood, WA

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Lakewold Gardens

A 10-acre non-profit estate garden on the shore of Gravelly Lake in Lakewood, Washington.

12317 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 · Lakewood, WA

About Lakewold Gardens

Lakewold Gardens is a historic estate garden covering about ten acres of formal and natural landscape beside Gravelly Lake in Lakewood. It is run as a non-profit and stays open through the year, with the Wagner House, woodland walks, art exhibits, a music series and seasonal events such as FairyFest and a winter light display. Visitors can picnic with non-alcoholic drinks, take photos for personal use, and find the admissions desk in the Wagner House Library on arrival.

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  • #historic estate
  • #lakeside
  • #year-round
  • #non-profit

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