The Beal Botanical Garden is listed on the Michigan State Register of Historic Places. Information about the garden and Professor Beal are displayed on green historical markers near the gazebo, alongside the Red Cedar River, and in Sleepy Hollow.
ADMISSION & HOURS
Beal Botanical Garden is open to everyone, year-round, sunrise to sunset, and is always free.
DIRECTIONS
The garden is located on the campus of Michigan State University south of West Circle Drive between the Main Library and I.M. Circle. Ornate metallic gates mark the entrances from West Circle Drive. For driving directions use:
330 W Circle Drive
East Lansing, MI 48824
PARKING
Visitor Parking can be found at Lot 62. The visitor lot is South of the Red Cedar River, near the corner of Chestnut Road and Red Cedar Road adjacent to Spartan Stadium. Please visit the Parking Kiosk, on the northwest corner of the lot, to remit payment for parking. Parking is free along West Circle Drive or at the Main Library on weekends and after 6:00 on weekdays. For more MSU parking information, please visit the Parking Services website.
ACCESSIBILITY
The garden, once nicknamed 'The Sunken Garden,' has limited entry points for people using wheelchairs and other mobility devices. For detailed accessibility information, see our Accessibility page.
Photos courtesy of Derrick Turner (left) and University Communications (center, right).