The Friends of
Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden
& Arboretum
The Garden is open daily free of charge from dawn to dusk. It can be entered through the Tawes Building lobby during the work day, or at any time by following the signs to the outside entrance located a few yards to the right of the building.
Parking is limited during the work day but there are a few visitor spaces on Sachs Dr. across from the Tawes Building. Parking is generally available after work hours and on weekends.
Handicapped parking spaces are located near the Maryland Court of Appeals Building on Sachs Dr., next to the wheelchair-accessible entrance to the Garden. These spaces are available for any vehicles bearing handicapped credentials.
The Garden is readily accessible on foot or by bike from Rowe Blvd. or Taylor Ave.
The Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden & Arboretum in Annapolis, MD forms the campus of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. A 5-acre landscaped garden and arboretum, it is open to the public and provides tranquil green space within the city limits. For general DNR information about the Garden, please follow this link.
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The Friends of Tawes Garden, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, works to help ensure the perpetuation of Tawes Garden as a valuable natural resource for the people of Maryland. We support ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the Garden as both a destination for visitors and a sanctuary for wildlife, and are affiliated with several environmental organizations as seen below. On this site you will find Garden photos, plant cameos, articles, and information on educational, travel, and other special opportunities. You can sign up for the Friends of Tawes mailing list here.
We welcome all inquiries and comments and can be reached through our Contact form at the bottom of this page.
