These gardens are absolutely beautiful. Lots of work and love have gone into planning and tending the gardens. The positives for our visit during Covid 19 is that everything but the home is outdoors, there was a food truck with delicious food near a patio with tables and chairs (and sanitizing wipes on each table), and it was first Monday so the $5 per person entrance fee was waived. The biggest negative is that most of the gardens were closed off due to extensive construction. (Once finished, the Gardens will be even better.) Also it poured down rain while we were there - only nature to blame. We look forward to returning when everything is opened up.

All of the gardens are spectacular, the house was beautiful. It was decorated for Halloween and they were very creative with the decorations. Pumpkins everywhere, scarecrows were cool, flower arrangements were so pretty. We enjoyed our walk throughout and would stop and sit at various benches and chairs spread out.

We toured the gardens and the estate on a Saturday morning right after opening. The gardens are immaculately kept and the mansion was interesting to see. We were there about two hours but could have easily stayed longer if we didn’t have tickets already for another attraction that afternoon. Well worth the visit and very affordable!

This is a local attraction for me, and I have visited many times. The gardens and grounds are beautiful and well-maintained. However, the man who left this land and home to the community, stated that he wanted it to always be free for people of all socioeconomic status to enjoy. That hasn’t been true for many years now. First they charged $5 per car, now they charge $5 a head. I no longer go to the Violet Show because my husband and I refuse to pay $10 to park. It’s a shame. I know other plant friends who feel the same way.

My spouse and myself are members and had some issues even getting admission into the garden center. The website said that members didn’t have to buy tickets for the Christmas at Kingwood Christmas, only guests did, the white haired woman at the front desk was very rude and told us we had to buy tickets as members online, which none were available for days, and when we explained what the website said, she abruptly cut me off, turned us away, and our membership cards weren’t even looked at. After that date night being ruined for myself and my spouse, we have since left a google review with no follow up or reply. Does Kingwood center just not care about its members and more about the money? We haven’t been back since, won’t be donating to your center anymore, and have thrown away our cards because of the way we were treated. I can’t even remember the front desk attendant’s name after the way she handled herself with donating members. Don’t waste your money here.

The place is going through a major renovation - which for someone who has enjoyed the gardens for over 50 years is kind of disappointing. Maybe when the changes are done it will be exciting and new and I'll love it again. This past weekend's visit was mostly like visiting a construction zone though and not that impressive. Would recommend not visiting for awhile until its settled down.

Kingwood Center gardens used to be immaculate. Now they look unkept, weedy, wilted, poorly maintained. Not sure if it's the Covid employment issue, but we were VERY disappointed. Especially after paying eight dollars per person to get in. Have some pride. Find some new gardeners. There were weeds everywhere, and the upper gardens were horrible.

Stopped here while in town. Not sure if it is just the time of the year or if due to the recent cold spell but there really wasn't much in bloom. Not a whole lot to see during our visit. However, the peacocks made up for the lack of color! The birds are beautiful and put on quite a show for us, they were worth the cost of entrance for me!

If you are interested in massive flower gardens and walking through wooded areas, this is the place for you. It is a nice break away from the city outside the gates. My family and I visited for about 90 minutes and enjoyed the many gardens and the mansion. We arrived shortly after opening at 10am and did not see many people on the pathways. The flowers were very nice and the layout of each garden was great.

At $5/person entry this is a great deal! We thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful gardens and the self-guided tour of the house. The staff was wonderful and informative. We were loaned a wheelchair for one of our party that walks with a cane. That was a nice touch. Highly recommend!