Schoepfle Gardens — Attraction in Florence Township

Took the garden tram which lasts about 15 to 20 minutes. nice comfy cushions and a shaded top which was nice with the hot weather. Due to the pandemic there's only six people allowed on the tram at a time. there was five of us so we got the entire tram to ourselves. Provided some history as well as shared some information about the trees and flowers. Benches all around to sit down as you enjoy the gardens if you want to get out and walk around. Very peaceful and quiet. Nicely kept grounds. Each season you also get to see different types of flowers, I will be going there in fall and spring to see what else I can see. Bathrooms available inside building at entrance. The one thing I remembered was how he told us how to remember how to pronounce the name ( Schoepfle), think of chef then Lee, put it together cheflee, spelled...

Wonderful spot to be in nature, walk through the beautiful grounds, and admire the gardens. Gardens feature enjoyment for all ages. Great for for walking alone, with friends or for entire family (asphalt paths are all wheelchair accessible). The Children’s Garden has wonderful options for small children with discovery and exploration areas including a small playground for very young children, maze, and a carousel (check hours of operation for carousel). I walked the 1/2 mile Garden Path which was lovely - it is an asphalt path meandering through the grounds. It took me by wooded areas, wonderful gardens, a pond, and the Children’s Garden. There are many benches along the way to sit, enjoy nature or a picnic lunch. This would be a grand spot to enjoy a walk and bit of wonder; there are picnic tables in Children’s...

PICTURES UPDATED 7/5/25: Ihave been to this place so many times and every time it is just as beautiful. Every season brings a new array of flowers and wildlife. In the spring there are tons of tulip, lilac, hyacinth and rhododendron gardens. In the summer they have a huge, gorgeous, rose garden. Pictures do not do the smell justice.

Schoepfle has a couple different trails. The main garden loop is all cement and handicap and child friendly.

Wooded trails have tons of unusual mushrooms growing in which i posted some pictures. The other gravel trail down to the river, sports tons of wildflowers.

Indoor bathrooms available year round. Small patio and sitting area to sit and...