Japanese Peace Garden — Attraction in Moses Lake

This Japanese Botanical Garden may be small, but it beautifully lives up to its name. Tucked away in a peaceful setting, the garden offers a cozy, quiet escape with meandering walking paths, gentle streams, serene ponds, and even a few graceful koi fish gliding through the water. A charming little fountain adds a soft, soothing soundscape to the experience.

Though seating is limited, there are a few well-placed benches where you can pause and take in the calm surroundings. The zen garden areas feature carefully raked sand, textured stones, and layered designs that invite stillness and reflection. You’ll also find stone pagoda-like statues, stacked stone towers, and miniature trees that complete the traditional Japanese aesthetic.

It’s a lovely, peaceful retreat—perfect for a slow stroll, quiet contemplation, or simply enjoying a moment of calm. While it’s not large, its thoughtful design and serene atmosphere make it well...

This place is beautiful, clean, and we'll kept for the most part. The tables in the seating are clean, the park is clean, and everything for the most part is well maintained. Very peaceful. The only thing I had an issue with was the public bathrooms were pretty dirty. I walked in and felt like a fly trapped in a spider web while trying to go to the bathroom in the stall. There were so many spider webs and dead bugs, that didn't bother me as much as the lack of stocked items. There was barely enough toilet paper to wipe with and no seat covers so I had to half straddle the toilet. Thank god I didn't have to poop. But overall, I love the place and will...

I used to spend a lot of time here at a younger age. They have a nice secluded zone which makes you feel like you stepped out of the town. They have very large koi fish and a man made waterfall. If you got a lot on your mind, or need to find some peace without traveling too far, the Japanese Peace Garden is an option. I was surprised to learn that we are linked with Yonezawa, Japan as part of the JAL training program, which ended in 2009. Though I could not find much information on the City of Moses Lake website about the Japanese Peace Garden, you can find a metal plaque explaining some history about the place near the front gate. Assuming the plaque is...