Meijer Gardens by the numbers
In 1990, Betsy Borre, a West Michigan Horticultural Society leader, approached businessman and philanthropist Fred Meijer and his wife, Lena, with a proposal to help establish a botanical garden. They agreed to donate finances and a large plot of land, with the condition that this garden also displayed Fred’s growing sculpture collection.
Fred’s love of collecting sculptures and Lena’s love of flowers and gardens led to the opening of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park on April 20, 1995 – a passion also embraced by over 16 million people who have entered our doors since then.
Three decades later, the generosity of Fred and Lena, their family, and countless others furthers Meijer Gardens as a community point of pride and distinctive destination to experience this joyful, welcoming, world-class place where we all grow.
How have we grown?
Below is a snapshot of our 120 seasons and 30 years in numbers.
