MANSFIELD — On April 1st, Kingwood Center Gardens will be implementing an updated pricing structure for general garden admission starting April 1.
Adults (19 years and over) will be $10; Children (7-18 years) will be $5 (formerly $8 for teens 13-18); and Children (6 years and under) are free. Kingwood members always enjoy unlimited free garden admission.
Kingwood stands committed to ensuring the Gardens remain accessible to our community by offering free admission on Free First Mondays, Live on the Lawn summer concerts, and Family Day.
New free admission days are being added in 2024: Arbor Day (April 26), National Public Gardens Day (May 10), Grandparents Day (Sept. 8), and Veterans Day (Nov. 11).
Furthermore, the changing of the seasons will be celebrated with new half-priced admission days: Summer Solstice (June 20), Autumnal Equinox (Sept. 22), and Spring Equinox (beginning in 2025).
Kingwood participates in Museums for All ($1 admission with an EBT card and ID) and offers a free family admission package through the Adventure Pass program at the Mansfield Richland County Public Library.
Existing Kingwood memberships at the Dual or Individual level will receive a special offer by mail in April to assist with potential impacts due to the change in child pricing.
Like many businesses, Kingwood is facing increased costs in operating the gardens, including horticulture resources, utilities, fuel, equipment, and staffing expenses.
Kingwood is expanding education programs and planning special exhibits while continuing signature events like Christmas at Kingwood, Pumpkin Glow, and Wine Walk and while maintaining and restoring the historic garden estate.
Kingwood also extends its hours of operation on April 1 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and it is a Free First Monday; Thursdays are open until 9 p.m.
Kingwood Hall will now be open longer, closing one hour before the gardens.
The Display Greenhouse, Kingwood Garden & Gift Shop, and Gateway Café close one-half hour before the gardens. Learn more at kingwoodcenter.org.