normandale japanese garden

The gardens are beautiful. Well maintained and serene. Spent about an hour enjoying the scenery. Very cool that gardens are on a campus.

I've visited several times and always enjoy the garden. Usually only a few other people there, so it is serene and very beautiful. Nice to watch the koi and turtles in the pond and relax.

Normandale Japanese Garden are one of the best secrets in Bloomington. Nobody knows about them. But if you find them your going to love them.

Just ten minutes from the hectic Mall of America this small garden is a great place spot to take a short walk in a quiet well kept garden. A pond with small fish, waterfall,several bridges and benches pathways make it very serene.

The Normandale Japanese Garden is a pleasant oasis tucked behind Normandale Community College. The grounds and buildings are well-maintained and pleasing to the eye. I enjoy walking there any time of the year.

I visited this Japanese Garden after seeing it on Tripadvisor. I didn't even know that it was in my own backyard. It is quiet and tranquil with a beautiful landscape of trees, bushes native to Japan surrounding a pond stocked with Koi. It is located within Normandale college. The best thing of all is that it is free.

On the north side of the Normandale Community College Campus is a picturesque Japanese Garden that is one of my favorite places to visit in Bloomington, Minnesota. The grounds are clean and neatly kept, the trees are excellently groomed, and the atmosphere is tranquil. Students at the college regularly stroll through the garden during school hours and groups frequently visit seven days a week. The garden is often reserved for weddings and private events that leave visitors with a great experience in a well groomed park setting. (Food is not allowed in the garden, so private events should not include serving meals).The head caretaker's name is Sam, and he deserves all of the credit for the overall appearance of the garden. Sam does a great job, and if you see him working in the garden, please do tell him his work is appreciated. The pond has a great collection of Koi Fish and Sam has accepted donations of healthy Koi fish from private parties to add to the pond. Visit the garden, any time of year, (the garden is open in winter, but snow is not regularly removed), you will not be disappointed. Thanks, Sam!

Such a wonderfully tranquil time wondering around the Japanese Garden. It was a beautiful day with bright sunshine. Off the beaten path and FREE!!

Visited for wedding pictures and it is a fantastic spot for photos. Also good for visiting to admire and meditate.

Tucked behind Normandale College you will experience peace & tranquility in the beautiful Japanese Garden. This is a lovely place to visit and spend some time. Often enjoyed by the students of the college, the garden is open to the public (except when it is reserved for private functions). This little well-manicured beauty is definitely worth the trip!

If you are looking for something simple to do check out the Normandale Japanese Garden. This a small, quaint, yet peaceful garden. Considering the location close to a major road you really do not get a lot of noise. You can easily spend a good 45 minutes here just walking around and sitting at one of the many benches that they have provided. There are several ducks that waddle in the lake and they have some pretty big sized fish in the pond they have and a awesome waterfall. I love the variation of trees that have placed. No bikes are allowed, walking only! :) Take time out and enjoy a nice view! It's well worth it!

This is a lovely quiet park. Sometimes the students study in the garden. It is clean and well cared for. My husband and I loved it so much we got married here.

high esthetic value, very well designed, very Japanese in sensibility. Definitely worth a 30 to 45 minute visit

I have been to a few other Japanese Gardens, but this is the real deal. Check out their website for details: http://www.normandale.edu/JapaneseGarden/index.cfmVery authentic, and FREE! (Unless you want to do professional pics or weddings or other events.)Very relaxing place to walk around. It is mostly accessible, but there are some areas of the garden that are not wheelchair accessible.Beautiful anytime of year, but most especially in late spring and after a huge snowfall.

This is a small, enclosed garden on the campus of Normandale College. It's a nice place to relax for an hour. There is a partially open shelter to escape from the sun and wind. Not particularly good for very small children as there are several water features to fall in. Older children could appreciate it. Paths are crushed gravel, a few bridges.