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Gardens At The Falls of the Ohio

The Shuler-Bauer garden at the top of the steps to the fossil beds. Creeping phlox in bloom along the ramp garden.

The Falls of the Ohio State Park is a great place to see perennials, shrubs and small trees. Whether you want to see native plants or get ideas for your own yard, come roam around the Interpretive Center! (Note $2 parking fee applies if not visiting the museum.)

Gardens were established and / or are maintained by these organizations / members:

Falls of the Ohio State Park (Around handicap ramp to fossil beds and around the "GRC" cabin)

Kentuckiana Herb Society (In the Wildlife Observation Area)

Louisville Day Lily Society (In front, river side of entry way)

Shuler-Bauer Realtors (By steps to the fossil beds behind the Interpretive Center)

Sunnyside Master Gardeners (Front of the Interpretive Center, levee side)

Terrace Garden Club (Small gardens in the rear parking lot)

Flowers of the Ramp Garden - A list by common & Latin name and bloom period.

Updated September 7, 2010