Visiting Gresham Japanese Garden

Tsuru Island, 3/4 of an acre located at Gresham Main City Park is free and open to the public sunrise to sunset.

Make sure to also stroll to the south end of Main City Park and discover more spaces GJG maintains; Ebetsu Plaza, mural of Gresham history, Ambleside Annex, and the Hiroshima Peace Garden.

HELD IN THE PARKING LOT OF GRESHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY
410 N. MAIN AVENUE

HERE’S A FEW OF THE SELECTION: AND OVER 100 MORE…
Corkscrew Rush, Juncus effusus’ Spiralis’ Hino Crimson Azaleas
Red Twig Dogwood Viburnum, Snowbell
Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’Japanese Maple Calla Lily, Zantedeschia aethiopica
Malus ‘Coralburst’ Crabapple Liriope spicata Lilyturf
Cornus sericea, Skimmia japonica Laceleaf Japanese Maple,Acer palmatum ‘Dissectum’
Japanese Boxwood,Buxus microphylla japonicus Euphorbia, Euphorbia myrsinites
Mondo Grass,</strong> Ophiopogon japonicus Japanese Beech Tree, Fagus crenata

PRESALE TREES TO PURCHASE ONLINE

GJG has a few large, mature trees that we’re only selling online. You can make arrangements to view or purchase directly here. We can provide delivery if in the city of Gresham boundaries.

Japanese Zelkova, 'Green Vase'

We have five of these street or parkway trees
20′ tall. $100 ea.

Pruning Program Schedule

Order Your Touchstone Paver

Mission Statement

The Gresham Japanese Garden on Tsuru Island provides a place of culture, beauty, tranquilty and learning for all who visit. The Friends of Gresham Japanese Garden bear responsibility to the City of Gresham to build upon the Japanese American legacy in the community. We foster sustainability through leadership, stewardship, education, and volunteerism.

Available to Rent

The Gresham Japanese Garden, Ebetsu Plaza, and the newly remodeled Kyoudou Center are all available for your next event or meeting. Rent one or a combination!

 

KATU AM Northwest Segment
Aired March 25, 2024

video of Gresham Japanese Garden

What Our Volunteers Say:

“ I have found great friends, gardening joy, and have learned more things about all facets of gardening in a multi-generational setting. I’ve hit the garden lottery of joy!!”

— Deb