Inniswood Metro Gardens
Wedding venue in Westerville, Ohio
About Inniswood Metro Gardens
Inniswood Metro Gardens is a 123-acre botanical garden and nature preserve within the Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks system, located in Westerville, Ohio. The gardens feature more than 2,000 species of plants, specialty collections, several theme gardens, streams, woodlands, and trails. The Innis House serves as the on-site contact point and hosts education programs. Wedding ceremonies are permitted in the Rose Garden on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge, with a maximum capacity of 50 guests including the wedding party. No chairs, runners, or decorations are allowed, and there is no shelter; a backup location is recommended for inclement weather. No other location on the grounds is available for ceremonies. Photography is allowed with restrictions to protect plantings, and wedding/bridal photography is restricted to the Rose Garden. Leashed pets are permitted on designated trails outside formal garden areas. Seasonal twinkling lights are displayed in December. Volunteer opportunities in horticulture are available through an annual training program. Metal detectors are prohibited at Inniswood.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 50 guests
- Pricing note
- The Rose Garden ceremony is free on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservation fee.
- Kind of place
- Park · Garden
- Last updated
- October 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked October 2026)
How to reach Inniswood Metro Gardens
- Website: metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/inniswood-metro-gardens
- Phone: (614) 895-6216
- Address: 940 S Hempstead Road
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