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Cox Arboretum MetroPark
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,456 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Dayton, Ohio
Scenic retreat with gardens & a butterfly habitat, plus walking trails & classes for all ages.
Plan your tour
- Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 937-275-7275
- Website metroparks.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–10 pm |
The setting
“The restrooms are clean and inside the Barbara Cox center, which also houses a significant amount of botanical literature.”
“The reflection of the setting sun on the lake, along with fish and turtles swimming and diving, creates a truly wonderful scene.”
Amenities couples mention
“The reflection of the setting sun on the lake, along with fish and turtles swimming and diving, creates a truly wonderful scene.”
“If you have the energy and desire, they have a large tree tower with panoramic views of the grounds.”
What couples say again and again
“A beautiful place with shorter and longer walks, so many trees, and a beautiful tower to climb!”
“The beautiful grounds provided a serene backdrop and gave guests an opportunity to enjoy nature while reflecting and connecting with one another.”
“The restrooms are clean and inside the Barbara Cox center, which also houses a significant amount of botanical literature.”
From the reviews
We recently hosted a celebration of life in the Fifth Third Center, and the experience exceeded our expectations from start to finish. The facility itself is beautiful, well-maintained, and thoughtfully designed.
Beautiful place!! Came here with my friend and sister and we had fun hiking the trails and walking around the park. Would be a beautiful place for a photoshoot or wedding!!
Getting married at Cox Arboretum MetroPark
Cox Arboretum MetroPark comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Cox Arboretum MetroPark
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Cox Arboretum MetroPark — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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