Mandala Gardens - Marion (IL)

5 /5 Lisa Arview: Its a lovely garden that has several seating areas. There is a pond and creek that birds and pollinators enjoy. The entry price is very reasonable. I love coming here to see the stone arches and to shoot wildlife photos. They also will let you host a wedding and reception there. They have music events and craft fairs. Its a very cool place.

5 /5 Ramone Mayo: One of the best local places to go and take pictures. Have done several photo shoots here.

5 /5 N and C Farrell: Rate a 4.5. Tough to find a nice place to walk the dogs nearby on this hot summer morning. Paid the small entry fee (honor system) and walked throughout the gardens on gravel and grass - nobody else around . A little shade in the back but much better than walking on asphalt/concrete. Gardens and nooks are very nice this late in the summer but can only imagine what it looks like in the spring.

4 /5 Tyler Dixon: What an interesting stop. Its someones backyard, but theyve turned it into a beautiful garden. 2 bucks to get in. They sell a few plants as well. You can spend an hour here if you enjoy plants, or just being outside. It appears they rent it out for events as well. Excellent find.

5 /5 Glen Vest: This was a very interesting, quirky small park with many pretty flowers, trees, and others plants. Today was early in the growing season, but was worth seeing - later in spring and summer, this will be gorgeous! (Great place for senior pics, weddings, engagements, etc.)