PLAN
YOUR VISIT
A beautiful oasis on the edge of downtown Holland, Windmill Island Gardens features an original working Dutch windmill named "De Zwaan" (The Swan, or Graceful Bird) brought over from the Netherlands in 1964. The windmill, which reaches 125 feet from the ground to the top of the blades, towers over 36 acres of gardens, dikes, canals, and picnic areas. Currently, self-guided tours of the windmill are available during park hours.
2026 HOURS & PRICING
THIS
SEASON
Windmill Island Gardens will open for the 2026 season on Monday, April 13 and be open 7 days a week, including holidays, through early fall.
OUR
HOURS
The park opens at 9:30 am with last admission sold at 5:00 pm and park attractions closing by 6:00 pm.
Hours are extended during The Tulip Time Festival selling admission from 9:00am to 6:00pm and attractions closing by 7:00pm.
ISLAND
ADMISSION
Regular season admission is $13 for adults, $6 for children 3-15, and 2 & under are free. Admission is purchased on site (cash or card).
During the Tulip Time festival, admission is increased. View rates here.
HOLLAND RESIDENTS
If you live in Holland, you're admitted free of charge! Just show your license at the admissions booth. No refunds are available.
Please note that free admission is not available during the Tulip Time festival or during some special events.
GATHER YOUR CREW
GROUP RATES
Group rates are available for pre-registered & pre-paid groups of 20 or more people. During the Tulip Time Festival, all members of the group must arrive in one coach or bus (due to parking restrictions).
WHAT TO DO
Visitors often spend 2 or more hours visiting the Windmill Island Gardens. A few highlights to make sure you don’t miss include:
Climb up and explore 5 floors of De Zwaan Windmill imported from the Netherlands
An Antique children's carousel from the Netherlands with 28 hand-painted wooden animals and gondolas
A 'Welkom' movie explaining how Holland was settled and the Island came into being
Manicured garden spaces featuring thousands of annuals and perennials in bloom throughout spring, summer, and fall
The historic Little Netherlands display showing life in the low countries in the 1840's when Holland was founded
Beautiful walking trails featuring natural areas and wildlife including many bird species that call the Macatawa River delta home
Our working Authentic Dutch Street Organ built in the early 1900’s and gifted to Holland from the Netherlands after WWII
The Swan’s Nest Gift Shop featuring Dutch treats including cheese tasting as well as a wide variety of souvenirs
The Conservatory filled with a variety of tropical plants you can explore all season long
TULIP TIME FESTIVAL
April 30 - May 9, 2027
Each spring, the City of Holland comes to life with millions of tulips and thousands of visitors. The Tulip Time festival is a celebration of floral beauty, Dutch culture and the Holland community.
While beautiful, it is also busy, so please plan ahead for a great experience. For information on Tulip Time festivities and events happening around town, please visit TulipTime.com.
Hours: During the Tulip Time Festival, park hours are extended with the park opening at 9:00 am with last admission sold at 6:00 pm and attractions closing by 7:00pm. Please note that this is a busy time and onsite parking may not always be available. Admission is only sold onsite, not in advance. Please note that during the Tulip Time Festival, reciprocal admission does NOT apply.
WEEKDAYS
Weekday (Monday-Friday) admission price during the Tulip Time Festival is $15 for adults and $7 for children 3-15 (2 & under are free.)
WEEKENDS
Weekend (Saturday & Sunday) admission price during the Tulip Time Festival is $20 for adults and $10 for children 3-15 (2 & under are free.)
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The Tulip Time Festival 2027 is Friday, April 30 through Sunday, May 9.
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During the Tulip Time Festival, the park opens at 9:00 am with admission sold until 6:00 pm and attractions closing by 7:00 pm. Please plan ahead as only guests who have purchased admission by 6:00 pm will be allowed entry. Due to the large number of visitors on the weekends, there may be lines to enter our parking lot and to purchase admission to the park - entry to the park is not guaranteed until admission is purchased. During the remainder of our season we are open 9:30 am with admission sold until 5:00pm.
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The Tulip Time Festival is a very popular period to visit our park, and we encourage visits on weekdays or outside of the Tulip Time Festival dates to ensure access to the park. We usually have tulips in bloom just before and just after the festival. The weekends of the Tulip Time Festival are especially busy and our parking lot will fill up – weekdays tend to be a little less busy, but we encourage visitors to plan on large crowds.
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Our tulips generally begin blooming in late April and last through mid-May. We have a wide variety of tulips so they cascade into color throughout several weeks rather than all blooming at once for a longer blooming period!
You can take a look at the City of Holland's Tulip Tracker HERE to see the progress of tulips around town!
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With thousands of guests in town, parking can be a challenge. During the festival we utilize our parking lot the best we are able. Often on the weekends (and occasionally during the week), the lot will be shut to facilitate traffic flow in town. On the weekends we run a free shuttle from the top of our causeway to the park entrance for those who park in town (saves about a half mile walk each way.)
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During the Tulip Time Festival, our admission rates are increased.
Monday - Friday: Adults $15 / Youth 3-15 $7
Saturdays & Sundays: Adults $20 / Youth 3-15 $10
Please note that reciprocal admission to Windmill Island Gardens does NOT apply during the Tulip Time Festival.
Frequently Asked Questions
PARKING & DIRECTIONS
We’re looking forward to your visit to Windmill Island Gardens! Located just under 2 miles West of the Downtown Holland US 131 exit, our park entrance is located at the corner of 7th Street and Lincoln Ave. tucked between the MAX Bus station and Freedom Village.