Oudolf Garden Detroit

The beautiful public garden on Detroit’s Belle Isle by Dutch designer Piet Oudolf changes every day.

Garden Overview

Oudolf Garden Detroit (OGD) was designed by Piet Oudolf. The total area of the Garden is just over 3 acres and it is managed by the all-volunteer OGD Grounds Crew. This world-class, four-season Garden is composed of four distinct areas: the Main Garden, the Rain Garden, the Native Meadows and the Bird Border.

AreaSizeVarietiesPlants
Main Garden1.5 Acres14579,833
Rain Garden0.25 Acres242,909
Meadows1.25 Acres2287oz of seed
Bird Border0.035 Acres945
Total Garden3.4 Acres19182,874