Prehistoric Gardens

One apon a time before mine craft men had ideas and built REAL things. This is a tribute to a man's dream and his families willingness to support it. The display is laid out along a short windy path in a beautiful lush forest. Informational signs and placards can provide educational value if you are so inclined. The real stars are the concrete Dino replicas! They range from realistic to humorous to mildly scary. They express a wide range of emotions. Such as, Labrador playful, annoyed, aloof, bashful, spiteful and wide eyed terror. I had a wonderful time taking photos and I plan on framing the guide map. If you have a playful spirit, like dinos and have a tenner to burn, then please stop and support this unique roadside attraction.

Was great fun! Had a nice 35 minute walk with my BF and learned about dinosaurs and plants. Would definitely recommend

The experience was fine. The older cashier told me that I couldn't take my normal sized stroller in was a bit off putting. Instead I was told that I could use a little umbrella stroller.

This made no sense and I opted to go strollerless. The trails are 3' wide.

This is one of my favorite tourist attractions anywhere. You see the T-Rex out front with its goofy smile and think "this is so cheesy, no one over the age of 4 could possibly enjoy it. ". And then you step in, and step back in time 70 million years. Yes, some things are cheesy, yes, not all the scientific information is up to date, but unlike a museum it really helps you imagine what it would be like to see dinosaurs in their native habitat. The forest is incredibly beautiful, the perfect way to break up a beach drive, with a tranquil stroll among the redwoods, ferns, and dinosaurs. This place just has so much beauty and charm, it really captures the best of the Oregon spirit for me. Highly recommended!

This place is super neat! I was quite impressed with their dinos and so much info about the dino era. It's just a great place to talk the whole family.

Nice for the kids. Cool shaded area. It would be nice to have a play area for the kids as they wanted to climb the statues.

We were on a road trip, and this place is the perfect way to get out and stretch your legs while enjoying the ️Lush️ greenery! Super cute roadside attraction with friendly staff and a great lil gift shop.

Was surprisingly educational! Loved the vegetation that indeed made it seem prehistoric. Reasonable entry fees. Well with the visit if you are into dinosaurs or geologic history.

This place was AWESOME! My wife and I just had to stop when we saw a Lifesize tyrannosaurus rex staring at us from the side of 101. Best $27 we spent on the whe trip. The dinos aren't perfect, but that's understandable since theyre home made replicas from the 50s and 60s. The gift shop was a little weak sauce, but we went for the big lizards so it's ok.

This place is such a gem. We stumbled upon it around 20 years ago and loved it so planned our more recent trip to include it now we have our son with us.

This is a vintage roadside attraction featuring a couple of dozen dinosaur statues in an Oregon rain forest - it's beautiful, enchanting even, and the dinosaurs have a delightfully friendly quality in their expressions and posing.

The park makes a real effort to provide interesting and accurate information about their subjects and the whole experience of purchasing tickets and entering the park is easy.

I really recommend this - not many people there on our recent visit and I really hope the park can continue and prosper - and that they don't do much or anything to change it. Love it.

Enjoyed as a 10 year old and as a 50 year old, it's been there a long time and is simply a fun stop.

Our three year old who loves dinos loved this place! Beautiful old growth forest. Very enjoyable time.

We have wanted to take the kids here for years, and finally got the opportunity. It is a bit of a drive, but it was worth it. We were expecting a cheesy tourist trap, but it turned out to have lots of good educational signs giving information about ancient flora and fauna. There are enough displays to keep the family busy for a good hour, and a lovely little gift shop. Worth trying at least once!

I respect this family for keeping their family's legacy alive. People complaining about ticket prices need to understand the amount of upkeep and taxes involved in keeping this place going; I think the owners are just trying to stay open and make ends meet. Kudos.