Kingwood Center in Mansfield, Ohio is a 47-acre former estate garden open to the public since 1953. Built in 1926 for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kelley King, the estate opened as a public garden in 1953, one year after Mr. King’s death. Mr. King, who was married and divorced twice, never had children. He left most of his estate to the private foundation that continues to operate Kingwood Center today. Mr. King made his fortune in Mansfield, Ohio working with the Ohio Brass Company. Hired as the company’s first electrical engineer in 1893, he led Ohio Brass into new ventures, particularly the manufacture of electrical fittings for railroads and trolleys. Mr. King eventually became President and Chairman of the Board of Ohio Brass.

The Kingwood Center is closed in January, February, March, and November. Check the website for details. There is a parking fee.