Visitor Information
Hours & General Information
Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed New Year's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The Gardens is also closed one day each year in spring to visitors without event tickets for the "Primavera in the Gardens" wine and food tasting (Sunday, May 19, 2013).
Admission and Parking
Admission is a $4 suggested donation and contributions are always gratefully accepted. There is limited parking by the entrance which has a modest charge for a temporary permit. The permits may be purchased at the dispenser just inside the Gardens' entrance gates. For overflow parking, use pay Lot 10 at the base of the Gardens' entrance drive.
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible routes are indicated on the Map of the UCR Botanic Gardens, available at the entrance. The main features of the Gardens' lower and middle elevations are wheelchair accessible, and accessibility is continually being improved.
Guidelines
For your own protection and to protect the plantings and wildlife, we ask you to respect the following guidelines:
- no bicycles, skateboards or rollerblades
- no smoking
- no pets
- stay on trails
- alcohol and firearms are prohibited
- children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult
- do not disturb or injure plantings or wildlife
Thank You For Your Cooperation
Upcoming Events
The UCR Botanic Gardens hosts a variety of events. View the UCR Botanic Gardens Calendar of Events