About the Botanic Gardens:
Colorado's dry climate challenges gardeners across the state, but the Denver Botanic Gardens always provide inspiration. The gardens contain more than 32,000 types of plants, as well as xeriscape gardens that require little water.
Originally, the Botanic Gardens were situated on 100 acres of unfenced land at City Park in the early 1950s. Unfortunately, erstwhile citizens kept stealing the plants at night. In 1959, 23 acres of an old cemetery at 10th & York were planted over for the gardens.
More: Photos from Denver Botanic Gardens
Hours and Admission:
Hours:
Sept. 16 - April 30: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
May 1 - Sept. 15: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat. - Tues. and
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wed.- Fri.
The Denver Botanic Gardens are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Admission:
Sept. 16 - April 30: $7.50 adults, $4.50 seniors, $4 students and youth
May 1 - Sept. 15: $8.50 adults, $5.50 seniors, $5 students and youth
Children under 4 are admitted free.
Directions and Address:
Directions:
From I-25, take the 6th Ave. East exit, then go east on 6th Ave. to Josephine St. Take a left onto Josephine St. and continue for three blocks. Take a left into Denver Botanic Gardens parking lot between 9th and 10th Streets. Please note both 6th Ave. and Josephine St. are one-way streets.
Address:
Denver Botanic Gardens
1005 York St.
Denver, CO 80206
720-865-3500
Don't Miss It:
The renowned concert series held at the Botanic Gardens usually sells out pretty quickly, so act fast to get tickets.
- The Blossoms of Light turn the gardens into a sparkling holiday wonderland in December and January.
- The Summer Concert series takes place in the outdoor ampitheatre on the garden grounds.
- The Spring and Fall plant sales offer budding gardeners a wide variety of plants, as well as expert advice.
