Mordecai Children's Garden

The Mordecai Children's Garden opened on Aug. 16, 2010, atop the parking structure at the Denver Botanic Gardens. The rooftop garden offers hands-on activities for children and other budding botanists, and is included in the price of admission for the Denver Botanic Gardens at 1007 York St. Admission is free for children younger than four.

The three-acre garden features a suspension bridge, pond and stream in which children can play. Children can also get a taste of gardening by digging in the dirt at the Digging Area, or filling watering cans at the Home Harvest Garden.

Hours for 2011:
Daily: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Denver Botanic Gardens closes on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Admission for 2011:
Admission: $12.50 adults, $9.50 seniors, $9 students and youth
Children under four are admitted free.

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 garage between 9th and 10th Streets. Please note both 6th Ave. and Josephine St. are one-way streets.

The Mordecai Children's Garden is located on the third floor of the parking garage, and is accessible by elevator or stairs from the parking garage.

Address:
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York St.
Denver, CO 80206
720-865-3500

Mordecai Children's Garden offers free drop-in programs on weekdays, with no RSVP required.

• Every Thursday from 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Stories in Action features a children's book connected to nature. All ages are welcome, but designed for children ages 3 to 8.
• Every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Sensory Sensations offers children the chance to experience nature through the five senses. Designed for children from 12 to 24 months.
• Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Exploration Station offers hands-on activities for children. All ages are welcome, but designed for children ages 3 to 8.