Tucson Botanical Gardens - Tucson, Arizona

Tucson Botanical Gardens - Tucson, Arizona

There are approximately 15 unique park areas included in the Tucson Botanical Gardens which are open to the public with special events and educational programs available.  There are historical gardens, herb gardens, cactus & Succulent gardens and on and on, all to capture your eye and interest.

The Botanical Garden in involved with the community in a number of interesting manners, one of them is with the Horticultural Therapy Program.  This program has been in place for two decades and offers the healing benefits or working with plants to people in community-based programs, nursing homes, hospitals, and assisted living facilities throughout Tucson and Pima County.  Working with the plants, and doing nature-related activities enables those with disabilities an experience that affords them a greater sense of competence, enhance sensory stimulation, improved motor skills and a great way to socialize with others while being a benefit to not only themselves but the community.

Location: 2150 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, Arizona 85712

Phone: 520-326-9686

Admission: $7 for adults and admission for children 4  12 is $3.  Children 3 and younger are Free.

There are self-guided tours which may be taken anytime during public hours.  Look for the interactive touch carts staffed by docents in various garden locations.  Themed carts such as desert birds, saguaros, cacti and succulents, and ethno botany are equipped with hands-on props that can be handled by visitors.

Wheelchairs are available on a first come basis.  Please inquire at the Gift Shop.

If you are new to the Tucson area or are planning to start a garden it will be well worth your time to visit the Botanical Gardens and learn about the unique requirements to grow plants in the desert area.

The Gardens ask that you stay on the paths, do not climb on the trees, walls, sculptures or fountains, do not collect any plants or plant materials. There is no smoking at the Gardens. Pets are not allowed except for service animals.  DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PET IN YOUR VEHICLE, IT IS WAY TOO HOT AND THEY WILL NOT SURVIVE!!

If you want to take pictures you can use the Gardens as a location for your shoot for a fee.  Snapping pictures for your personal enjoyment is allowed.