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AN AFFILIATE OF THE LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER

Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield is a picturesque nature preserve among the grasslands, ponds and cottonwood banks of Deer Creek. Facilities include nature trails, a wildlife observation area, display gardens, educational exhibits, a historical farm, a 19th century one-room schoolhouse, working beehives and picnic areas. Check out our new Deer Creek Discovery children’s area, which includes a whimsical tree house and a water feature.

Don't forget to bring your binoculars for some exceptional bird watching! Walk along the scenic trails any time of year -- you will find the landscape is always changing.

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HOURS
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

LOCATION
8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road
Littleton, CO 80128
Printable map and directions to Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield.

ADMISSION
Members of Denver Botanic Gardens: free
Non-members: $5 per passenger vehicle.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No pets please.

ACCESSIBILITY
Portions of the nature trails are wheelchair accessible.

CONTACT US
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road
Littleton, CO 80128
303-973-3705
Fax 303-973-1979

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A shift in seasons is bringing significant change to Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield.

NEW THIS YEAR!
Greenhouses at Chatfield

Need a break from the gym but don’t have time for a day trip to the mountains? Come to Chatfield for a brisk nature walk along our 2 miles of trails. Keep an eye out for migrating birds, ducks on the ponds, foxes – and, perhaps, a glimpse of a bear or two in the distance!

Deer Creek Discovery children's area
Bring the little ones out to play at Chatfield in our whimsical tree house!

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