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Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street presents a wide range of gardens and collections that illustrate an ever-widening diversity of plants from all corners of the world. Distinctive gardens define and celebrate our Western identity and a unique high altitude climate and geography.
Many of our innovative gardens are models of drought-tolerance and showcase native and adapted plants that thrive in Western gardens. Throughout Denver Botanic Gardens, the time honored traditions of European horticulture merge with a dynamic diversity of plants and design that represent the best in horticultural achievement.
Click here for a printable map of our York Street gardens.
Click here to see Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street individual gardens
Location | Bus Routes | Hours | Admission | Accessibility | Satellite Locations
Denver Botanic Gardens has opened the city's first publicly accessible green roof, located above our new bistro (the bistro will open in June). The green roof is the first of its kind on a city-owned building in Denver, and is a highly visible demonstration of the many benefits of green roofs for communities and for building owners.
LOCATION
Denver Botanic Gardens
1005 York Street, Denver, CO 80206
Phone 720-865-3500
Fax 720-865-3713
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- If you are coming from downtown, take the Route 10 bus east to 12th and York. Walk 1-1/2 blocks south to our entrance at 1005 York Street.
- If you are coming from the north or south, take the Route 24 bus, which stops at our main entrance on York Street on southbound route, and on Josephine Street for the northbound route.
- Click here for more detailed RTD bus information or to plan your visit via bus route from other locations.
May 11 through Sept. 13, 2009
Saturday through Tuesday - 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.*
Wednesday through Friday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sept. 14, 2009 through mid-May 2010
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
* On rare occasions during the summer, Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street may close earlier than 8 p.m. Saturday through Tuesday to host a Gardens special event. Please see list below, or check our home page "important update" for time/date changes.
Denver Botanic Gardens is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Administrative offices are closed on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Other 2009 closings at the Gardens:
- Monday, July 13 - close at 5 p.m. for a concert
- Tuesday, July 21 - close at 5 p.m. for a concert
- Saturday, July 25 - close at noon for a private party
- Tuesday, July 28 - close at 2 p.m. for a private party
- Tuesday, August 11 - close at 5 p.m. for a concert
- Sunday, Aug. 23 - close at 5 p.m. for a concert
- Monday, Aug. 24 - close at 5 p.m. for a concert
- Friday, Aug. 28 - close at 2 p.m. to prepare for Fete des Fleurs
- Monday, Aug. 31- close at 5 p.m. for a concert
DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS ADMISSION
Members receive free admission to the Gardens (excluding separately ticketed special events), plus many other benefits.
Admission May 11 - Sept. 13, 2009
- $12.50 for adults
- $9.50 for seniors 65+
- $9.50 for visitors with a military ID
- $9.00 for youth 4-15
- $9.00 for students with ID
- Free for children 3 and under
- Group rates (10 or more): $10.50/adults, $8/Senior, $7.50/child or student
Admission Sept. 14, 2009 - mid-May 2010
- $11.50 for adults
- $8.50 for seniors 65+
- $8.50 for visitors with a military ID
- $8.00 for youth 4-15
- $8.00 for students with ID
- Free for children 3 and under
- Group rates (10 or more): $9.50/adults, $7/Senior, $6.50/child or student
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards.
Food service accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards.
ACCESSIBILITY
Most of our indoor and outdoor gardens and facilities, including restrooms and classrooms, are wheelchair accessible. There are some areas in the gardens that are not wheelchair accessible without assistance. Please check with the Gate House or the Information Desk in the lobby if you need clarification on accessible routes.
- Handicapped parking is located in the Gardens’ temporary parking lot.
- Wheelchairs are available for loan at no charge at the Information Desk in the lobby. A driver's license or identification card is retained to ensure return.
Denver Botanic Gardens is a non-smoking facility by city ordinance.
SATELLITE LOCATIONS
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
Mount Goliath
Deer Creek Discovery children's area 
And don't forget to see the GIANT BUGS as part of our 
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