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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.

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.

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

LOCATION
8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road
Littleton, CO
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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Children's Secret Path at York Street

Especially for kids: Get your hands dirty in the soil station!

It's a fact: The alligator drum and giant amadinda are musical instruments made from plants.

Botanical interest: Children are encouraged to interact with plants, including smelling fragrant chives (Allium schoenoprasum), touching lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina) and soft artemisia (Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’).

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for the kids

Looking for a fun way to entertain the kids? Check out a Family Guide at our Information Desk. Enjoy fun activities and kid-friendly information about our gardens and plants. Family Guides are free with admission.