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Hours of Operation

Open Tuesday – Sunday 9 am to 5 pm

Closed Monday

Special hours may occur because of holidays and special events.

Parking

Parking is free. If the front lot is full, please park in the city lot South of the Garden. For certain designated events, guests are permitted to park in the grass area beyond the city lot, with the assistance of BGO volunteers.

Weather

We have a Weather Station inside of the Garden to monitor the specific microclimate of the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks.

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Admission

Non-member Adult (ages 12 & up): $10
Non-member Child (ages 4-12): $5
Child 3 & under: Free
Garden Members: Free

Members Get In Free

Members of the Garden enjoy free unlimited daily admission.

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Instant Membership
You can apply the price of admission to a new membership when you visit the garden! Get more information at the Admissions Window.
Reciprocal Admission

A current membership card from the American Horticultural Society or from a garden participating in their Reciprocal Admission Program entitles you to free unlimited daily admission to the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks.

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Accessibility

Handicap Accessible

The majority of the paths in the Garden are handicap accessible. Most paths are paved. Wheelchair ramps are present.

Service Animals
Service animals are welcome. All service animals must remain on a leash or harness at all times and may not be left unattended. You are responsible for controlling your service animal’s behavior. You are also responsible for cleaning up after your service animal. No pets, please.
Bilingual Signage
The Garden features ten bilingual (English/Spanish) educational signs throughout the Garden, featuring topics related to habitats for pollinators, biodiversity in the Garden, Ozark native plants, and more. This project was funded by The Garden Club of America – Iselin Fellowship in Public Horticulture, awarded to University of Arkansas student Olivia Cillouet, who received her master’s degree in Agricultural and Extension Education. To translate other signs or to translate signs to other languages, we encourage you to use apps like Google Translate on your phone to translate words in an image.
Sensory-Friendly

Visit the Admissions Window to borrow our Sensory-Friendly Bags!

Between lawnmowers, leaf blowers, live music, large groups of students, and many colorful flowers that are tempting to pick, our Garden can be overwhelming to guests who are prone to overstimulation. The Sensory-Friendly Bags have been created to provide an inclusive environment for all of our visitors!

Provided in each bag are a pair of ear defenders, sunglasses, fidget rings, binoculars, a sensory-friendly map, a magnifying glass, a kaleidoscope, and plant identification pamphlets.

The Garden is dedicated to implementing and supporting an inclusive and engaging outdoor learning experience for Northwest Arkansas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Borrowed Backpack Program

The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks provides a Borrowed Backpack Program for our young guests, which is sponsored by the Baum Foundation. There are 4 themed backpacks available for free to Garden guests. Ask for more information at the Admissions Window.

Bird Backpack: binoculars, books, toys, and a bird treasure hunt
Bug Backpack: magnifying glass, books, toys, and a butterfly treasure hunt
Flower Backpack: microscope, books, and toys
Teen Backpack: high-quality observational tools; not recommended for kids younger than 13

Sensory-Friendly Bag: a pair of ear defenders, sunglasses, fidget rings, binoculars, a sensory-friendly map, a magnifying glass, a kaleidoscope, and plant identification pamphlets.

Food & Drink
Outside food and drink are permitted inside the Garden. No glass. To reduce waste in the Garden, please pack in and pack out. Recycling and trash bins are available throughout the Garden.
Pet Policy

The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks does not permit pets in the Garden, with the exception of service animals. All service animals must remain on a leash or harness at all times and may not be left unattended. You are responsible for controlling your service animal’s behavior. You are also responsible for cleaning up after your service animal.

Butterfly Treasure Hunt & Research

The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks has teamed up with University of Arkansas professor Dr. Erica Westerman and the Northwest Arkansas community to study whether butterfly wing patterns can be used to predict butterfly behavior. Pick up a checklist from the Admissions Window and keep your eyes out for butterflies as you wander through the Garden! The data you collect will help scientists address questions concerning animal behavior, diversity, and NWA pollinator community health.

Butterfly Data Collection Form

Photography

Amateur photographers and garden guests are welcome to take photos throughout the Garden as long as they are for personal use and enjoyment, rather than for commercial or gallery use. Professional, promotional, and commercial photography requires a reservation at least one week in advance and a fee. Photography permits are not granted when our venue is reserved for a private event. On the day of your photo shoot, please check in at the Admissions Window.

Photo Permit Application

Garden Etiquette
  • Please do not pick, collect, or eat plants, seeds, flowers, fruits or vegetables.
  • Please stay on paths and turf areas, including in the Butterfly House.
  • The Garden is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking, vaping, and tobacco products/devices are not permitted.
  • Firearms are not permitted.
  • Bicycles are not permitted. Bike racks are placed outside of the front gate.
  • Drones are not permitted.

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