Photographer: Peter Kosednar
The Desert Botanical Garden has a very nice collection of desert plants. This must see tourist attraction is located next Papago Park. The 50 acre property is home to 139 rare, threatened and endangered plants.
Hours and Rates
The Garden is open seven days a week, year round except for
July 4, Thanksgiving Day and December 25.
Garden Seasonal Hours:
May - September / 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
(Members Only: Wednesdays and Sundays / 6 a.m.)
October - April / 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
(Members Only: Wednesdays and Sundays / 7 a.m.)
During evening hours certain trails are closed.
Garden Members are admitted free
Adults: $15.00
Seniors: $13.50 (60 years and older)
Students (13-18 and college with ID): $7.50
Children (3-12): $5.00
Children under 3 are admitted free
Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N. Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone: 480-941-1225