Current Hours

Gardens: Daily | Dawn-Dusk
Education Center: Daily | 10am – 4pm

Current Exhibit ‘From Platte to Peak’ Botanical Illustration

Admission

$5 donation per person
There is no required admission fee.

Streamline your visit – Make your donation HERE before you arrive.

Directions

The Gardens are located in Ford Park, next to the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, below Ford Park soccer and softball fields and across the creek from Manor Vail Lodge.
Education Center is located to the west of the Gardens, past the Ford Park playground

From Vail Village parking structure, it is a 5-10 minute walk or bus ride east.
Walk: along South Frontage Road to Ford Park, just past The Wren OR take the path along Gore Creek
Bus stops: Free Intown Bus to Golden Peak, walk across street, through Manor Vail Lodge to Ford Park

Parking

Vail Village Parking Structure: Exit 176 on South Frontage Road. Free in summer, fees apply after two hours in winter. The Gardens are located to the east of here.
Ford Park Parking Lot: SUMMER ONLY. Park and follow the stone path down to the Gardens. Fees may apply during events.

In-town bus information
Regional Eagle County bus information