Plan Your Visit
522 S Frontage Road East
Vail, CO 81657
ADA Accessibility:
The Gardens is ADA accessible; we do not have wheelchairs available. ADA parking is available in Ford Park Parking Lot or across from the Ford Amphitheater on Betty Ford Way with placard visible.
Directions:
The Gardens | 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 | 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: Golden Peak, walk across street, through Manor Vail Lodge to Ford Park
Ford Park, walk down into the 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
In-town bus information
Regional Eagle County bus information
WHAT TO BRING
Wear Comfy Footwear
Bring a
Hat
Wear
Sunglasses
Don’t Forget
Sunscreen (SPF)
Bring Drinking
Water
REFRESHMENTS?
In the summer, light refreshments and ice cream are available at the
Schoolhouse Museum & Gift Shop.
The Gardens are also located within walking distance to local restaurants.
Gardens Calendar
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Colorado’s Highest Webinar
Colorado’s Highest Webinar
Have you ever wondered how the 58 fourteeners you have climbed got their names? Author Jeri Norgren has some pretty interesting answers in their new book. Betty Ford Alpine Gardens […]
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Nature & History Snowshoe Tour
Nature & History Snowshoe Tour
Snowshoe on a garden trail with a naturalist from Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. While making your way through the Gardens' winter wonderland, explore the local environment and learn about the […]
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Nature & History Snowshoe Tour
Nature & History Snowshoe Tour
Snowshoe on a garden trail with a naturalist from Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. While making your way through the Gardens' winter wonderland, explore the local environment and learn about the […]