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    Denver Botanic Gardens

    4.5 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Kinga B.

    Few things like tropical greenhouse area was very nice but a lot of outdoors stuff is either under renovation, dead or closed off. Most water features are not operational. Koi fish is floating belly up in stagnant water. It's disappointing to see that level of neglect .

    Holly D.

    I visited the Denver Botanic Gardens at the end of December for the Blossoms of Light! Tickets were $33, which is around what I would expect. Unfortunately it was a very cold night and we only ended up staying for an hour but that was enough time to walk the gardens and see all the light displays. It was very well done! Looking forward to coming back during the day to check the gardens out again.

    Linda M.

    One of my favorite things to do when visiting a city is to check out their botanical gardens. Denver's gardens were spectacular! The grounds are impeccably maintained and the signage makes it easy to find your way around. The fee is somewhat reasonable, compared to other cities.

    A plant I got during the annual members' plant sale
    Jennifer L.

    I love the Denver Botanic Gardens as the city's beautiful, little backyard. Between the actual gardens and landscaping, the annual programming, the lights festival, the concerts, the art shows, the plant sale, the lectures and opportunities to volunteer, the gardens really shine as all the best Denver has to offer! I've had a membership there for years. I enjoy meeting friends for a lovely afternoon. I enjoy taking picnics. I like that it's a quiet space but feels so vibrant and alive. I sometimes go there for my computer work, just to have a change of scenery, get out of my home office, breathe some outside air. It's a great space to think, to get ideas... ya kinda bloom... yeah, I went there!

    Meya B.

    I'd probably give them closer to a 3.5 for now but that's just from the water and animals in there. The water is all stagnant so there is half decomposed and floating dead fish all over. It just feels cruel, if they can't take care of the fish and animals they just shouldn't have them in there. The tropical part that had the orchids was really nice and you can tell the flowers are well maintained. It's a cute botanical garden but they could do better, and probably do, do better in the spring summer months.

    Heather F.

    I love the Denver Botanic Gardens. Between the year round events (music, yoga, plant sale, and holiday lights!) there is always something going on here. You can nerd out on botany, or go for a relaxing walk. Over the last couple of years they've also made a number of improvements and I continue to enjoy exploring the newer areas. (The Japanese garden section and the bonsais will always be my favorite though.) It's a great place for a casual picnic date, and I love to bring out of towners here as well. Truly my only complaint is that I wish I lived closer, so I would remember to meander by more often. (I forget to fully use my membership sometimes.) p.s. The holiday lights this year felt extra special. You can tell they went all out for the 40th anniversary and the various settings and musical performances were captivating. I'm actually going a second time in January, and I'm looking forward to it!

    Deborah M.

    Wow, even in the winter the gardens are a pretty spectacular spot! We were lucky enough to have a free tour and it was so fun! The weather is certainly making things confusing for the poor plants- lots of bulbs coming up flower!!

    Courtney O.

    The Denver Botanic Gardens is outstanding. This 23-acre park located in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver boasts 7 diverse gardens and also has rotating art shows. During our visit, there was a Bonsai show with locals showcasing their Bonsai trees. The grounds are so gorgeous. It's no wonder there were three different weddings taking place on the day we were there. The different gardens are all so unique and provide such beautiful backdrops. There's just something so gorgeous about the grounds. There are plenty of places to sit amongst the grounds and just breath and relax. There are interactives and it's a great place for both kids and adults. Visiting the Botanic Garden is definitely a worthwhile experience while in Denver.

    Austin B.

    Stunning gardens that I had forgot to write a review about when I was here a little bit ago. The staff here was wonderful, getting us checked in for our time slot to see the gardens of light during the holiday season. It is a gorgeous walk through the gardens with them being all decked out with thousands of Christmas lights on everything! Being able to see some of these gorgeous plants all decked out was gorgeous and the amount of photos I took was crazy! The entire place was very clean and well kept. I love that they had some staff members walking around to answer any questions that I had when it came to some information about the plants here. There is a little kiosk in the middle of the gardens that sells snacks and drinks. I opted for a hot cider and it was heavenly. It had the perfect amount of sweetness to it and wasn't too hot so I was able to enjoy it as I walked the grounds. Many different little paths are here as well but a couple were blocked off due to the event so I will have to check them out next time I visit the gardens in the future!

    Jeannie D.

    Spent a few hours here, it's so beautiful! So much to see, take your time!! There were 3 weddings the day we were there, so there were areas off limits. It's definitely a place I'd recommend visiting!!

    Anthony C.

    I have come here a multitude of times, and it has always been enjoyable. What fascinates me most is that no two visits have ever felt the same, even when they have been months or years apart. It is amazing to witness the ongoing change and evolution of the garden. I love the diversity, from the beautiful lily ponds to the striking xeriscape rock gardens, the serene Eastern-inspired bonsai section, and the traditional European-style areas. I truly enjoy everything the Denver Botanical Gardens has to offer, and I am deeply thankful for all the volunteers who work so hard to maintain this beautiful place. One thing I especially enjoyed about this midweek visit was seeing the volunteers in action. Watching the care and dedication that goes into manicuring this amazing space made me appreciate it even more.

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    Minh-Chau D.

    Stunningly beautiful. Loved walking through the gardens, it felt labyrinth-like and each corner had a new delightful feature, either through architecture or flowerscaping. The best Botanic Garden I've visited and a good activity to do in Denver! There's an exhibit this summer (2025) that has frames around the garden that I really enjoyed.

    Katrina M.

    I was really excited to check the botanic gardens out and they did not disappoint!! This place feels huge and there is so much to look at so many little paths to meander through and investigate plant species. Everything is well maintained and taken care of. The plants all seem very happy and I was impressed with the vast selection. While we were there it looked like a large event was being set up for that evening. What a lovely space to have an event!!

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    Ask the Community - Denver Botanic Gardens

    What is the best times of year to visit?

    Summer and fall!

    Is this good for kids?

    Yes

    Can a group of about 20 high schoolers take their prom pictures here?

    You need a permit for commercial photography at The Gardens, obtained at least one week in advance. Full details are here:… Read more

    Wondering how much time to allow a walk thru the "Blossoms of light" here at the Botanical Gardens?

    Walking slowly, but continuously, it takes me about 40 minutes to do a circuit of the Gardens.

    Where do we park when the garage days FULL FULL?

    There's a large parking garage between York and Josephine/9th and 11th. There's also a separate surface lot immediately south of the garage. You can enter/exit each of these from either York, if you're going south, or Josephine, if you're going… Read more

    How many flower?

    There are 24 acres of gardens--too many flowers to count!

    Does anyone recommend purchasing the city pass for this establishment?

    Are you referring to the Mile High Culture Pass available from Denver.org? This is a great deal for $30 per person. Once you start using it you have three days to see the Still Museum ($10), Art Museum ($13), Botanic Gardens ($12.50), Nature &… Read more

    Is there a specific area for roses?

    The May-Bonfils Stanton Memorial Rose Garden no longer exists. The rose collection has been dispersed into the Ellipse and Romantic Gardens beds.

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    Review Highlights - Denver Botanic Gardens

    During COVID they are adhearing to the mask rule, and theres plenty of space to keep seperate from people.

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    The Gardens at St Elizabeth - Christmas decorations inside the 120 year old chapel atg The Gardens at St. Elizabeth.

    The Gardens at St Elizabeth

    3.3(4 reviews)
    3.9 miHighland, Northwest

    This review is based solely off of communication with staff at the Gardens at St Elizabeth. In…read moreOctober of 2017 and then in again in January of 2018 - I emailed the director of admissions/sales inquiring about future residency for an aging relative. It is now July of 2018 and I have never gotten a return email. I have called and been connected to the admissions/sales office only to always get a voice mail. I left one voice mail with no return phone call. Just today i called and again only got the voicemail and decided not to wasted my time by leaving another message. As anyone knows looking for a community for a loved one - communication with management and directors is lacking at almost all facilities.

    I have been employed at this community for over 9 years and hope to work there for many more years…read more The employees, many of which have been there for 10+ years (a handful as long as 28+ years!!) are treated very well and it is a true blessing to work with the residents. I know other staff as well as the leadership staff feel the same. The Campus Director is great about recognizing staff by celebrating things like Healthcare Dining Services Week or Healthcare Workers Week, etc. We all are recognized and celebrated throughout the year, nobody is left out. We have fun by planning activities with both the staff and the residents together. Each year there is a big Resident and Family Appreciation Party, Christmas Open House for residents and their families along with many more fun thoughtful events to show our residents and family how much we enjoy and appreciate them! It is a true family...

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    The Gardens at St Elizabeth - The 120 year old chapel on the campus of The Gardens at St. Elizabeth.

    The 120 year old chapel on the campus of The Gardens at St. Elizabeth.

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    City view from the 14th floor!

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    A garden area at The Gardens at St. Elizabeth.

    Centennial Gardens - Centennial Gardens is designed after the Gardens of Versailles.

    Centennial Gardens

    3.7(6 reviews)
    2.9 miAuraria, Northwest

    This is a beautiful park along the water and next to an amusement park. Parking is not the easiest…read moreas it's street parking. It also can get busy. It's a rather small park.

    Centennial Gardens is a tranquil spot in the city of Denver to relax while breathing in the aroma…read moreof colorful flowers, overhearing the songs of birds, and seeing the sights of a picturesque garden spot. It is a five acre garden spot inspired by the Gardens of Versailles. The gardens is a marriage of France and Colorado where native drought tolerant plants grow in a France inspired Botanical garden. From my experience, Centennial Gardens is worth the visit when it is combined with another point of interest. It's downtown location makes this simple. It is located off the South Platte River Trail. This garden spot borders Elitch Gardens Amusement Park. Pepsi Center stands a couple hundred feet south to the south. It was the South Platte River Trail that led us here. It was a short walk across the river from the REI Starbuck's where we were chillaxing. Approaching the gardens from the trail, I saw a cast iron black fence. The first time we hiked on the South Platte River Trail we passed over stopping by. If I decided to have passed over stepping inside the gardens, I would have seen the whole park from the Platte River Trail. In want of an entrance at the South Platte River Trail, we walked along the edge of the east periphery to the south where a sidewalk led into the columns that bordered the entrance. We had the gardens to ourselves. The majority of my visit was spent chillaxing on a bench near by a water feature and touring the walking paths while taking pictures. If you are into photography as I am, Botanical gardens are photo magic. As the picture collection below shows, I enjoyed photographing the urban landmarks that blended in with the picturesque flowers. The nearby Elitch Gardens Observation Tower truly captured the photo magic of Centennial Gardens. The 200 foot tall landmark blended in magnificently with the water feature. It blended even nicer with a bed of blooming flowers that created the illusion that the Observation Tower grew out of the flower bed. In the heart of this five acre Gardens of Versailles-inspired Botanical Gardens , the patterns of walkways and flowerbeds captured the architecture of the nearby Speer Boulevard Bridge. Then by the north periphery facing south the gardens shared a sensational vista with the Denver skyline and Pepsi Center. In the closing paragraph, I would like to reemphasize that Centennial Gardens is worth a visit with another point of interest. From the perspective of somebody who loves the great outdoors I suggest combining it with Denver's Great outdoors as a stopover off the South Platte River Trail. Finally, please bring your camera.

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    Centennial Gardens - The Elitch Gardens Observation Tower stands above this water feature.

    The Elitch Gardens Observation Tower stands above this water feature.

    Centennial Gardens - The Elitch Gardens Observation Tower rises above  this blooming flower bed.

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    The Elitch Gardens Observation Tower rises above this blooming flower bed.

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