Visitor Information
Cleveland Botanical Garden in University Circle
11030 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Tel: 216.721.1600 or 888.853.7091
Fax: 216.721.2056
Email: info@cbgarden.org
Summer Hours
April 1 - October 31
Winter Hours
November 1 - March 31
The Garden is open on the following holidays: Christmas Eve (12/24/07) , New Year's Eve (12/31/07), Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day, July 4, Labor Day, Columbus Day
The Garden is closed on the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day
Admission
- Member: Free
- Adult: $7.50 ($5.00 after 5 p.m. on Wednesday)
- Children (3-12): $3
- Children under 3: Free
- Groups: (15 or more): $5.50
- Seniors: (60+): $5.50 (Tuesdays only)
- We accept American Express, MasterCard and Visa
- Above admission rates not applicable for special events
Onsite Parking
Onsite parking is available on a first-come basis in the Garden's attached parking garage. Rates are a $5.00 minimum, $1.00 each additional half hour after 2 1/2 hours, with a maximum daily rate of $10.00 and $3.00 flat rate after 5 p.m. VISITORS TO THE GARDEN ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A SPECIAL $5.00 DISCOUNTED ONSITE PARKING RATE.
Parking rates above are not applicable for special events
Offsite Parking
The University Circle area boasts more than one thousand parking spaces within one square mile of Cleveland Botanical Garden. The Garden recommends reviewing its OFFSITE PARKING PLAN prior to visiting. THE GARDEN DOES NOT OFFER ANY DISCOUNTED RATE TO VISITORS PARKING OFFSITE.
Accessibility
The Glasshouse and most of the grounds are ADA-compliant. Handicapped parking spaces are available in the garage. For your convenience, enter the Main Entrance on Wade Oval and follow the signs. Wheelchairs are not available, so please come prepared with your own, if needed.
Location and Driving Directions
Cleveland Botanical Garden is located in University Circle, directly across the street from the Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History. The Garden is three miles south of I-90 using the Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard exit (#177). Get driving directions from your location at MapQuest.
Photography at the Garden
The Garden encourages visitors to capture the memories of their visit on personal cameras. For the enjoyment and safety of its guests; however, the Garden prohibits the use of tripods in the Glasshouse.
Photography policies
Maps
Neighborhood Map
Garden Cafe
Centrally located with indoor and al fresco seating, the full service Garden Cafe offers visitors a variety of refreshments, light snacks and lunches.
Garden Store
The Garden Store features an extensive book department of garden-related subjects, as well as a great selection of childrens books and educational toys. There are plants, garden-related gifts and stationery, posters and prints, as well as products from Costa Rica and Madagascar.
Garden Happenings
Just inside the Garden's main entrance, current and upcoming events/programs are shown on signage and a plasma display. The display is generously sponsored by our preferred vendor Hughie's audio-visual & computer.
Preferred Hotels
The Garden is pleased to offer our visitors a splendid way to take in the Glasshouse, gardens, and many shows, events, and programs while enjoying the comforts and amenities of three fabulous options for accommodations. Please inquire about specials for Cleveland Botanical Garden guests and member discounts* with our preferred hotels: Glidden House (Inn at University Circle, (216) 231-8900; (800) 759-8358) or InterContinental Hotels Cleveland (Suites or Conference Center Hotel, (877) 707-8999.)
*Garden members show valid membership card at check-in.