Dog Days of Summer at the Garden

Cleveland Botanical Garden is going to the dogs this summer — and it's going to be great!

You know you've always wanted to bring your canine best buddy with you when you stroll our ten acres of fabulous gardens. Well, now you can! 

Get a leash on your dog (please) every Sunday from June 7 through September 27 (12 – 5 pm). Make a grand entrance through the Albert Paley-designed Kohl Gate on Wade Park Oval. And have your pick of gardens through which to meander.*

Water and treats will be available at spots throughout the Garden.

In addition to the “oohs” and “aaahs” you’re used to hearing around the Garden in summer, “Come!” “Sit!” and “Stay” are likely to be part of the soundscape as well. We hope you’ll come often and find our summer Dog Days yet another way to make the most of your summer here at the Garden.

Garden members: free
Nonmembers: $7.50
Children 3-12: $3
And dogs get in free -- no bones about it!

* No dogs permitted inside the building, in the Western Reserve Herb Society Herb Garden,  or in Hershey Children’s Garden, please

Dog Days Partners

Each Sunday during our summer “Dog Days,” we’re partnering with local dog-related organizations and businesses, including rescue groups, dog trainers and service dog groups. In addition to being fun, these partnerships underscore the different and important roles dogs play in our lives.

Sunday, June 7
The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs, noon to 5 p.m. with 3 p.m. therapy dog demonstration

Sunday, June 14
Assistance Dogs of America, Inc., noon to 5 p.m., 3 p.m. assistance dog demonstration

Sunday, June 28
Geauga Humane Society Rescue Village, noon to 5 p.m.
Grateful Dog Bakery, item proceeds go to Cleveland Botanical Garden Green Corps

Sunday, July 5
FIDO'S Companion Rescue Inc., noon to 3 p.m

Sunday, July 12
Tall Pines Dog Training, noon to 5 p.m., 3 p.m. agility demonstration

Sunday, July 19
Northeast Ohio Collie Rescue, noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday, July 26
Cleveland All-Breed Training Club, noon to 5 p.m., 3 p.m. agility demonstration
MotoPhoto, noon to 5 p.m. Dog Portraits

Sunday, August 2
Safety for Animals and Families in Emergencies (SAFE), noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday, August 9
FIDO'S Companion Rescue Inc., noon to 3 p.m.

Sunday, August 16
Northern Ohio Search Emergency Services (NOSES), noon to 5 p.m., 3 p.m. search-and-rescue demonstration

Sunday, August 23
The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs, noon to 5 p.m. with 3 p.m. therapy dog demonstration

Sunday, August 30
Guiding Eyes for the Blind, noon to 5 p.m. 

Sunday, September 6
Northeast Ohio Collie Rescue, noon to 5 p.m. 

Sunday, September 13
Berea Animal Rescue Fund, noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday, September 20
Airedale Terrier Rescue and Adoption, noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday, September 27
Gold Star Service Dog Organization, noon to 5 p.m., 3 p.m. therapy dog demonstration