UC Riverside Botanic Gardens

Category: Botanical garden

Address: 1 Botanic Gardens Dr, Riverside, CA 92507, USA

Phone: +19518277090

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–2PM

Monday: 8AM–2PM

Tuesday: 8AM–2PM

Wednesday: 8AM–2PM

Thursday: 8AM–2PM

Friday: 8AM–2PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Angel Kinzig

Jul 24, 2022

Nice place for a walk & a lesson in plants. With a $5 donation, we toured much of the acreage & spent time with the nicest Botanist. This place appears to be run by volunteers so you can feel the passion by talking with any of them. It is of course, all outdoors so plan your day accordingly. I hoped the butterfly garden would have been an indoor section with butterflies all around but it was just a selection of butterfly attracking plants. The corpus plant was close to Blooming but not quite ready. Cool plant & they even extended their hours so more could view it. Overall it was a good visit. Handicap accessible.

Kelly Vargas

Jan 19, 2022

This is one of the most beautiful places to have an adventure! Hiking, shaded area for a picnic, and beautiful gardens!

Lorena A

Sep 3, 2021

Our first time here and it was a great experience. Good walk/hike. Saw hawks and condors, rabbit, koi fish, turtle, different birds and butterflies. Will definitely be back. 💕🦋🌷🌳

Lindsey woods

Sep 2, 2021

I cannot believe I have lived in the area for 10 years, and have never been here before. It was a great place to walk around, chat with some one you love, and be outside in nature. I will be back for sure. Oh and its cheap too. Better in the morning when its cooler.

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Questions & Answers

Are Prom pictures allowed?

April Morales | Mar 25, 2020
Charles Allen | Mar 26, 2020

Fifty seven of us men and women baby class 2000 brave.

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Is there a cost for parking?

Miriam Rincon | Dec 21, 2018
Steve Modzelewski | Dec 22, 2018

Yes. Parking is $1.50 an hour and you pay with card or cash at the yellow kiosk at the entrance.

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Can I take amateur photos there with a model? I’m not making profit, but wanted to make sure it was ok.

Lexi Nielson | Dec 21, 2018
Steve Modzelewski | Dec 22, 2018

Yes. Just don't bring alot of people.

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How much does it cost to get in

Dj Luna | Dec 21, 2017
Ryan Stanton | Dec 22, 2017

Its free to get in but there is a "suggested donation" of i think $5 per person.

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Are they open on mother's day

ami stonebraker | Dec 21, 2019
Yvonne Elizondo | Dec 22, 2019

Yes

Is it open for the public?

Carlos Castillo | Dec 21, 2019
Ant Dez | Dec 22, 2019

Donation paid parking

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Can you have picnics there? And is there a lake or anything?

Nia Norwood | Dec 21, 2019
David Adams | Dec 22, 2019

No lake but you can picnic there.

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Can you take wedding pictures here?

Lesley S. | Dec 21, 2019
Melissa Johnston | Dec 22, 2019

You can have professional photos done, but I believe they require a $50 donation/fee.

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Is it stroller friendly

Andrea Laurie | Dec 21, 2019
Patrick Whoeler | Dec 22, 2019

There are a lot of dirt paths and steep hills.

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Would i be able to place card board signs on the ground to lead a path way to a garden erea as a surprise for a loved one? Would it be a problem to do so?

Ania Andrade | Dec 21, 2018
Jeri VanderVeen | Dec 22, 2018

Sorry, I don't think it would be allowed.

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Is it walker friendly? I'm a caregiver for a 92 year old and she can only walk with her walker and has to stop to rest more often than the normal. Would love to take her here! Thanks

Ivette Guerrero | Dec 21, 2017
Samantha Dempster | Dec 22, 2017

Most trails would be difficult, there is one that stays along the bottom. You should see for yourself, but if she enjoys the outdoors it could be just what she needs.

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Are yours hours 9-12 Mon-Fri. ? How much does it cost?

Velia Griego | Oct 21, 2020
Gail Pineda | Oct 22, 2020

Yes the hours are Monday thru Friday 9am to 12pm. The parking cost $2 per hour and there is no cost go in but a donation is appreciated when you leave.

Ho much is the fee?

Olga Rodriguez | Mar 25, 2020
A | Mar 26, 2020

The garden itself is free, but there is the option to donate

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Charge to enter the park.

delia Aceves | Dec 21, 2019
Roland Montgomery | Dec 22, 2019

Free to enter, pay for parking however.

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How long would it take to explore the entire garden??

Eun - A Park | Dec 21, 2019
Tana S. Pigeon | Dec 22, 2019

A simple walk through the Garden talks about an hour, less if you take a shorter route and more if you take your time along the way.

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Are they opened on Labor Day?

Erika Juarez vega | Dec 21, 2019
Valencia Game Den | Dec 22, 2019

No, they are closed on Labor Day. On main page of their website, they have the closure dates at the bottom.

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They don't open today for another hour. Does anyone know how much to get in for adults?

Lone Wolf | Dec 21, 2019
Saran Villarreal | Dec 22, 2019

Not sure the time but you would only pay for parking, cash (exact) or card. & sorry dont remember how much, I think I paid 2 hours for $8, you can also donate.

If we want to take pictures for a sweet 15 do we need a permit.

Maria Lievanos | Dec 21, 2019
Chris Nakahara | Dec 22, 2019

No I don't think so

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how much do they charge

Uriel Bolanos | Dec 21, 2019
I. B. | Dec 22, 2019

It is free to get in the garden, however parking is around $4-$5. And there is a time limit of a couple of hrs.

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Are you allowed to pick anything

Kiesha Surges | Dec 21, 2019
Val ElFarrah | Dec 22, 2019

No. There's a sign near the entry advising you of no plant/tree etc " sampling" to take home... Also, FYI, unfortunately Dogs are Not allowed.

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Do they allow wedding shoots? Just would like to take pre wedding photos....help! Thank you!

Natalie Rodriguez | Dec 21, 2019
Monica Galli | Dec 22, 2019

Call them and ask

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Are they open during rainy days?

Gary Christian | Dec 21, 2019
Candice Arroyo | Dec 22, 2019

Yes

Are pets allowed?

Karen Moneymaker | Dec 21, 2018
Kathy Wing | Dec 22, 2018

Pets are not allowed.

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What time does it open?

Chaniqua Baker | Dec 21, 2018
chris forry | Dec 22, 2018

The gardens are open everyday Mon-Sun 8am-5pm.

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Is it dog friendly?

Teresa Aguilera | Dec 21, 2018
Claudia Clark | Dec 22, 2018

No pets... From the UCR Botanic Gardens website Policies and Guidelines The UCR Botanic Gardens is a living museum and certified wildlife habitat. In addition to a diversity of birds, lizards, and insects, we commonly see a variety of snakes throughout the year as well as coyotes, bobcats, and the occasional mountain lion. For your own protection and to protect our gardens and wildlife, we ask you to respect the following policies and guidelines: Per UCR and/or UCR Botanic Gardens policies, these items are not allowed: PetsBicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, or operation of dronesAlcohol, firearms, fires, or outdoor cookingSmoking or tobacco productsBalloons or glitter

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Can you rent out any facilities for a wedding?

Jo-Nae Carter | Dec 21, 2018
wedding kroll | Dec 22, 2018

No unfortunately. I tried for my wedding.

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