Garvan Woodland Gardens tickets are available online, and walk-up admission is also available. The botanical garden of the University of Arkansas is in Hot Springs, Arkansas, with general admission prices that vary by age and purchase method.
- Online general admission: $22 for adults, $10 for children ages 4–12; free for children ages 3 and under.
- Walk-up admission: $30 for adults ages 13 and up, $15 for children ages 4–12; free for children ages 0–3.
- Hours: Open daily
- Parking: Free.
Where to buy admission
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- purchase page or get walk-up admission at the garden
You can buy general admission through the garden’s online ticket-purchase page or get walk-up admission at the garden. The official website directs visitors to buy online through its ticket-purchase page, so compare the current options there before choosing how to buy.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 9 AM–6 PM
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Garvan Woodland Gardens is at 550 Arkridge Road in Hot Springs. For more on the grounds and what to see, use this guide to visiting Garvan Woodland Gardens.
Ticket types and pricing
Online and walk-up general admission have different adult prices, while admission is free for children under age four. Rates are subject to change without notice, so check the official site before you go.
Online general admission costs $22 for adults and $10 for children ages 4–12. Children ages 3 and under enter free. Walk-up admission costs $30 for adults ages 13 and up and $15 for children ages 4–12; children ages 0–3 enter free.
You can purchase yearly memberships online, and membership admission is free. If you have a current membership card for another participating garden in the American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Garden program, one member can receive admission for one person with the card and photo ID.
Golf cart rides cost $20 per person and cannot be reserved. Parking at the garden is free.
Timed entry and seasonal events
Garvan Woodland Gardens is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with last admission at 5:30 p.m. The official pages do not specify whether general admission requires a timed reservation, so confirm the entry process when purchasing.
The garden describes itself as a walking-tour garden, with 4½ miles of wooded shoreline along Lake Hamilton. Holiday Lights is an annual winter display, but ticketing rules and dates can vary. Dogs are not allowed during Holiday Lights.
Anthony Chapel has a separate schedule: check its open hours for the current week before planning a visit around it.
Policies to check before visiting
Admission tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot use a ticket, an unused, unexpired ticket may be exchanged one time for a different date, but the exchange must be made before the ticket date through your online account.
Before setting out, confirm the current admission rates, hours and any event or chapel schedules on the official Garvan Woodland Gardens site.
FAQs
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- purchase page for the current entry process
How much are Garvan Woodland Gardens tickets?
Online general admission costs $22 for adults and $10 for children ages 4–12. Walk-up admission costs $30 for adults ages 13 and up and $15 for children ages 4–12; children under four enter free.
Do you need to reserve a timed entry?
The garden’s official pages do not specify whether general admission requires a timed reservation. Check the ticket-purchase page for the current entry process.
Can you get a refund for an unused ticket?
Tickets are non-refundable. An unused, unexpired ticket can be exchanged once for another date before its original ticket date through the customer’s online account.
Is parking free at Garvan Woodland Gardens?
Yes. Parking is free.