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UC Riverside Botanic Gardens

Tourist attraction

4.7(1176 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 8 AM
UC Riverside Botanic Gardens

About

Forty green acres open to tours. University's garden offers 40 leafy acres of 3,500+ plant species & 200+ bird types. Open daily.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at UC Riverside Botanic Gardens:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    1 Botanic Gardens Dr, Riverside, CA 92507
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    Phone
    (951) 827-7090
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    Hours
    Monday:8 AM–3:30 PM
    Tuesday:8 AM–3:30 PM
    Wednesday:8 AM–3:30 PM
    Thursday:8 AM–3:30 PM
    Friday:9 AM–3:30 PM
    Saturday:Closed
    Sunday:8 AM–2 PM

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

  • Public restroom: Has public restroom

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Kid-friendly hikes: Has kid-friendly hikes

Nearby

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