Denver Botanic Gardens - Denver Edition - Denver, CO
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The Denver Botanic Gardens has several specialized locations, but this is the oldest and primary location on York Street.
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Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 12/01/2012
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"Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street presents a wide range of gardens and collections that illustrate an ever-widening diversity of plants from all corners of the world. Distinctive gardens define and celebrate our Western identity and a unique high altitude climate and geography.
Many of our innovative gardens are models of drought-tolerance and showcase native and adapted plants that thrive in Western gardens. Throughout Denver Botanic Gardens, the time honored traditions of European horticulture merge with a dynamic diversity of plants and design that represent the best in horticultural achievement.
Parking is free in our parking complex located between Josephine and York Streets. Parking is also available in Cheesman Park where posted.
Parking Restrictions:
Vans – Due to height restrictions, vans should park on the top deck of parking complex.
RVs – Due to weight restrictions, RVs are not permitted on the top deck of parking complex.
Our York Street location features gardens representing all corners of the world from authentic Japanese Gardens to plants native to South Africa in our South African Plaza. As you stroll from garden to garden, you are able to experience plants from around the world – right here in Colorado.
Denver Botanic Gardens has opened the city's first publicly accessible green roof, located above our Offshoots at the Gardens cafe. The green roof is the first of its kind on a city-owned building in Denver, and is a highly visible demonstration of the many benefits of green roofs for communities and for building owners.
Most of our indoor and outdoor gardens and facilities, including restrooms and classrooms, are wheelchair accessible. There are some areas in the Gardens that are not wheelchair accessible without assistance. Please check with the staff in the Bonfils-Stanton Visitor Center if you need clarification on accessible routes.
Handicapped parking is located in the Gardens’ parking structure.
Wheelchairs are available for loan at no charge at the Information Desk in the Bonfils-Stanton Visitor Center. A driver's license or identification card is retained to ensure return." (from (
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