Welcome!
The Gardens are normally open to the public every day from dawn til dusk unless a private event has been scheduled. There will be periodic closures due to construction, weather, and visitor safety concerns.
There is no admission fee (donations welcome!).
No dogs allowed in the Garden except for service animals that assist with a person's disability.
The Gardens are located just south of
the Montrose Pavilion and Event Center.
1800 Pavilion Dr, Montrose, CO 81401
Click on each section of the map to learn more.
The Garden is constantly growing and changing. Our 2019 Master Plan for the remaining portions of the garden is shown below, although it is currently undergoing some "tweaking". Take a look at what the Gardens has in its future.
Montrose Botanic Garden 2019 Master Plan
The 2019 Montrose Botanic Garden Master Plan by Mt Daly Enterprises, LLC, is the fourth master plan for the 3.5 acre garden since it was a vision in 1995 of Jim Chaplin, the first president of the Montrose Botanical Society.
The current master plan was over 18 months in development, soliciting input from the Society’s membership, stakeholders in the community and the general public. It is focused on the undeveloped lower two thirds of the site, featuring five gardens: the Environmental Education Center with the "Happy Hollow” Children’s Garden, the Plateau Garden, the Semi-Desert Garden, the Serenity Garden and the historical Jacal Homestead with an Agricultural Demonstration Area.
In contrast to past plans, major water features have been pared down along with formal garden designs in accordance with southwest Colorado’s arid climate and casual life style. What has not changed is the Society’s commitment to development of Botanic Gardens for demonstration, education and leisure.
Click the image to see the whole plan.