Idaho Botanical Garden

Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise is a living garden destination featuring themed gardens, family programs, seasonal displays and spaces for exploring plants and nature. Its new 10-acre Community Grows Here expansion increased the Garden from 15 to 25 acres and added more room for education, events, accessible exploration and community gatherings.

🌳 Amenities & Features

• 🌸 Themed display gardens
• 🪵 Children’s Adventure Garden
• 🐟 Koi pond and water features
• 🌱 Native and water-wise plant areas
• 🌳 Borbonus Family Educational Arboretum
• 🚗 Sustainable Parking Garden with regional plants
• 🎶 Event Lawn for concerts, programs and community gatherings
• ♿ Expanded pathways and accessible spaces
• 🌿 More than 3,000 newly added plants
• 📚 Educational programs and interpretive features
• 🎄 Seasonal events, including Winter Garden aGlow

💡 Good to Know

• The new expansion areas are open, but additional planting and future garden improvements will continue.
• The Parking Garden begins the visitor experience with trees, shrubs and perennials selected for Idaho’s climate.
• The Event Lawn may be used for concerts, educational programs and special events.
• The Garden’s regular parking lot is temporarily closed for construction. Park in the Table Rock Trailhead lot behind the Warden’s House, then follow signs to the admission kiosk behind the Administration Building.
• Regular hours are Monday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with last admission at 4:00 p.m. Hours and access can change because of weather or scheduled events.
• Check the official website before visiting, especially on concert and special-event days.