A family favorite, the Bob and Sunny Evans Tree House within the Evans Children’s Adventure Garden is open with a limit of 1 family unit at a time inside.
Garvan Woodland Gardens is open to the public beginning June 1. Garvan Woodland Gardens, the botanical garden of the University of Arkansas, is nestled in the picturesque Ouachita Mountains of Southwest Arkansas.
From the dynamic architectural structures to the majestic botanical landscapes, Garvan Woodland Gardens offers breathtaking sights (and fantastic photo opportunities) at every turn.
At this time, visitors are welcome back to the Garden. New guidelines are in place due to social distancing limitations. Information is as follows:
SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES WILL APPLY AT ALL TIMES IN THE GARDENS.
- Hours: Noon – 6 p.m. daily
- Chipmunk Café: Noon – 4 p.m. daily for window pick-up only
- Gift Shop: Opening Friday, June 5, Noon – 6 p.m. daily (5 shoppers at a time limit)
- Golf Cart Tours NOT AVAILABLE until further notice
- A restroom may be temporarily closed for proper disinfection (there are 3 restrooms in the Gardens)
- Visitors are respectfully requested to wear masks inside the restrooms and gift shop
- Social distancing rules should be practiced at all times in the Gardens
- Tree House is open with a limit of 1 family unit at a time inside the Tree House
Memberships cannot be purchased on site; those wishing to join the Gardens or renew a membership may call the office between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays or join online at Garvan Gardens Membership.
The following areas remain closed:
- Anthony Chapel interior and Chapel Complex buildings (Millsap Brides Hall, Evans Grooms Quarters)
- Magnolia Room
- Weyerhaeuser Bonsai Learning Center
- Golf Cart Tours will not be available until July
Most garden-sponsored classes and events are canceled through the summer. Check the website event page for information Garvan Gardens Calendar.
ADMISSION by CREDIT CARD or EXACT CASH ONLY. Prices: $15 adults | $5 ages 4-12 | free ages 0-3 | $5 dogs. (dogs must be on a short, non-retractable leash). Garvan Gardens is located at 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. For more information, call 501-262-9300.
