Visit UD Botanic Gardens

UD Botanic Gardens

Visitors looking at plants in the Fisher Greenhouse Garden.

Policies

Accessibility

UDBG’s paths are primarily mowed grass, with the exception of sidewalks and brick pathways in the Herbaceous Garden and Dunham Garden.

Restrooms

Restrooms are located in Townsend Hall and are open on weekdays until 6 p.m. Please note that buildings are closed on holidays observed by the University.

Please Don't Touch

Please enjoy the gardens and plants without disturbing them or entering beds.

No Smoking

Smoking in the garden is not permitted at any time.

Pets

Clean up after your pets and keep them leashed at all times.

Carry In / Carry Out

Help us keep our gardens beautiful by carrying out all trash or dispose in marked receptacles.

Picnics

Guests with parties of less than 10 are welcome to picnic, though barbecuing is not permitted. Trash must be carried out.

Respect the Space

Kindly respect the peace and quiet of others.

Address

211 Roger Martin Lane
Newark, DE 19713
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Hours

The gardens welcome visitors daily from dawn to dusk, year-round.

Entry Fee

While there is no entry fee, parking is paid. If you enjoyed your visit, donations are always appreciated and contribute to the ongoing care and maintenance of the gardens.

Arriving by Car (Paid Parking)

Paid Parking

Metered parking is available near UDairy Creamery, and pay-by-app parking is available in the Townsend Hall parking lot and the Fred Rust Ice Arena using the Passport Parking Mobile app.

Planning to stay for the day or visit other areas of campus? We encourage you to purchase a UD visitor pass through UD Parking Services.

Visiting for a tour or with a large group? Please review our Tours section for more information.

Arriving by Amtrak

The gardens are located less than a half mile from the Newark Amtrak Station. Upon exiting the station, walk south on South College Ave (Rt. 896) and turn left onto Mopar Drive.

Arriving by Bus

Arriving by Bus

By bus, the gardens can be accessed using stop 181 located on South College Avenue at Inspiration Boulevard.

Tours

Self-Guided Tours

The gardens are open every day, free of charge, from dawn to dusk. Download a copy of our visitor map and explore the beauty of the UD Botanic Gardens on a self-guided walk!

Guided Tours

For adults

Tours can be scheduled from May through October, Monday through Friday, between 8 AM and 4 PM. Our staff is dedicated to providing a memorable experience, whether you want to learn about horticulture or simply enjoy the beauty, history, and design of the gardens. To request a tour, completing the tour request form, and UDBG staff will follow up to confirm the details.

Guided tours of the garden are offered for groups of 10 to 40 adults:

$10 per person for groups of up to 25
$12 per person for groups of more than 25

For students and children

For details and rates for students and children, please reach out to us directly at emox@udel.edu.

Tour Parking

For tours of up to five vehicles, we recommend booking metered parking using the Passport Parking Mobile app (Zone 756). Rates are $3.35/hr and $2/hr after one hour.

Groups with five or more vehicles may choose the Passport Parking Mobile app, metered parking, visitor pass purchase, or opt to reserve a portion of the lot for a flat rate. Prices vary depending on the number of vehicles. Please fill out our tour form or email botanicgardens@udel.edu for reservation assistance.

For parked and unattended buses, please purchase a parking permit from Parking Services. Attended buses and coaches will not need a parking pass. UDBG can provide directions to the coach attendant.