Riverbanks Botanical Garden

We loved it so much that we bought a family pass for the year. That came with 6 guest passes so I was able to take my family and my niece last time we went. The zoo is very walk-able, but a stroller might be needed for the very little. We pack a lunch and there are picnic tables next to the parking lot. The staff are cool about you coming and going in and out. The gardens and splash pads are a good walk up hill or you can wait for the tram (20-40 minutes). I did the walk pushing a stroller and it was not that bad. I gardens are nice, but the splash pad was a great reward for the hike up the hill. There are other features like zip lines and thing but we have not done those and I think you need to book in advance for that.
5 8 years ago (19-05-2018)

The Riverbanks Garden is very peaceful and beautiful. I think the best time to go is in April because it's not too hot and the plants are in their prime. I love this place! The black iron tables are a wonderful place to sit, with plenty of shade and lovely plants to look at.
5 8 years ago (23-05-2018)

We had a wonderful time! My 8 yo had a great time at the rock wall and doing Sky High (ropes course). We fed giraffes and birds. They have a great new area in the botanical gardens that includes a splash pad and lawn games. There is also a huge sand play area. We spent the entire day at the zoo and botanical gardens.
5 8 years ago (05-04-2018)

Beautiful flowers. I've been here loads of times over the last 8 years and besides adding the waterfalls place for the kids the flowers are the same. They need to update a bit. The zoo on the other hand is awesome. More animals! The Sea Lions are the BEST!
5 8 years ago (22-04-2018)

This place is very underwhelming. I’m from Brooklyn, NY originally. We have a beautiful Botanical garden that looks more like a park then a garden. I was expecting something similar. All there was, was a small garden. The plants looked like they were dying. Nothing big or wowing. There was a small fountain in the middle of the garden, but water wasn’t running. They big wow factor at the botanic garden, was the water park. Which is ok and great for kids. I wish they could expand their garden, add southern flowers and exotic flowers.
3 8 years ago (04-06-2018)