Children's Garden

The Children's Garden is the family play area on the southwest side of Myriad Botanical Gardens, including imaginative outdoor spaces and the seasonal Thunder Fountain water-play area. Navigate to the exact Children's Garden pin rather than the general Myriad Botanical Gardens marker. Bring a change of clothes and water shoes if Thunder Fountain is part of the plan, but confirm the water feature is operating before promising it to children. The splash area is seasonal and is not proof that every play feature is running. Leashed pets are allowed on the exterior grounds, recreational scooters cannot be ridden inside the Gardens, and mobility scooters are welcome.

Use legal metered street parking around the gardens or a nearby downtown garage. Myriad's parking guidance notes that vehicles with a valid disability placard or plate may use downtown meters free for the posted time limit; event demand can fill nearby spaces. Navigate to the exact Children's Garden pin rather than the general Myriad Botanical Gardens marker. Bring a change of clothes and water shoes if Thunder Fountain is part of the plan, but confirm the water feature is operating before promising it to children. The splash area is seasonal and is not proof that every play feature is running. Leashed pets are allowed on the exterior grounds, recreational scooters cannot be ridden inside the Gardens, and mobility scooters are welcome.

The Children's Garden follows the exterior grounds' daily 6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. schedule. The water features operate on a shorter seasonal schedule, listed by the Gardens as daily through Labor Day from 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; weather, maintenance, and seasonal shutdowns can interrupt water play.

Yes. Visitor restrooms are available in developed garden facilities around the Crystal Bridge and public-use areas. Conservatory access, events, and late-evening grounds hours can affect which indoor facilities are open, so use restrooms before facilities close.

The outdoor Children's Garden and water features are free. The separate Crystal Bridge Conservatory, carousel rides, programs, parking, food, and special events can cost separately.

The renovated Crystal Bridge includes an elevator, and a complimentary wheelchair is available first come with a driver's license held by guest services. Outdoor paths and adaptive playground features support accessible visits, though event layouts can alter routes.

The fenced off-leash dog park is east of the Crystal Bridge Conservatory. Leashed pets are welcome on most exterior grounds but not inside the conservatory, Children's Garden, or water features; only service animals may enter the conservatory. Separately operated buildings, beaches, gardens, and attractions can set stricter rules.

The Children's Garden is the family play area on the southwest side of Myriad Botanical Gardens, including imaginative outdoor spaces and the seasonal Thunder Fountain water-play area. Yes. The Children's Garden includes a playground with adaptive equipment, nature and story areas, and nearby seasonal water play. Pets are not permitted inside the Children's Garden, though service animals are allowed.

Bring a change of clothes and water shoes if Thunder Fountain is part of the plan, but confirm the water feature is operating before promising it to children. The splash area is seasonal and is not proof that every play feature is running. Leashed pets are allowed on the exterior grounds, recreational scooters cannot be ridden inside the Gardens, and mobility scooters are welcome.