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Durango Botanic Gardens — Durango, Colorado

Durango Botanic Gardens in Durango: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free.

Address1900 E 3rd Ave, Durango, CO 81301
HoursOpen 24/7, year-round, per the gardens' own descriptions carried by Visit Durango and Downtown Durango official listings; docents are typically in the gardens on Saturday mornings. Checked 2026-11-05.
PricesFree
Price notesFree and open to the public per official tourism listings; all-volunteer nonprofit funded by memberships, donations and grants.
Age notesFree outdoor themed gardens wrapping the public library along the Animas River Trail, with labeled plantings and a self-guided phone tour; suitable for all ages including stroller-aged children on the library grounds paths (path surface detail not officially specified — see accessNote).
BookingSelf-guided anytime; individual and group tours by phone arrangement per Visit Durango listing.
Suggested timeAbout 1 hours
AccessibilityNo official wheelchair/stroller accessibility statement was found on the gardens' or tourism pages checked 2026-11-05, so no access tags are claimed.
ParkingPark at Durango Public Library lot, 1900 E 3rd Ave; gardens are on the library's north and east sides on the Animas River Trail.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.