Yampa River Botanic Park — Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Address1000 Pamela Ln, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

HoursSEASONAL — open dawn until dusk every day DURING THE SEASON, and the park 'will close for the winter once snow is not melting from the paths,' per its own visit page. At the early-November verification this is a spring-through-fall venue on the edge of its season: do NOT present as open through winter. Guided volunteer tours run Fridays and Sundays 10:00-11:30 a.m. during the summer season.

PricesFree admission

Price notesFree, per the park's visit page; donations are appreciated (donation boxes and card meters near both entrances) to keep the park free. Six acres, 70 unique gardens per the park's own description.

Age notesThe park's own visit page describes free programs and events 'for children, families, and visitors of all ages,' a Children's Garden, and pick-up Children's Activity Books at the main entrance — all bands are supported by the park's own materials.

BookingOpen public park in season; no reservation for a visit. Self-guided tour brochures are at both entrances.

Suggested timeAbout 1.5 hours

AccessibilityThe park's own Accessibility section states wheelchairs are encouraged to remain on the Loop Walk, Trail Entrance Walk and North Perimeter Trail, some garden areas are not wheelchair accessible without assistance, six accessible parking spaces sit in the lot (first-come), and staff can assist entry from the parking lot by golf cart with 24 hours' notice (call 970-846-5172). Only wheelchair is claimed — the park asks visitors to keep it a place of serenity (no loud music, bikes or scooters inside).

ParkingLimited FREE parking in designated spaces at Emerald Park; overflow on Ski Town Way; parking is prohibited on Pamela Lane. Also reachable by bike/foot on the Yampa River Core Trail and by free Steamboat Springs Transit, per the park.

Hours in detailRe-verified on the park's own Visit page this pass: 'open to visitors from dawn until dusk every day during the season.' Volunteer-led guided tours run Fridays & Sundays 10:00-11:30am in the summer season, meeting at the main entrance.

ParkingLimited free parking in designated spaces at Emerald Park; overflow on Ski Town Way; parking is PROHIBITED on Pamela Lane. Also reachable by the Yampa River Core Trail and the free Steamboat Springs Transit.

AccessibilityRE-VERIFIED in the park's own Accessibility section this pass: 'Wheelchairs are encouraged to remain on the Loop Walk, Trail Entrance Walk, and North Perimeter Trail. Some areas in the gardens are not wheelchair accessible without assistance.' Six accessible parking spaces in the lot, first-come first-served. 'Staff can provide assistance to enter the Botanic Park from the parking lot in the golf cart' - call (970) 846-5172 with 24 hours' notice to schedule a pickup. This is partial access, stated exactly as the park states it.

Family facilitiesChildren's Activity Books are available from the brochure box at the main entrance and in the Children's Garden (with colored pencils). Families may bring their own food and drink for picnics (benches/tables by the Trillium House). Rules: ADA service animals welcome but no other pets (and do not leave pets in vehicles); stay on paths; no wading - 'Peter's Pond is very deep and not safe for entry'; non-smoking facility.

Seasonal notesRE-VERIFIED wording: 'The Botanic Park will close for the winter once snow is not melting from the paths.' At the early-November verification the park is at or past its season's edge - never present it as a winter venue. Free admission (donations appreciated).