Red Butte Garden is the largest botanical garden in the Intermountain West and together with the University of Utah, is a state arboretum. We are located on 100 acres in the foothills on the eastern edge of the University of Utah campus. The Garden has welcomed guests since 1985 and consists of over 21 acres of developed gardens and five miles of hiking trails winding through an extensive Natural Area. The Garden; which is community-funded; is renowned for its numerous plant collections, display gardens, 590,000 springtime blooming bulbs; including a vast collection of daffodils; world-class outdoor concert series, beautiful private event spaces, and award-winning horticulture-based educational programs.
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There are two gender-neutral restrooms located on the second floor of the Visitor Center.
Two elevators are located in the Visitor Center.
Only service animals are allowed in Red Butte Garden.
There is some wheel chair access in the Garden.
Please park in the Red Butte Garden Visitor Center parking lot.
Open seven days a week unless otherwise noted.
On dates that concerts are scheduled, the Garden will close at 5 PM.
January-March 9 AM - 5 PM
April 9 AM - 7:30 PM
May-August 9 AM - 9 PM
September 9 AM - 7:30 PM
October-December 9 AM - 5 PM
Thanksgiving Day Closed
December 24-January 1 Closed
Garden members Free
Adults (age 18-64) $16
Seniors (age 65+) $14
Military personnel with ID $14
Children (age 3-17) $8
Children (age 2 and under) Free
U of U faculty & staff with ID Free
U of U students with ID Free
EBT/WIC/SNAP cardholders Free
CASA caregivers Free
Native American Nation members Free
Weddings and corporate events in beautiful setting are our specialty.
Please contact our private events team for more information. Call 801-585-9563 or email rentals@redbutte.utah.edu
Red Butte Garden is a beautiful setting for weddings, receptions, wedding photos, engagement photos, and parties. From casual to elegant and any style in between, we provide the gorgeous backdrop to your special day with breathtaking mountain, city, and garden views in any season.
You can also plan your meeting, fundraiser, conference, luncheon, or team-building event at Red Butte Garden. During the warmer months, parties and corporate events may be held in select outdoor areas of the Garden. In the winter, make your holiday party even more festive by holding it the snow-covered wonderland of Red Butte Garden.
Red Butte Garden is a state arboretum established by the Utah Legislature at the University of Utah, which is also a state entity. Two bills were passed in 2021-22 by the Utah Legislature barring the University of Utah and Red Butte Garden from requiring face-coverings or requiring vaccinations for visitors and guests attending events. Red Butte Garden will continue to encourage all of our guests to follow health and safety guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Salt Lake County Health Department.