The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park

Located in the heart of Traverse City, The Botanic Garden is a year-round sanctuary of environmental preservation, recreation and education. Its 25 acres nurtures the soul, enlivens our history and promotes Michigan’s natural beauty.

With an emphasis on plant species native to northwest Michigan, it creates and enhances habitats for various forms of wildlife. As a place of refreshment and solace, The Botanic Garden’s unique and original design informs and inspires. The grounds are open to the public year-round.

The visitors center and gift shop are open seasonally from May through October.

The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park is one of the botanical & public gardens listed in Traverse City, Michigan. The business is registered at Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, 1490 Red Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as education center, event venue, garden, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

Farm stands, orchards and public gardens round out a trip to the garden center. Farm shops and stands sell produce, eggs, honey and often vegetable starts and hanging baskets in spring; orchards and u-pick farms open for strawberries, blueberries, peaches, apples and pumpkins in season; Christmas tree farms sell choose-and-cut and pre-cut trees and wreaths from late November. Botanical and public gardens, arboretums and conservatories are good places to see which plants thrive locally, and community gardens rent plots and share tools and knowledge.

Hours are published for 6 days a week. The most common schedule is 10 am–5 pm. It is closed on Sunday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (231) 935-4077. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is thebotanicgarden.org, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Customers rate it 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 170 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded botanical & public gardens in Traverse City.

Traverse City is in Michigan, in the Midwest, where summers are warm, winters are cold and snowy, and most errands are done by car; businesses keep steady year-round hours with the usual holiday changes. Traffic in Traverse City peaks on weekday mornings and afternoons, so allow extra time then. Addresses read from the street number up to the city, state abbreviation and five-digit ZIP code; the map link on this page shows the exact spot.

See the other botanical & public gardens in Traverse City listed below to compare ratings, hours and locations before you decide. Details on this page come from public sources and may change; confirm anything important by phone before relying on it. Business owners can claim the listing to keep it up to date.