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Garden Etiquette
Review the Garden's:    Photography Policy     Solicitation Policy

Please help us protect and maintain the Garden by observing the following:

• The Garden is a tobacco-free environment. No smoking is allowed on Garden property, including all buildings, grounds, restrooms and parking lots.

• For their safety, please supervise children at all times. One adult should accompany every five children.

• No climbing, running, skating, sports, or games.

• Stay on pathways and mowed lawn areas. Do not walk in mulched or planted garden beds.

• Please leave flowers and plants for everyone to enjoy. Do not collect or remove seeds, flowers, fruits, vegetables, plant labels, etc.

• Do not wade or swim in ponds, streams, or fountains.

• No pets. Sight-enabling guide dogs/animals are permitted.

• Do not feed or handle the wildlife. It can be harmful to them—and you.

• We care about the environment. Please dispose of waste in recycle bins when appropriate. Do not litter.

• Picnicking is not allowed anywhere on Garden property. Please, no picnics or coolers. Visitors who wish to picnic may do so nearby in Tower Grove Park, south of the Garden.

• The Garden provides benches throughout the grounds for resting. Please refrain from lying down on benches and seating, indoors and out. Laying blankets on the grass is permitted for Garden performances only.

• For safety, please keep your personal items with you at all times. The Garden cannot be held responsible for missing items. If you recover an item on the grounds that does not belong to you, please turn it in to the Lost & Found at the ticket counter.

• Visitors are permitted to take snapshots for their own personal use only. No tripods or monopods are allowed inside any buildings or conservatories. Please do not block pathways or access for other visitors. Check the Garden’s Photo Policy in advance for rules and restrictions regarding all other types of photography.

• Shirts and shoes are required at all times.

• No music.

• No alcohol.

• No firearms.

• No two-wheeled scooters.

• No “wheelie” shoes.

The rights of other visitors to enjoy the Garden must always be respected. The Garden reserves the right to ask a visitor to leave for inappropriate or offensive behavior. Visitors will be held liable for any damage to Garden property.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.