General Info - Red Butte Garden

<!DOCTYPE html> <html class="no-js" lang="en"> <head>   <script>(function (w, d, s, l, i) { w[l] = w[l] || []; w[l].push({ 'gtm.start': new Date().getTime(), event: 'gtm.js' }); var f = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], j = d.createElement(s), dl = l != 'dataLayer' ? '&l=' + l : ''; j.async = true; j.src = 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=' + i + dl; f.parentNode.insertBefore(j, f); })(window, document, 'script', 'dataLayer', 'GTM-T35W7V4');</script>   <meta name="description" content="General Info"> <meta name="author" content="Red Butte Garden">  <meta name="facebook-domain-verification" content="7xf5nzx39bpdnc9taftqhsn1zzvr2e"/>  <meta name="theme-color" content="#196143">  <meta name="msapplication-navbutton-color" content="#196143">  <meta name="apple-mobile-web-app-status-bar-style" content="#196143"> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"> <title> General Info - Red Butte Garden</title> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" href="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/favicon/rbg-favicon-leaf-16x16.png" sizes="16x16"> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" href="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/favicon/rbg-favicon-leaf-32x32.png" sizes="32x32"> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" href="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/favicon/rbg-favicon-leaf-96x96.png" sizes="96x96"> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" href="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/favicon/rbg-favicon-leaf-196x196.png" sizes="196x196"> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/favicon/touch-icon-iphone.png"> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/favicon/touch-icon-ipad.png" sizes="152x152"> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/favicon/touch-icon-iphone-retina.png" sizes="180x180"> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/favicon/touch-icon-ipad-retina.png" sizes="167x167"> <meta name="apple-mobile-web-app-capable" content="yes"> <meta name="apple-mobile-web-app-status-bar-style" content="translucent black"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="//maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/3.3.5/css/bootstrap.min.css">  <script> WebFontConfig = { google: { families: ['Open Sans:300italic,700italic,300,400,700'] }, timeout: 2000 }; (function (d) { var wf = d.createElement('script'), s = d.scripts[0]; wf.src = 'https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/webfont/1.6.26/webfont.js'; wf.async = true; s.parentNode.insertBefore(wf, s); })(document); </script> <script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.4.1/jquery.min.js"></script> <script src="//maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/3.3.5/js/bootstrap.min.js"></script> <script src="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/js/modernizr-webp.min.js"></script>  <script type="text/javascript"> $(function(){ $(".searchbar").hide(); $(".searchicon").on("click", function(){ if( $( ".searchbar" ).is( ":hidden" ) ) { $(".navbutton, .searchbar").toggle(300); $(".searchicon").css("background-color", "#196143"); return; } else if ( $( ".navbutton" ).is( ":hidden" ) ) { $(".searchbar, .navbutton").toggle(300); $(".searchicon").css("background-color", "transparent"); $('.searchicon').hover( function() { var $this = $(this); $this.data('transparent', $this.css('background-color')).css('background-color', '#196143'); }, function() { var $this = $(this); $this.css('background-color', $this.data('transparent')); } ); } }); }); </script>  <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/css/accessibility.css"> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/css/rbg.css"> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/css/summer.css"> </head> <body class="">  <noscript> <iframe src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-T35W7V4" height="0" width="0" style="display:none;visibility:hidden"></iframe> </noscript>   <a class="skip-main" href="#main">Skip to main content</a> <nav class="navbar navbar-inverse navbar-static-top" role="navigation"> <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="navbar-header"> <a id="logo" class="pull-left" href="/"> <picture> <source srcset="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/rbg-logo-new.webp" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/rbg-logo-new.png" class="hover responsive" alt="Red Butte Garden" title="RBG Logo" width="285em" height="50em"/> </picture> </a> <div id="mobile-search" class="searchicon searchicon-header responsive"> <a href="/search"> <picture> <source srcset="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/search.webp" type="image/webp"> <img alt="magnifying glass" src="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/search.png"/> </picture> </a> </div> <button type="button" class="navbar-toggle" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#myNavbar"> <span class="sr-only">Toggle navigation</span> <span class="icon-bar"></span> <span class="icon-bar"></span> <span class="icon-bar"></span> </button> </div> <div class="collapse navbar-collapse" id="myNavbar"> <ul class="nav navbar-nav"> <li class="dropdown"> <a class="dropdown-toggle" data-toggle="dropdown" href="#">VISIT <span class="caret"></span></a> <ul class="dropdown-menu"> <li><a title="Link to info page for visiting the garden while following COVID-19 guidelines" href="/plan-your-garden-visit/">PLAN YOUR VISIT</a></li> <li><a title="Link to general information page with prices, hours, directions, etcetera" href="/plan-your-garden-visit/general-info/">GENERAL INFO</a></li> <li><a title="Link to page about Red Butte Garden including mission statement and brief history" href="/about-us/">ABOUT US</a></li> <li><a title="Link to page with maps of the garden" href="/garden-maps/">GARDEN MAPS</a></li> <li><a title="Link to page discribing our garden gift shop" href="/gift-shop/">GIFT SHOP</a></li> <li><a title="Link to page listing free admission days and free events" href="/free-garden-events/">FREE DAYS<br/>& EVENTS</a></li> <li><a title="Link to page descriping how to schedule private garden tours" href="/plan-your-garden-visit/garden-tours/">GARDEN TOURS</a></li> <li><a title="Link to our poetry box map, poetry walk info, and contest" href="/poetry/">POETRY IN <br/>THE GARDEN</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="dropdown"> <a class="dropdown-toggle" data-toggle="dropdown" href="#">PLANTS & GARDENS <span class="caret"></span></a> <ul class="dropdown-menu"> <li><a title="Link to map displaying plant location in the garden" href="/plants/plant-map/">INTERACTIVE<br/>PLANT MAP</a></li> <li> <a title="Filter our plant collections to be displayed on the plant map based on given search criteria" href="/plants/search/">SEARCH OUR PLANT<br>COLLECTIONS</a></li> <li><a title="Link to page with info about our themed gardens" href="/themed-gardens/">THEMED GARDENS</a></li> <li><a title="Link to slideshows and descriptions of our various plant collections" href="/plant-collections/">PLANT COLLECTIONS<br>INFORMATION</a></li> <li><a title="Tips and tricks for doing your own gardening" href="/gardening-information/">GARDENING INFORMATION</a></li> <li><a title="Desciptions of what's going on in our Conservation Department" href="/conservation-research/">CONSERVATION & RESEARCH</a></li> <li><a title="A blog for keeping up with blooms at the garden" href="/whats-blooming-now/">WHAT'S BLOOMING<br/> NOW BLOG</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="dropdown"> <a class="dropdown-toggle" data-toggle="dropdown" href="#">EVENTS <span class="caret"></span></a> <ul class="dropdown-menu"> <li><a title="Event Calendar" href="/calendar/"> <span>EVENT CALENDAR</span> </a></li> <li><a title="Link to page listing concert schedules and general information" href="/concerts/"> <span class="concert-li">OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES</span> </a></li> <li><a title="Info for current and upcoming art displays at the garden" href="/events/e-cat/art-exhibits/">ART EXHIBITS</a></li> <li><a title="Links to events going on during the Spring season" href="/events/e-cat/spring-events/">SPRING EVENTS</a></li> <li><a title="Links to events going on during the Summer season" href="/events/e-cat/summer-events/">SUMMER EVENTS</a></li> <li><a title="Links to events going on during the Fall season" href="/events/e-cat/fall-events/">FALL EVENTS</a></li> <li><a title="Links to events going on during the Winter season" href="/events/e-cat/winter-events/">WINTER EVENTS</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="dropdown"> <a class="dropdown-toggle" data-toggle="dropdown" href="#">EDUCATION <span class="caret"></span></a> <ul class="dropdown-menu"> <li><a title="List of activities to bust that boredom" href="/free-garden-events/boredom-busters/">BOREDOM BUSTERS</a></li> <li><a title="Virtual educational resources and activities" href="/plan-your-garden-visit/online-classes-virtual-resources/">VIRTUAL RESOURCES</a></li> <li><a title="Educational activities for adults" href="/plan-your-garden-visit/online-classes-virtual-resources/adult-education/">CLASSES & WORKSHOPS<br/>FOR ADULTS</a></li> <li><a title="Classes for kids" href="/kids-classes/">SUMMER CAMP<br/> & CLASSES FOR KIDS</a></li> <li><a title="Speaker Series" href="/speaker-series/">SPEAKER SERIES</a></li> <li><a title="Play the Taleblazer mobile application" href="/taleblazer-mobile-game/">PLAY TALEBLAZER</a></li> <li><a title="Info for teachers and students" href="/teachers-and-students/">TEACHERS & STUDENTS</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="dropdown"> <a class="dropdown-toggle" data-toggle="dropdown" href="#">GET INVOLVED <span class="caret"></span></a> <ul class="dropdown-menu"> <li><a title="Various volunteer opportunities at the garden" href="/volunteer-at-red-butte-garden/">VOLUNTEER</a></li> <li><a title="Link to donate to Red Butte Garden" href="https://redbuttegarden.org/garden-rx/">GIVE</a></li> <li><a title="Become a Red Butte Garden member today!" href="/memberships/">MEMBERSHIP</a></li> <li><a title="Learn about supporting the Garden as a Cottam Club member" href="/cottam-club/">JOIN COTTAM CLUB</a></li> <li><a title="Options for giving in memoriam" href="/memorials-and-tributes/">MEMORIALS &<br/>TRIBUTES</a></li> <li><a title="Legacy giving as a way to donate to the garden" href="/legacy-giving/">LEGACY GIVING</a></li> <li><a title="Become a corporate sponsor" href="/corporate-sponsors/">CORPORATE <br/>SPONSORSHIP</a></li> <li><a title="Join the Red Butte Garden team" href="/employment/">EMPLOYMENT</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="dropdown"> <a class="dropdown-toggle" data-toggle="dropdown" href="#">PRIVATE EVENTS <span class="caret"></span></a> <ul class="dropdown-menu"> <li><a title="Hold your wedding or reception at the garden" href="/weddings-receptions/">WEDDINGS<br/>& RECEPTIONS</a></li> <li><a title="Event space for corporate events and private parties" href="/corporate-events-private-parties/">CORPORATE EVENTS <br/>& PRIVATE PARTIES</a></li> <li><a title="Descriptions of the various areas available for rental" href="/rental-sites/">RENTAL SITES</a></li> <li><a title="Calendar displaying rental availability" href="/rental-availability/">RENTAL AVAILABILITY</a></li> <li><a title="Cost information for renting and catering" href="/rental-rates-catering/">RENTAL PRICING<br/>& CATERING</a></li> <li><a title="Our policy for photography at the garden" href="/photo-policy/">PHOTO POLICY</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul class="nav navbar-nav navbar-right"> <li class="dropdown search" id="navhide4"> <span class="dropdown-toggle searchicon searchicon-mobile-menu hide-mobile"> <a href="/search"> <picture> <source srcset="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/search.webp" type="image/webp"> <img alt="magnifying glass" src="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/search.png"> </picture> </a> </span> </li> <li class="dropdown navbutton" id="navhide1"> <a class="dropdown-toggle" href="https://55218.blackbaudhosting.com/55218/page.aspx?pid=498">SHOPPING CART LOGIN</a> </li> <li class="dropdown navbutton" id="navhide1"> <a class="dropdown-toggle" href="https://redbuttegarden.org/garden-rx/">GIVE</a> </li> <li class="dropdown navbutton" id="navhide2"> <a class="dropdown-toggle" href="/memberships/">JOIN</a> </li> <li class="dropdown navbutton" id="navhide3"> <a class="dropdown-toggle" href="/volunteer-at-red-butte-garden/">VOLUNTEER</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </nav>  <main id="main"> <div id="rbgdefaultbody" class="container-fluid"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="row-fluid text-center responsive"> <img alt="general-info.jpg" height="100" src="https://redbuttegarden.org/media/images/general-info.max-1280x500.jpg" width="1280"> </div> <br> <section class="block-two_columns"> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="col-md-6"> <section class="block-heading"> <h2 class="text-center green">LOCATIONS</h2> </section> <section class="block-paragraph"> <h4 data-block-key="82ky0">Red Butte Garden and Arboretum</h4><p data-block-key="c9dep"><b>Walter P. Cottam Visitor Center</b><br/> 300 Wakara Way<br/> Salt Lake City, UT 84108<br/> Front desk: <a href="tel:801-585-0556">801-585-0556</a><br/> <b>Email address</b>: <a href="mailto:information@redbutte.utah.edu">information@redbutte.utah.edu</a></p><p data-block-key="7owe5"><a href="https://redbuttegarden.org/directions/">Driving Directions</a></p><p data-block-key="ur430"><b>Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre</b><br/> 2188 Red Butte Canyon Rd.<br/> Salt Lake City, UT 84108</p><p data-block-key="oeu9i"><a href="/media/documents/parking-map.pdf">Parking map for concerts</a></p><p data-block-key="xfskt"></p><p data-block-key="h4s97">Please visit our <a href="https://redbuttegarden.org/plan-your-garden-visit/online-classes-virtual-resources/">Virtual Resources</a> webpage for online classes, gardening tips, and nature-based activities that can be done at home.</p> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <section class="block-heading"> <h2 class="text-center green">HOURS OF OPERATION</h2> </section> <section class="block-paragraph"> <p data-block-key="2i6es"><b><br/>Open seven days a week unless otherwise noted. Hours change seasonally.</b></p><p data-block-key="arotb">*<b>On dates that</b> <a href="https://redbuttegarden.org/concerts/"><b>concerts are scheduled</b></a><b>, the Garden will close at 5 pm.</b></p><p data-block-key="9vvso"><b>January-March</b> 9 am-5 pm</p><p data-block-key="kco4y"><b>April</b> 9 am-7:30 pm</p><p data-block-key="wglye"><b>May-August</b> 9 am-9pm*</p><p data-block-key="5yizx"><b>September</b> 9 am-7:30 pm*</p><p data-block-key="5s0t1"><b>October-December</b> 9 am-5 pm</p><p data-block-key="kv1sr"><b>Thanksgiving Day Closed</b></p><p data-block-key="xis6a"><b>December 24-January 1 Closed</b></p><p data-block-key="k8jx6"></p> </section> </div> </div> </section> <section class="block-green_heading"> <h2 class="text-center green">DAILY GARDEN ADMISSION PRICES</h2> </section> <section class="block-two_columns"> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="col-md-6"> <section class="block-paragraph"> <p data-block-key="0q1es"><b>Garden members</b> Free</p><p data-block-key="kwd2d"><b>Adults (age 18-64)</b> $16</p><p data-block-key="v5zy1"><b>Seniors (age 65+)</b> $14</p><p data-block-key="s3roy"><b>Military personnel with ID</b> $14</p><p data-block-key="0cmck"><b>Children (age 3-17)</b> $8</p><p data-block-key="dc8p2"><b>Children (age 2 and under)</b> Free</p><p data-block-key="s5dqc"><b>U of U faculty & staff with ID</b> Free</p><p data-block-key="4qlmm"><b>U of U students with ID</b> Free</p><p data-block-key="6kkm1"><b>EBT/WIC/SNAP cardholders</b> Free</p><p data-block-key="68d3l"><b>CASA caregivers</b> Free</p><p data-block-key="2p8os"><b>Native American Nation members</b> Free</p><p data-block-key="52vqi">Red Butte Garden acknowledges that this land, which is named for the Ute Tribe, is the traditional and ancestral homeland of the Shoshone, Paiute, Goshute, and Ute Tribes. The University of Utah recognizes and respects the enduring relationship that exists between many Indigenous peoples and their traditional homelands.</p> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <section class="block-paragraph"> <h4 data-block-key="chezv"><b>Exceptions:</b></h4><ul><li data-block-key="5d1sj">Half-price admission in December, January, and February.</li><li data-block-key="c7518"><b>Group Sales:</b> Special rates for groups of 15 or more.<ul><li data-block-key="3ikk2"><a href="https://utah.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0HalgooeWKyl5fU">Reservation form available here</a></li></ul></li><li data-block-key="7ilig">Six <a href="https://redbuttegarden.org/free-garden-events/">free admission</a> days thanks to Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks.</li><li data-block-key="cqisv">Free admission on Veterans Day for military personnel with valid photo ID.</li></ul><p data-block-key="83bh2"></p><ul><li data-block-key="dmv9f">The Garden is pleased to offer <a href="https://www.utahcasa.org/">CASA</a> caregivers accompanied by their foster children free daily admission for up to six guests. We believe that children live happier, healthier, and more fulfilled lives when they create connections to their natural environment. This is especially true for vulnerable and at-risk children.</li><li data-block-key="8fjag">Red Butte Garden supports <a href="https://museums4all.org/">Museums for All</a> and free daily admission for those who receive food assistance.<ul><li data-block-key="e07a4">Present your EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer), WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) card and valid photo ID to receive free Garden admission for 1-4 guests.</li></ul></li></ul><p data-block-key="3ksfi">Ticketed events such as BOOtanical Nights, lectures, classes, concerts, and special events are NOT included with daily Garden admission or discounted admission.</p><p data-block-key="2iv6m"><i>Rates, inclusions, and benefits are subject to change without notice.</i></p><p data-block-key="4jofn"></p><img alt="Museums-for-All-logo" class="richtext-image left" height="90" src="https://redbuttegarden.org/media/images/Museums-for-All-logo.width-500.jpg" width="200"><p data-block-key="8ivhq"></p> </section> </div> </div> </section> <section class="block-green_heading"> <h2 class="text-center green">PHOTOGRAPHY AT RED BUTTE GARDEN</h2> </section> <section class="block-two_columns"> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="col-md-6"> <section class="block-heading"> <h2 class="text-center green">Photography Session</h2> </section> <section class="block-paragraph"> <p data-block-key="0jh50"><b>Definition:</b> A public, private, or commercial photography session is an event where a photographer/videographer (either amateur or professional) takes a series of formal photographs of a posed subject(s). A photography session allows the photographer to spend prolonged time composing the photographs and permits use of photography equipment such as tripods, reflectors, props, etc.</p><p data-block-key="b2i7s"><b>Policy:</b> There are fees and a reservation is required for public, private, and commercial photography sessions. Pricing is available upon request.</p><p data-block-key="4kfcp"><b>Groups of 15 or more require a reservation for a private photo session.</b></p><p data-block-key="brpjg"><b>Cost & Reservations:</b> Fees range from $100-$375 per hour. To confirm a reservation, please call <a href="tel:801-585-9563">801-585-9563</a> <b>or</b> email <a href="mailto:rentals@redbutte.utah.edu"><b>rentals@redbutte.utah.edu</b></a><b>.</b></p><p data-block-key="a7eg6">Visit our <a href="https://redbuttegarden.org/photo-policy/">Photo Policy</a> page for more information.</p> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <section class="block-heading"> <h2 class="text-center green">Snapshot Photography</h2> </section> <section class="block-paragraph"> <p data-block-key="uk2n1"><b>Definition:</b> Snapshot photography is when a person uses a small handheld camera or smart phone to quickly take informal photographs.</p><p data-block-key="2jood"><b>Groups of 15 or more require a reservation for a private photo session.</b></p><p data-block-key="d0a54"><b>Policy:</b> Guests are welcome to take snapshots for private use or for sharing on social media. Snapshots may be taken of the plants, gardens, or members of their group during their visit to the Garden.</p><p data-block-key="bbaut"><b>Cost & Reservations:</b> Included with admission, no reservations required.</p><p data-block-key="cupsn"></p><p data-block-key="3psk"></p> </section> </div> </div> </section> <section class="block-green_heading"> <h2 class="text-center green">GARDEN POLICIES</h2> </section> <section class="block-two_columns"> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="col-md-6"> <section class="block-heading"> <h2 class="text-center green">Accessibility</h2> </section> <section class="block-paragraph"> <p data-block-key="xzdsg"></p><img alt="ada.gif" class="richtext-image left" height="55" src="https://redbuttegarden.org/media/images/ada.width-500.png" width="57"><p data-block-key="d78aa"></p><p data-block-key="esbda">Red Butte Garden buildings, Amphitheatre, and some of our other outdoor areas are accessible. Please call the Visitor Center at <a href="tel:801-585-0556">801-585-0556</a> or email <a href="mailto:information@redbutte.utah.edu">information@redbutte.utah.edu</a> for more information.</p> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <section class="block-heading"> <h2 class="text-center green">Smoking Policy</h2> </section> <section class="block-paragraph"> <p data-block-key="35k7c">In compliance with the Utah Clean Air Act and to preserve and protect our collections, Red Butte Garden is a non-smoking facility. Smoking is permitted only in designated areas. Thank you for your cooperation.</p><p data-block-key="dvmk6"></p> </section> </div> </div> </section> <section class="block-two_columns"> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="col-md-6"> <section class="block-heading"> <h2 class="text-center green">Picnic Policy</h2> </section> <section class="block-paragraph"> <p data-block-key="lnssf">Due to limited space and facilities, Red Butte Garden requests that guests adhere to our rules and policies when planning a picnic in the Garden.</p><p data-block-key="66ku0">Please review our full <a href="https://redbuttegarden.org/plan-your-garden-visit/general-info/picnic-policy/">Picnic Policy.</a></p> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <section class="block-heading"> <h2 class="text-center green">Animal Policy</h2> </section> <section class="block-paragraph"> <p data-block-key="q9nhe">Only <i>service animals</i> are allowed inside Red Butte Garden or the Amphitheatre. Please do not leave any animals in the parking lot or in your car.</p> </section> </div> </div> </section> <section class="block-two_columns"> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="col-md-6"> <section class="block-heading"> <h2 class="text-center green">Refund & Cancellation Policy</h2> </section> <section class="block-paragraph"> <p data-block-key="p86ga">For adult classes, summer camps, and other classes.</p><p data-block-key="d0elf">Please review our full <a href="https://redbuttegarden.org/refund-policy/">Refund Policy</a>.</p> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <section class="block-heading"> <h2 class="text-center green">Outside Educator Policy</h2> </section> <section class="block-paragraph"> <p data-block-key="do43a">Non-school-based classes and tours led by instructors not affiliated with Red Butte Garden are not permitted. All school and college-based classes and/or private programming will be considered.</p><p data-block-key="4jml2">Please review our full <a href="https://redbuttegarden.org/plan-your-garden-visit/general-info/outside-educator-policy/">Outside Educator Policy</a> for more information.</p> </section> </div> </div> </section> <section class="block-green_heading"> <h2 class="text-center green">PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INFO</h2> </section> <section class="block-two_columns"> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="col-md-6"> <section class="block-heading"> <h2 class="text-center green">Public Transportation</h2> </section> <section class="block-paragraph"> <p data-block-key="g8k5g">There is no direct public transportation to Red Butte Garden though there are options that will get you close to the Visitor Center and Amphitheatre. From these stops, you can either walk to the Garden or catch one of the University鈥檚 free shuttles. It is an uphill hike to the Garden and Amphitheatre from bus and TRAX stops, and there aren鈥檛 many sidewalks in Research Park, so you must walk on the road in some areas.</p><p data-block-key="b60y8">Check the public transportation schedules for routes to the University of Utah campus, medical center, or Research Park before planning your trip to the Garden:</p><ul><li data-block-key="kcfj1"><a href="https://www.rideuta.com/">Bus and TRAX schedules</a></li><li data-block-key="ban7h"><a href="https://www.rideuta.com/rider-tools/app-center/">Apps and tools for mobile phones</a></li><li data-block-key="sw0va"><a href="https://www.rideuta.com/services/paratransit/">UTA paratransit services</a></li></ul> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <section class="block-heading"> <h2 class="text-center green">University Shuttle</h2> </section> <section class="block-paragraph"> <p data-block-key="i7355">The <a href="https://commuterservices.utah.edu/campus-shuttle/">University鈥檚 free on-demand shuttle</a> will take you from the medical TRAX station to Red Butte Garden and Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU). From the U of U Medical Center TRAX station, cross the street to the bus/shuttle stop. Call <a href="tel:801-581-4189">801-581-4189</a> (<a href="tel:801-581-4189">801-581-4189</a> after 6 PM), and choose Medical TRAX as the pick-up station and Natural History Museum of Utah as the drop-off station. Red Butte Garden is located next door to the NHMU.</p><p data-block-key="61im3">Note that shuttles run Monday through Friday. Shuttles do not run on days that the University is closed.</p><p data-block-key="15cnp"></p> </section> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </main>  <footer> <div id="prefooterbg"> <div id="prefooter" class="container"> <div class="row text-center"> <div class="col-xs-4"> <a href="/memberships/"> <div class="hover"> <figure> <picture> <source srcset="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/footer/become_a_member_icon.webp" type="image/webp"> <source srcset="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/footer/become_a_member_icon.png" type="image/png"> <img src="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/footer/become_a_member_icon.png" alt="ID card icon"> </picture> <figcaption>BECOME A MEMBER</figcaption> </figure> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-xs-4"> <a href="https://redbuttegarden.org/garden-rx/"> <div class="hover"> <figure> <picture> <source srcset="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/footer/donate_to_the_garden_icon.webp" type="image/webp"> <source srcset="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/footer/donate_to_the_garden_icon.png" type="image/png"> <img src="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/footer/donate_to_the_garden_icon.png" alt="Dollar symbol icon"> </picture> <figcaption>DONATE TO THE GARDEN</figcaption> </figure> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-xs-4"> <a href="/volunteer-at-red-butte-garden/"> <div class="hover"> <figure> <picture> <source srcset="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/footer/volunteer_with_us_icon.webp" type="image/webp"> <source srcset="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/footer/volunteer_with_us_icon.png" type="image/png"> <img src="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/footer/volunteer_with_us_icon.png" alt="Shovel icon"> </picture> <figcaption>VOLUNTEER WITH US</figcaption> </figure> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="rbgfooterbg"> <div id="rbgfooter" class="container"> <br/> <div id="social-media-wrapper"> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/red-butte-garden-and-arboretum-salt-lake-city" aria-label="Red Butte Garden's Yelp page"> <div class="yelp"></div> </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60922-d269627-Reviews-Red_Butte_Garden-Salt_Lake_City_Utah.html" aria-label="Red Butte Garden's Trip Advisor page"> <div class="tripadvisor"></div> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redbutte" aria-label="Red Butte Garden's Facebook page"> <div class="facebook"></div> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://instagram.com/redbuttegarden/" aria-label="Red Butte Garden's Instragram page"> <div class="instagram"></div> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://twitter.com/redbuttegarden" aria-label="Red Butte Garden's Twitter page"> <div class="twitter"></div> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/RedButteGarden" aria-label="Red Butte Garden's YouTube page"> <div class="youtube"></div> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/redbuttegarden/" aria-label="Red Butte Garden's Pinterest page"> <div class="pinterest"></div> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="space"> <hr> </div> <div class="space"> <hr> </div> <div class="space"> <hr> </div>  <div class="rbgfooterlinks hide-mobile"> <ul> <li><a href="/contact-us/">CONTACT US</a><span class="hide-mobile">|</span> </li> <li><a href="/advisory-board/">BOARD</a><span class="hide-mobile">|</span> </li> <li><a href="/local-retail-partners/">LOCAL RETAIL PARTNERS</a><span class="hide-mobile">|</span> </li> <li><a href="/public-relations/">PUBLIC RELATIONS</a><span class="hide-mobile">|</span> </li> <li><a href="/plan-your-garden-visit/general-info/">INFO & POLICIES</a><span class="hide-mobile">|</span> </li> <li><a href="/employment/">EMPLOYMENT</a><span class="hide-mobile">|</span> </li> <li><a href="https://utah.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9mNKWsQp2J0w3jg" target="_blank">DONATION REQUEST</a><span class="hide-mobile">|</span> </li> <li><a href="https://utah.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6wWxL66XJTEh55A" target="_blank">UPDATE YOUR INFO</a>    <span class="hide-mobile">|</span>    </li> <li><a href="https://55218.blackbaudhosting.com/55218/page.aspx?pid=201" target="_blank">SIGN UP FOR OUR EVENT EBLASTS</a>     </li> </ul> </div>   <div class="hide-desktop"> <br/> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="col-xs-6"> <div class="foot-btn-wrap"> <a class="footer-button hover" href="/contact-us/"> <span class="footer-btn-inner center text-center">CONTACT US</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-6"> <div class="foot-btn-wrap"> <a class="footer-button hover" href="/advisory-board/"> <span class="footer-btn-inner center text-center">BOARD</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-6"> <div class="foot-btn-wrap"> <a class="footer-button hover" href="/local-retail-partners/"> <span class="footer-btn-inner center text-center">LOCAL RETAIL PARTNERS</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-6"> <div class="foot-btn-wrap"> <a class="footer-button hover" href="/public-relations/"> <span class="footer-btn-inner center text-center">PUBLIC RELATIONS</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-6"> <div class="foot-btn-wrap"> <a class="footer-button hover" href="/plan-your-garden-visit/general-info/"> <span class="footer-btn-inner center text-center">INFO & POLICIES</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-6"> <div class="foot-btn-wrap"> <a class="footer-button hover" href="/employment/"> <span class="footer-btn-inner center text-center">EMPLOYMENT</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-6"> <div class="foot-btn-wrap"> <a class="footer-button hover" href="https://utah.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9mNKWsQp2J0w3jg" target="_blank"> <span class="footer-btn-inner center text-center">DONATION REQUEST</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-6"> <div class="foot-btn-wrap"> <a class="footer-button hover" href="https://utah.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6wWxL66XJTEh55A" target="_blank"> <span class="footer-btn-inner center text-center">UPDATE YOUR INFO</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12"> <div class="foot-btn-wrap"> <a class="footer-button hover" href="https://55218.blackbaudhosting.com/55218/page.aspx?pid=201" target="_blank"> <span class="footer-btn-inner center text-center">SIGN UP FOR OUR EVENT EBLASTS</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="space"> <hr> </div> <div class="row"> <div id="uofu" class="col-xs-4"> <a href="https://www.utah.edu"> <picture> <source srcset="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/footer/footer-uofu-logo.webp" type="image/webp"> <img alt="University of Utah logo" src="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/footer/footer-uofu-logo.png" class="responsive img-center hover" width="298em" height="74em"/> </picture> </a> </div> <div id="footerlogo" class="col-xs-4"> <a href="https://www.redbuttegarden.org"> <picture> <source srcset="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/footer/rbg-footer-logo-new-stack.webp" type="image/webp"> <img alt="Red Butte Garden logo" src="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/footer/rbg-footer-logo-new-stack.png" class="responsive img-center hover" width="241em" height="104em"/> </picture> </a> </div> <div id="zap" class="col-xs-4"> <a href="http://www.zapisyou.org"> <picture> <source srcset="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/footer/footer-zap-logo.webp" type="image/webp"> <img alt="Salt Lake County ZAP logo" src="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/redbuttegarden/img/footer/footer-zap-logo.png" class="responsive img-center hover" width="243em" height="102em"/> </picture> </a> </div> </div> <div class="space"> <hr> </div> <div class="space"> <hr> </div> <div class="row"> <div id="contactinfo1" class="col-sm-12"><a href="tel:8015850556" style="color:white">801.585.0556</a> | 300 WAKARA WAY, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84108 </div> <div id="contactinfo2" class="col-sm-12">Copyright © 2024 Red Butte Garden</div> </div> <div class="space"> <hr> </div>  <div class="rbgfooterlinks hide-mobile"> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/">NONDISCRIMINATION & ACCESSIBILITY</a>   <span class="hide-mobile">|</span>    </li> <li><a href="http://www.utah.edu/disclaimer/">DISCLAIMER</a>   <span class="hide-mobile">|</span>    </li> <li><a href="http://www.utah.edu/privacy/">PRIVACY</a>   <span class="hide-mobile">|</span>    </li> <li><a href="http://www.utah.edu/credits.php">CREDITS & ATTRIBUTIONS</a>   </li> </ul> </div>   <div class="hide-desktop"> <br/> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="col-xs-12"> <div class="foot-btn-wrap"> <a class="footer-button hover" href="http://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/" target="_blank"> <span class="footer-btn-inner center text-center red-bg">NONDISCRIMINATION & ACCESSIBILITY</span> </a> </div> <br/> </div> <div class="col-xs-6"> <div class="foot-btn-wrap"> <a class="footer-button hover" href="http://www.utah.edu/disclaimer/" target="_blank"> <span class="footer-btn-inner center text-center red-bg">DISCLAIMER</span> </a> </div> <br/> </div> <div class="col-xs-6"> <div class="foot-btn-wrap"> <a class="footer-button hover" href="http://www.utah.edu/privacy/" target="_blank"> <span class="footer-btn-inner center text-center red-bg">PRIVACY</span> </a> </div> <br/> </div> <div class="col-xs-12"> <div class="foot-btn-wrap"> <a class="footer-button hover" href="http://www.utah.edu/credits.php" target="_blank"> <span class="footer-btn-inner center text-center red-bg">CREDITS & ATTRIBUTIONS</span> </a> </div> <br/> </div> </div> </div>  </div> </div>  </footer> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://redbuttegarden.org/static/home/js/two_col_general.js"></script> </body> </html>

CINXE.COM

General Info - Red Butte Garden