Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
The Roger Williams Park Botanical Center opened in March 2007. Voted the “Best Urban Oasis” by the 2007 Editor’s Poll in Rhode Island Monthly magazine, it is the largest public indoor display gardens in New England encompassing approximately 12,000 square feet of indoor gardens. During a visit to the Botanical Center, relax by a waterfall, enjoy the wonderful fragrance of flowers from around the world, take a child on a scavenger hunt or bring a camera or sketch pad! Our displays change during the year so please come back to see something new!
The City has entered into an agreement with the University of Rhode Island’s College of the Environment and Life Sciences to provide horticultural and environmental programs at the Botanical Center. Each fall and spring, the College of the Environment and Life Sciences Outreach Center at the Roger Williams Botanical Center (CELS Outreach Center) has an interesting and varied set of class offerings. Click here to check out the most recent brochure.
Adding to our wonderful indoor gardens, construction of outdoor gardens will begin in 2008.
Admission:
Adults $3.00
Children 6-12 $1.00
Children under 6 - Free
Group rates can be booked for 10 or more people with 10 days advance notice by calling 785-9450 ext. 263. Docent tours are available through the CELS Outreach Center. Please call for availability and fees, 785-9450 ext 250.
Hours:
11AM - 4 PM Tuesday through Sunday
Closed Mondays (except holidays)
Last ticket will be sold at 3:30pm
For Directions, please click here
The Roger Williams Park Botanical Center is a beautiful and unique setting for your special event, wedding, fundraiser, or for photographs. For more information about rental rates and availability of the Center and event tent, please contact the Parks Department at 785-9450 ext 240. To view photographs of the facilities, click here.
