Boerner Botanical Gardens Opens For The Season

MILWAUKEE COUNTY, WI — Boerner Botanical Gardens in Whitnall Park reopened Friday with a new reservation system, and changes to allow for social distancing.

Organizers said the gardens, which typically open in April, are now in full bloom, and will offer another safe, outdoor activity for families through the summer.

Visitors must now reserve a time to visit the gardens using an online ticketing system.

Under the new system, admission is taken at an outdoor payment booth at the entrance to the gardens.

Tiny fairy gardens have been scattered through the gardens for visitors to seek out and a new floral artwork of 'Evelyn, Queen of the fairy gardens' will greet visitors to the gardens. Other upgrades to the garden included installation of permeable pavers in the Annual, Perennial and Shrub malls to provide better accessibility and drainage throughout the area.

The visitor center and gift shop will remain closed, but a comfort station and bathroom within the gardens will be open for visitors between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Boerner Botanical Gardens is open from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily through the summer months. Admission fees are $8 for adults, $6 for children. Milwaukee County residents receive discounted admission.

Visit www.boernerbotanicalgardens.com to reserve a time slot or call the visitor center at 414-525-5601 for information.