Plan Your Visit
The Yampa River Botanic Park blossomed from a flat horse pasture in 1995 into a six-acre gem of ponds, berms, and over 60 unique gardens. Stroll along winding paths to discover trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals, along with sculptures that add an artistic touch to the natural beauty. The Park is also a community hub, offering a wide range of free programs, including live music, educational opportunities, and events for children, families, and visitors of all ages.
Hours
Dawn to dusk. 7 days a week.
Admission
Free
Donations are greatly appreciated to help keep the Botanic Park free for visitors. Donation boxes and credit card meters may be found in the gardens near both entrances.
Directions
1000 Pamela Ln, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Parking & Transportation
Limited free parking is available in designated spaces in the Emerald Park Sports Complex. Please park in designated spaces only. Overflow parking exists on Ski Town Way. Additionally, the Botanic Park is accessible from the Yampa River Core Trail by bike or foot. The free Steamboat Springs Transit system and the Yampa River Core Trail provide alternative access to the Park. Parking is prohibited on Pamela Lane. Please follow all posted parking signs.
Accessibility
Wheelchairs are encouraged to remain on the Loop Walk, Trail Entrance Walk, and North Perimeter Trail.
Some areas in the Gardens are not wheelchair accessible without assistance.
Six accessible parking spaces are located in the parking lot on a first-come-first-served basis.
Staff and volunteers provide assistance to enter the Botanic Park from the parking lot in the golf cart. Please call 970-846-5172 with 24 hours notice should you require assistance to schedule a pickup.
What To Do
Programs & Events
We host a variety of events and free programs throughout the year. There’s something for everybody!
Self-Guided Tours
Pick up a brochure at both entrances.
Guided Tours
Meet at the main entrance on the Botanic Walk. Tours are led by volunteers on Fridays & Sundays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m during the summer season.
Children’s Activity Books
Pick up a Children’s Activity Book from the brochure box at the main entrance or find them, along with colored pencils, in the Children’s Garden.
Serenity Walk
Slow down and reconnect with the Park’s Serenity Walk. Pick up this guided brochure at the Park’s main entrance, available in English and Spanish.
Visitor Guidelines
ADA Service animals are welcome, but please leave dogs and other pets at home. Please do not leave your pet in your vehicle.
Please stay on the paths.
Please do not pick flowers, walk through gardens, or climb trees. Do not eat anything from the gardens.
Please do not touch or climb on any sculpture.
You may bring your own food and beverages into the Botanic Park. There are many lovely areas you can enjoy a picnic lunch or dinner on blankets, benches, or tables by the Trillium House.
Please clean up after yourself and use the provided waste and recycling bins located by the Trillium House and both entrances.
Please help keep the gardens a place of serenity. No loud music, bikes, scooters, skateboards, etc.
The Botanic Park is a non-smoking facility (including e-cigarettes and vaporizers).
Please do not wade in ponds. Peter’s Pond is very deep and not safe for entry.