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Aldridge Gardens

Botanical garden · Hoover, AL

City-owned garden in Hoover with a five-acre lake, walking trails, a bonsai terrace and a Storywalk. Entry is free; groups of ten or more need a reservation.

Aldridge Gardens, Hoover, Alabama. Photograph from Wikimedia Commons.
Photo: Joshua Crauswell · April 2012 · CC BY-SA 2.0
AdmissionFree garden entry

Groups of 10 or more need a reservation and pay a rental fee.

LocationHoover, Alabama

3530 Lorna Road, Hoover, AL 35216

HoursSee published hours below

Check the date you plan to visit. No live opening status.

Hours & admission

Published hours
Gates open daily 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Day and for special events.
Admission details
General admission is free.
Tickets and reservations
Groups of 10 or more need a reservation and pay a rental fee.
Contact
205.739.6558
3530 Lorna Road
Hoover, AL 35216

Checked September 29, 2026 · Official visitor source

For a future visit, confirm the date, ticket availability and special-event exceptions with the garden.

Access & getting there

The walking trail has been updated for accessibility.

Official visitor information

Before you leave

  • Confirm the schedule for your specific date.
  • Check reservations and parking separately.
  • Read the garden’s current visitor notices.
Read the visit checklist