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Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

Botanical garden · Vail, CO

Five acres of alpine plants in Ford Park, Vail, at 8,200 feet. Gardens open daily dawn to dusk with free entry and a $20 suggested donation; the site is sloped.

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Vail, Colorado. Photograph from Wikimedia Commons.
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AdmissionFree; $20 donation suggested

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LocationVail, Colorado

522 S. Frontage Rd. E., Vail, CO 81657

HoursSee published hours below

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

Hours & admission

Published hours
Gardens: daily, dawn to dusk. Education Center: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission details
Free admission year-round. A $20 per person donation is suggested; no admission fee is required.
Parking
Vail Village Parking Structure and Ford Park lot: town rate $2/hour, first hour free. $20 event parking fee in Ford Park on some summer event days.
Contact
(970) 476-0103
522 S. Frontage Rd. E.
Vail, CO 81657

Checked September 29, 2026 · Official visitor source · Hours source

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

Access & getting there

The Gardens sit on sloped terrain, with downhill paths in and an uphill walk back to parking.

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