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New Jersey State Botanical Garden at Skylands

Botanical garden · Ringwood, NJ

State botanical garden at Skylands with 96 acres of gardens, a manor house and woodland trails. Entry is free; a parking fee applies on summer weekends.

New Jersey State Botanical Garden at Skylands, Ringwood, New Jersey. Photograph from Wikimedia Commons.
Photo: Mwanner (English Wikipedia) · uploaded September 2005 · CC BY-SA 3.0
AdmissionFree; parking fee

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LocationRingwood, New Jersey

5 Morris Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456

HoursSee published hours below

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

Hours & admission

Published hours
Open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM during Eastern Daylight Time and 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM during Eastern Standard Time.
Admission details
Admission to the garden is free.
Parking
State parking fee on summer Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day: $5 NJ vehicles, $7 others (cash only). Free at other times.
Contact
973-962-9534
5 Morris Road
Ringwood, NJ 07456

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

Main garden roads are paved and accessible. Accessible parking in Lot A; trails are uneven and rocky.

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