Red Butte Garden
Salt Lake City, Utah
Red Butte Garden Photography Fee: A fee of $100 + admission is charged by Red Butte Garden for photography. Admission for Adults is $16 per person.
Garden considers the entire month of May “peak bloom season”. From past years I have found late April starts looking look. The snow is generally all melted by the beggining of April.
Features: Mountains, creek, waterfall, ponds, wildflowers, blossoms
Availability: 24/7
Address: 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Additional Notes: There is quite a bit of walking involved. Be sure you wear approriate footwear for walking up hills and long distance.
Red Butte Garden is a botanical garden located in Salt Lake City, Utah, renowned for its collection of plants, vibrant landscapes, and diverse ecosystems. Spanning over 100 acres at the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, Red Butte Garden offers visitors a serene and educational experience immersed in nature.
Established in 1985, Red Butte Garden is affiliated with the University of Utah and serves as both a public garden and a research institution. Its mission is to cultivate an appreciation for the plant kingdom while promoting conservation and sustainability practices.
In addition to its outdoor exhibits, Red Butte Garden is home to the state-of-the-art Orangerie, a greenhouse facility housing exotic plants from around the globe. The Orangerie provides visitors with a glimpse into diverse ecosystems, from tropical rainforests to arid deserts, and offers educational programs on plant conservation and horticulture.