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2008 Tours and Hours

There are three great ways to tour the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden:

1) A private tour for your group is a great way to see the garden and may be arranged by contacting tour coordinator . If email is not possible, you may call at (206) 909-3965. These docent-led tours are offered Thursday through Sunday and other days by special arrangement only.  Tours generally start at 11:00 a.m. and last two hours. The group must be 6-15 people in size. The fee is $10 per adult ($5 for youths 12-17).  For student organizations, a flat fee of $60 is charged, up to a maximum of 15 persons per tour. 

2) For individuals or groups fewer than six people, pre-scheduled guided tours are offered throughout the year via the Shoreline and Edmonds Parks & Recreation Departments.  The fees are the same as above.  These two-hour tours are good for individuals or couples, since they effectively gather a critical mass (6-15 persons).  They are scheduled for 11:00am on Saturday mornings. See our online calendar for scheduled tour dates.

For more information and to register please contact the Shoreline Parks & Recreation Department at (206) 418-3383 or the Edmonds Parks & Recreation Department at (425) 771-0230.

3) A free self-guided tour is also a great way to tour the garden. Maps and plant lists are available to guide you. Visitors are welcome Friday through Sunday at designated hours. The MsK Rare Plant Nursery on site at the Garden is also open at these times.

In advance of your visit we recommend visiting the History page of this website.  The photos and details will greatly enhance any visit to the Garden. Tours are wheelchair accessible.  The size of the paths limits each tour to 15 people.  All visitors must remain on the paths to avoid soil compaction and damage to plants. The upper garden is flat. The path to the lower garden is relatively steep but manageable by wheelchairs.

Please note that parking is limited.  The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden is located in a residential neighborhood with a narrow street right-of-way.  When planning to visit the Garden, carpooling is strongly recommended.  Please respect the rights and privacy of our neighbors, and leave room between your car and the road for pedestrians.  If you have questions about parking, contact us. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.