Allen Centennial Garden
Now Open for Visitors

Plan Your Visit

The Garden is open to visitors from 1pm to dusk during the week, and dawn to dusk on the weekends. A reservation is needed in order to maintain safe physical distancing among our visitors. You can make a reservation here.
You can learn about planning your visit below. We’ve re-imagined a Garden experience built around a brief walking visit, allowing as many guests as safely possible to catch up on what’s been happening while we’ve been apart.
Check this page for regular updates.

Reservations

Allen Centennial Garden is open to visitors from 1pm to dusk, Monday through Friday, and dawn to dusk on the weekend. In the event of inclement weather, the Garden will remain closed. Follow the link above to make a reservation.

Parking

There is metered street parking on Babcock Drive, as well as a parking ramp on Observatory Drive.

Dragonfly

Social Distancing and Masks

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, face masks or face coverings are required to enter the Garden. In addition, we request you practice physical distancing of six feet apart.

Dog in the Garden

Dogs

Well-behaved, four-legged friends are welcome on your Garden visit. We ask that dogs remain on leash and on the path at all times.

Bench

Seating

Most seating will be unavailable during Phase One reopening. Please bring your own chair or blanket if you wish to linger.

Garden Path

One-Way Paths

Please follow the suggested one-way, accessible route through the Garden. The route is a complete circuit and you can walk it multiple times if desired.

Bathrooms

No public restrooms are available in the Garden or nearby.

Student Receiving Plant at Plant Adoption Day

Events and Activities

The Garden is open for strolling only, and no events or special activities are permitted or scheduled at this time. This includes personal activities such as picnics and small gatherings greater than 4 people.

Bee Keepers in Action

Group Size

Groups of up to four individuals will be welcome.