San Antonio Botanical Garden
About
Scenic, 38-acre area with trails, a pond, roses & native plants, a glass conservatory & a cafe.
Visitors rate it highly — 4.7 out of 5 across 8,481 Google reviews.
Parking is the easy part: a free lot, a paid lot, free street parking and metered street parking. And if it does not suit, 18 more gardens in San Antonio are listed further down this page.
The quick take
Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other gardens in San Antonio.
What works
Consistently well reviewed
4.7 stars held across 8,481 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
A genuine local landmark
8,481 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Open every day
No closed days on the schedule, though the hours shift through the week.
Works with kids
Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.
Restrooms on site
The difference between an hour here and a whole afternoon, especially with a group.
Worth knowing first
Dogs are not permitted
Leave them at home, or look at the dog parks listed for the same city instead.
Popular enough to be busy
8,481 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.
Strongly seasonal
What is in bloom drives the whole visit. In winter this is a barer, much quieter place than the photographs suggest.
Planning a visit
General guidance for gardens, adjusted for what this listing records.
What to expect
Planted grounds built for a slow loop — paths, labelled beds, and a bench roughly when you need one.
A good fit for plant people, photographers and anyone wanting a calm hour.
When to go
Peak bloom is the whole point and it moves by species — check what is flowering first.
What to bring
- A camera
- Comfortable shoes
- Admission money if the garden is ticketed
Hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Amenities
Common questions about San Antonio Botanical Garden
What is San Antonio Botanical Garden?
Scenic, 38-acre area with trails, a pond, roses & native plants, a glass conservatory & a cafe. It is a garden in San Antonio, TX, at 555 Funston Pl.
What are the opening hours at San Antonio Botanical Garden?
Hours vary by day: Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Are dogs allowed at San Antonio Botanical Garden?
No. San Antonio Botanical Garden is not listed as allowing dogs.
Are there restrooms at San Antonio Botanical Garden?
Yes, restrooms are available at San Antonio Botanical Garden.
Is there parking at San Antonio Botanical Garden?
Parking options here include a free lot, a paid lot, free street parking and metered street parking.
Is San Antonio Botanical Garden good for kids?
Yes — San Antonio Botanical Garden is flagged as family-friendly.
How is San Antonio Botanical Garden rated?
San Antonio Botanical Garden holds 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,481 Google reviews.
What else is nearby?
San Antonio has 18 other gardens listed on AllParx, including Lucile Halsell Conservatory, UTSA Campus Garden and Landa Community Garden.
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