The Little Garden Schoolhouse

About

You will find The Little Garden Schoolhouse in Phoenix, AZ, at 2243 E University Dr, listed here as a garden.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.8 out of 5 across 12 Google reviews.

Mind the closed days: Saturday and Sunday. Parking is the easy part: a free lot and free street parking. And if it does not suit, 19 more gardens in Phoenix 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 Phoenix.

What works

Under the radar
Strong ratings from a small crowd (12 reviews). Expect fewer people than the headline spots draw.
Free parking
A free lot and free street parking — one less thing to pay for.
Easy to pair with a second stop
19 other gardens sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.
An official site to check first
Whoever runs this garden posts schedules, closures and events there.

Worth knowing first

Closed Saturday and Sunday
Check the hours panel before you set out — the closed days are easy to miss.
A narrow window to fit it in
Open 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM and no longer — an evening visit is out.
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. The gates are open 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM.

What to bring

A camera
Comfortable shoes
Admission money if the garden is ticketed

Hours

Monday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Amenities

Parking Available

Featured in

#14 in Best Gardens in Phoenix, AZ

Common questions about The Little Garden Schoolhouse

What is The Little Garden Schoolhouse?

The Little Garden Schoolhouse is a garden in Phoenix, AZ, at 2243 E University Dr.

What are the opening hours at The Little Garden Schoolhouse?

Hours vary by day: Monday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed.

Is there parking at The Little Garden Schoolhouse?

Parking options here include a free lot and free street parking.

How is The Little Garden Schoolhouse rated?

The Little Garden Schoolhouse holds 4.8 out of 5 stars from 12 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Phoenix has 19 other gardens listed on AllParx, including Le Potager Atelier, Arizona Moonlight Grow and Canaan In the Desert.