What a gem of a place! Absolutely beautiful. The different gardens are wonderful. There is a cute waterfall. The children’s garden is cute but it is closed now due to Covid. They have different events and now it is Bootanicals their Halloween event. It is cute and perfect for kids. I highly recommend this place. I have yet to attend a concert here but the amphitheater is beautiful. The workers are super friendly. The grounds are super well maintained. This is a must visit place.

This is a gem in SLC!!! I went there to enjoy the garden and found first that it was free in October before 4 pm. The garden is very well organized and was decorated with Halloween stuff, pumpkins, riddles, information and activities for kids. Was very fun and I bet at night it must be much better. One of the most popular top attractions in SLC.

One of the most beautiful and relaxing botanical gardens I visited. Loved the way they categorized different sections of flowers , herbs , plants etc.... one can enjoy , do a picnic and learn about different plants at the same time , so glad I made it in my 2 days visit to Salt Lake City it’s so well kept , tidy and lush green , such a treat to our eyes

Great place to take the family and enjoy a horticultural moment. They do a superb job here. We enjoyed their Halloween setup.

Such a lovely place! Beautiful in the summer and fall, can’t wait to check it out this winter.

One of the most beautiful botanic gardens that Ive been to. Very diverse, with individual gardens that flow into each other, there are plants from every corner of the globe, I would highly recommend this stop on a visit to Salt Lake City

Empty and beautiful this time of year! Lots of Halloween themed placards and decorations for you and the kids to enjoy!! BeaUTAHful

It was a beautiful day to be outside and what better place to be than Red Butte Gardens. Yes all decked out in October splendor and with Halloween accessories. Loved the visit will go again.

We visited on one of the free admission days. There were no crowds as we had thought there would be. It is a beautiful place. I took notes of the bushes and trees that were 10-15 tall because I want to put one in the backyard. You know they will grow in the valley because they are thriving in the foothills where the garden is located.Special time right now: They have decorated the garden for Halloween. Look for the Golden Pumpkins!

Just beautiful! I enjoyed my time at Red Butte Garden very much. The gardens are a feast for the senses, but if you prefer, there are wilder trails among the native trees and plants around the property. Many hidden benches, alcoves and picnic tables are found throughout and would be a perfect place for a picnic. The childrens garden has a sweet little splash pad and a small ivy maze that are very quaint, so children have a space that caters to them too. There was a couple married there the day that we visited and I cant imagine a more beautiful setting for such an event. There is also a gift shop, but most items, though beautiful and useful, are very spendy. The price of admission isnt inexpensive either, we spent about $35 for two adults and a child. We spent a little over two hours exploring and enjoyed ourselves immensely. Next time well plan to take some of the longer perimeter trails that we didnt have time to experience on our first visit so that we can get more bang for our buck.

A truly tranquil place. Come for the diverse species and great programming. Stay for the benches and moments of solitude.

Spootacular! So fun to see everything with Halloween decor

Beautifullll!! Whether you love horticulture or you just love to see something beautiful this is the place to see!I, have a Black Thumb and kill practically everything I touch, but that doesnt mean I dont enjoy an amazing garden such as this. It was a real treat to visit.The free tram tour is very informative and I would suggest you take it before you head out on your own. The docent was very knowledgeable, sweet and kind. She answered all of our questions and was quick to point out her favorite areas that we might want to go and see.It is hill-y. My 80 year old father walks with a cane so exploring was a little difficult for him. My Mom is 77 and is a good walker. She really enjoyed exploring the Garden.Theres so much to see and do here for plant lovers and beauty lovers alike. The Red Butte Gardens are a Must See!!

Gorgeous gardens, totally worth the price of admission and time, the Utah political science student with the mesmerizing blue eyes at the front desk is worth going to see alone

This place is great! Lots of areas that make for great photos. A wide variety of plant life. If you are there during the summer, I would recommend bringing water as it can get incredibly hot.

Absolutely stunning all year long. The variety is amazing and the place is always beautifully maintained. Bulbs are up right now and theres always so many new unique plants every time I go. I highly recommend spending a few hours just wandering around and enjoying all the different gardens they have.

Hands down the most beautiful botanical garden I have ever been too. Loved how it was set up and you could walk for hours through the garden and surrounding landscape. A must see if youre visiting from the area. There are also so many great views!

Amazing fall colors, it was a nice walk surrounded by the beautys of nature. It was fun taking the family and finding all the golden jack-o-lanterns in the treasure hunt.

One of my favorite botanical gardens in North America. If I lived local I would come regularly to read, pray, wife date ...

GORGEOUS GARDENS. A must see.Would have given it 5 stars but there is no warning or caring recourse given by the front desk if you show up on a concert day and they decided to close early because of it. They should discount or offer a voucher.Guy is awesome. Yes his name is Guy. Look for him to ask about the plants.

This place is so beautiful and will not disappoint! They have paved walking paths and unpaved hiking paths. The amount of walking paths is amazing. There is a childrens garden, herb garden, rose garden, natural meadow, large pond with several waterfall features and so much more. They have concerts in the evenings and a great indoor reception area.

Amazing! The Halloween displays were very well thought out. Social distancing was respected and easy to observe.

Very nice property. For early spring, a lot of potted flowers. Im sure early summer will have more local vibrant plants. Easy to traverse this mountain side garden. There are more trails to hike outside of the garden. Theres also an amphitheater with headliner artists that perform here. Theres also a man made waterfall on one side of the garden. A nice place to smell the roses and just unwind and relax. Theres a beautiful overlook of Salt Lake City here.

I Love Red Butte Gardens! Whats more to say than that, for people to enjoy the outdoors! We enjoy our experience every time we visit. Bring your walking shoes, and hat, the garden is quite vast, lots of things to see and experience. I enjoy their wide variety of gardens, childrens garden, fragrance garden, rose garden, water garden, ect.. There are numerous wild trails going into the foothills, lots of hiking opportunities, Bonneville Shoreline Trail goes through the gardens. Lots of places to sit, and enjoy the scenery. They have a great concert line up every summer, Love this place!

A must visit in Salt Lake City! The sheer variety of plants, especially the topmost section of desert plans with all the colorful flowers. Some of them need water as less than once a month!Early morning would be the best time to visit as there are not a lot of shady places to help bear the afternoon sun. Dont forget to pre-book upper timeslot for visit.

So beautiful and serene. I love the variety of plants and scenery and the fact that everything is labeled. I need to go more often for sure!

Very beautiful botanical garden. There are a variety of gardens to explore, each featuring stunning yet pristine arrangements. Fantastic location for families, dates, and even weddings. Took my girlfriend as part of our anniversary celebration, and we loved it! Got some great photos and enjoyed the peaceful environment. Would highly recommend.

This was a great garden! We went on some of the trails in the back up the hill and we saw a rattle snake. He did not bother us because we didnt bother him but it was incredible to see such untouched nature so close. The flowers and set up was amazing.

My first time at Red Butte Garden was great. We went to a concert, 3 great bands, and the setting is beautiful. Its easy to get into, the temperature was great, the restrooms were very clean, the grass was nice, the moon came up over the concert after the sun set, and the atmosphere was just really fun to be in. We parked down the hill for free, and walked up to the venue. Getting back out was easy as well. I look forward to attending other shows or concerts at Red Butte in the future. two thumbs up!! Ps. Take your low back low to the ground (so those behind you can see) chairs or a blanket.

Its quiet, calm, and beautiful. Its a great place for a quiet escape or a group activity. I could spend all day there.

Looking forward to post covid so we can enjoy the day exploring the gardens. 1 hour is not enough time.The fragrance garden was perfect with the many scents I experienced, each unique and lovely. In the emotional and mental well being garden area, I learned more about me and what can assist me. I also enjoyed the Medicinal garden for the same reason.Overall, I loved it so much, I purchased a membership. ️️️

Stunning! One of the best curated yet natural feeling gardens I have ever been to. The pictures do not do it justice. Wonderful views of the valley as well and lots of hiking trails you can access from within the gardens.

A stunning experience any time of year

Loved it! Amazing place to visit and learn. Especially enjoyed the conservation gardens.

Great trails and formal gardens. We went along the oak tunnel on our way back and it was a great way to end it as it was shady and near the creek. Will definitely be coming back to check out more of the trails

An incredibly special place. I hope heaven is close to this. Beautiful and inspirational. Anyone who appreciates nature or botany MUST visit.

Beautiful and easy to keep socially distant from other groups with the wide walk ways.

My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary! Its a beautifully kept garden with a multitude of different plants and flowers, ranging from medicinal herbs all the way up to traditional roses! There are tons of secret little pathways to find, a lovely river (waterfall included), and it even has various hiking trails to traverse! Many places to sit and picnic if you choose to do so, and various events all year long. All in all, a great place to go on a date, hang out with friends, or even just wander around and relax. Highly recommend.

Beautiful place. Very informative as well. Staff are really nice.

Red Butte Garden recommends wearing masks - they should require & enforce it. Otherwise, a delightful experience.

Beautiful garden and peaceful area with amazing views of the valley. U of U students get in free.

BOOtanical for the month of October is so fun!

Not sure if I can add much more than what everyone else have said. Other than, it is a FANTASTIC place!! The fragrance in the garden was heavenly and wow, what a peaceful place. Worth every dime for the entrance and no doubt about it, my husband and I will be back!

This place is gorgeous. I proposed to my fiance here in a secluded corner. The spring time is unreal. Flowers blooming everywhere waving their little petals at the sky. If you have the opportunity come enjoy a great walk through these beautiful gardens. Bring a snack and share it with someone you care about.

We came on a free day in December, and it was beautiful. Our three-year-old loved running along all the paths, and we were surprised that the whole garden is 100 acres. It was nice to be above the inversion. We definitely will be visiting again.

There is a huge variety of flowers and other lush plants, both garden and desert. It is very spacious with lots to enjoy, including a hike that provides an excellent, elevated view above the city.

Very Beautiful. Exceeded our expectations. So many plants that were all well labeled. Kids loved the Lego statues and app game available at the time we went through. The nature trails up the mountain were so fun

Always love visiting Red Butte and today I was lucky enough to stumble upon a goshawk feeding on a pigeon near the ponds!

Great place to bring family and friends. Nice staff.

Beautiful, lots of different trails (I didnt go to) and a walking area with different gardens.

Red Butte Garden is absolutely beautiful! These pictures were taken in November. Even this late in the year things are still in full bloom.I cant wait to see what it looks like in spring and summer.

Soo beautiful! Very enjoyable environment with so many varieties of plant life

We have been going to Red Butte Garden for years. We often buy a family pass. Because our kids are older, we recently purchased a friends pass. The friends’ pass is great. You can bring 3 people besides yourself. The concerts are awesome. The scenery is beautiful & tranquil. There are many places to see and explore. The kids’ area is super fun, especially the squirting water and the climate lizard sculptures. Ultimately, Red Butte Garden is great for field trips, serene walks or just a nice and close way to escape the city. We love it!

Beautiful time to come is 2nd and 3rd week on Oct. it’s so beautiful here with all the color! I’m glad I came! Staff friendly, clean and memorable! Enjoy the pictures!

Always nice to take a walk here. I have seen rattlesnakes though

Absolutely beautiful place, kids friendly, visit the Medicinal Garden Herb Garden or my favorite the Fragrance Garden. There are a store with products, fragrances and everything you can imagine about flowers and plants , I just love it

Fun place to see a large amount of the life throughout Utah.While the fauna is limited to ducks, otters, and an abundance of flying insects (so many friendly bees!), their interactions with all the areas was quite enjoyable.There are plenty of benches and shady places to relax and take in the splender.

Beautiful grounds with manicured lawns, flowers and natural trails.

I really enjoy walking there trails and seeing and smelling the plants. There is poetry on posts scattered along the trails, and its updated from time to time. All the plants are well labeled. We spent 5 hours at a leisurely place, studying the plants and labels. Its a great way to visit with old friends.

This place is awesome. Best garden in utah!

I recently was able to DJ an event here and the staff was really nice and easy to work with. Their load in situation wasnt the best but they did make it easier their their help. The grounds were well kept and their communication was great!! Id recommend them for future events.

Such a beautiful place. Wasnt sure how theyd respond but even the kids loved it a were having a great time!! Learned a lot seen a lot...

This is undoubtably the most beautiful concert venue Ive ever been to. It is in a gorgeous location, and as the name might suggest, covered in wonderful garden vegetation. There were clean bathrooms near the stage ground and several sections in which to settle on. I was also surprised, but pleasantly so, that we were allowed to bring our own food and drink. Everyone seemed to be having a good time, and so did my mother and I.

Must visit place in Salt Lake City. Good hiking trails. Beautiful gardens. Wear tennis shoes so that it is easy to hike the higher grounds as the garden is on the foot hills of the hill.

Beautiful and well kept grounds. Great place to go for a walk with the family. Theres a good deal of shade as well so good for a hot day.

Red Butte Garden is arguably the most beautiful place in SLC that Ive been to. Its diverse in its collection of plants and has a scenic view of SLC from the top. The membership is a great, affordable investment and I make use of it whenever I can. Love this place!

This place is amazing!! The grounds are very well manicured, and there are trails around the back that explore the native flora. Bring water and sunscreen if you are going. There is not a lot of shade.

Picturesque beauty! You can go around the whole area within 1-2 hours. There are plenty of benches to sit and enjoy the view. Best time to visit - Fall.

Beautiful botanical gardens. Great layout with a childrens area. The best place for outdoor concerts in Salt Lake City

The Red Butte Garden Formal Garden is lovely. The concert venue is world class. The visitor center is well done, though thin on botanical interpretation.The other ~70% of the 100 acres given to them by the University of Utah - what they call the Natural Area - is fundamentally an afterthought. Maintenance is minimal, restoration is completely unfunded. The Conservation Horticulture Lead position is part-time! Interpretive signage is woefully inadequate. Even signage directing a visitor to the Natural Area does not exist.So, the Garden is halfway there.Essentially, the mission statement needs to be rewritten, or the garden Director and management need to refocus.Platitudes about education, habitat conservation and restoration are a sad substitute for action.Red Butte Garden needs to step up.For the people who fund them, and for all of the members of the plant, animal, mineral and microbial community that they claim to represent.

Gorgeous Gardens and well laid out. One of the most spectacular botanical gardens I visited in a very long time.

We went October 22nd. I need a cane to get around so it was difficult for me and I couldnt do it all but the fantastic colors were amazing.

Love this place! There is always something new to see, as the flowers/plants are changed, depending on the season. Everything is always well-kept and beautiful!

This was the best botanical garden out of many Ive seen!

Nice place to see al different kinds of flowers and plants. also good advice on gardening with less water. cosy at night with live music on monday . good viewpoints on the city.

Lovely place to visit

First time, really beautiful place.

I have always loved going to this place. Ive beening going since I was a child in the 90s; I even had my wedding there. They are always improving the grounds to showcase the many different plants that can make it in Utah, and even a few that require some help, for instance the orange tree in the orangerie. They also go visiting this place during the covid-19 pandemic down.They have you buy tickets in advance, stagger entrance time and require masks at all times. This cuts down on the amount of people on the grounds at any given time. Plus the suggested one-way route also helps patrons keep social distancing. This is an attraction that is doing it right.

The concerts are a perfect date night. You can bring your own alcohol and food to the venue. Bring your own low sitting lawn chair, or buy VIP tickets and they have them for you. The food is pretty decent as well...

Wonderful place to see a show with friends and picnic. It’s my favorite summertime activity

Great place to visit in the spring, summer, and fall, if you like native plants to Utah. It is a very big garden with many paved trails. Most all of the plants, shrubs, vines, and trees have descriptive markers.During the spring and summer you can purchase plants here.Also during the summer months you can go to live concerts of many quality musicians here, which is an awesome venue. But get your tickets early on most shows before they sell out.

Beautiful gardens combined with incredible views of the entire Salt Lake valley. A great way to spend few hours or a day. Be warned the whole garden is on the mountain so you are constantly walking up or down hill but it is so worth it.

Loved this venue! Bring a blanket, or low seated lawn chair and show up early to get a great spot. You can also bring your own adult beverages and food with you. The only downside is the hill you have to walk up from the general parking area. Id suggest taking a Lyft as the drop off area is right at the gate.

We went for my company summer party. I say that because I didn’t pay and I’m not sure how much it costs or if it’s worth the price of admissions.My children loved it, they would have spent more time, but we needed to head home. They really enjoyed running around searching for the various Lego art installations. They enjoyed running through various dirt paths and across bridges and jumping along the rocks across the water.

Beautiful grounds, great venue for concerts. we arrived as the gates opened and were way back in line, but got amazing seats, I dont think there are bad seats. so much nicer than that other outdoor venue. The restrooms are beautiful clean and accessible. The best part, the ease of getting out after the concert, was out in minutes. way way better than waiting hours else where. Brought my own Cooler full of adult beverages and a amazing tuna salad. We had a picnic during the concert. Bring a blanket to lay down people seem the respect the blanket boundaries, where as with out it people will sit on your feet. Red Butte I will be Back

Very relaxing place to roam and plenty of places to sit and enjoy the beauty. Friendly staff as well.

Very beautiful area! We didnt go inside the gardens, we hiked all around the grounds though and took beautiful fall pictures!

This place blew me away! It was not what i expected. Much larger than i thought and so beautiful. It is easy to relax within the gardens. I look forward to my next visit.

Beautiful and relaxing. Great with kids especially this summer (2018)because of the incredible Lego creations on display through September. Fairly hilly, but if you have a hard time walking there are free golf cart rides with a guide.

This place is beautiful! Absolutely loved the little hike trails, the gardens were breathtaking! Even though it was pretty hot out, it is worth seeing the different kinds of gardens!

Awesome, beautiful location. I used to come here all the time when I was a kid.

The most beautiful place Ive ever seen

Wonderful blend of native and non native plants in the most beautiful setting.

Beautiful, excellent place to study and meditate. I intend to return often.

Surprise! Limit access due to Covid.Need to buy tickets in advance and sold out for next week.

Fantastic gardens. Especially interested in their xeriscape gardens - so many beautiful plants that can thrive in dry conditions. The docent who greeted us was knowledgeable and friendly.

Beautiful, clean and serene atmosphere.

How could anything be better than walking in a beautiful acre garden. Spent my 23rd year here and it was the perfect relaxing day

Inspiring gardens. So many ideas for water wise landscape.

This large stretch of land is absolutely gorgeous! If you want to take an invigorating hike or just a peaceful stroll through the garden you can do both here. There is also an educational value to visiting Red Butte Garden; there are little signs that give the names of all the vegetation along with how much water and sunlight they need. They also have various opportunities for volunteers.The garden also hosts some concerts and seasonal events like Garden After Dark.Its a great place for people of all ages.Not to mention, its a short walk to the neighboring Utah Museum of Natural History so you can go to one after visiting the other.