Can I have a meeting, a party or a family reunion at Hatcher Garden?
Can I take pictures at Hatcher Garden?
What kind of activities are available at Hatcher Garden?
When I walk the paved paths in the garden, how many miles is it?
Are dogs allowed in Hatcher Garden?
Is there a price for admission to enter Hatcher Garden?
When is Hatcher Garden open?
Can I get married at Hatcher Garden?
Are dogs allowed in Hatcher Garden?
Yes. We welcome people friendly dogs and ask you to please leash your dogs and clean up after them. Please be respectful of others as you walk the paths with your dogs for the safety and enjoyment of all of our visitors and natural wildlife.
Is there a price for admission to enter Hatcher Garden?
Admission is FREE (but donations are greatly appreciated). There are donation boxes located at the paved walkway entrance near the office (beside the Water Wise Demonstration Garden) and the Jess Taylor Pavilion.
When is Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve open?
Hatcher Garden is open 365 days a year during daylight hours. Please visit us at those times.
Can I get married at Hatcher Garden?
Yes! There are several locations throughout the Garden where a wedding can be held. You will need to reserve space in the garden for your wedding to ensure a location is available. See the Rentals (under the Visit button) for more information.
Can I have a meeting, a party, or a family reunion at Hatcher Garden?
Yes! Hatcher Garden is a perfect place to have a meeting or a party, but there are some things to keep in mind. You will need to book the garden in advance to ensure a spot is available. See the Rentals (under the Visit button) for more information.
Can I take pictures at Hatcher Garden?
Yes! Amateur photography is always welcome and donations are appreciated for photography use of Hatcher Garden. Professional photography is only allowed with a confirmed, scheduled reservation with Hatcher Garden. See the Photo & Video Shoots link at the bottom of this page for Professional Photography requests.
What kind of activities are available at Hatcher Garden?
Come have a picnic, walk on the trails (we have an exercise program - see Exercise under the Visit button), yoga, QiGong, bird watch, read or draw. Come relax and once you have fallen in love, become a Hatcher Garden volunteer or as we call our valued volunteers, Hearts of Hatcher.
When I walk the paved paths in the garden, how many miles is it?
If you walk all the paved paths in Hatcher Garden, you will have walked one mile. The original garden paved path (red) is a quarter of a mile, the Thomas W. Bartram Trail (blue) is one quarter mile and Mary Black Foundation Woodland Trail (yellow) is one half mile. You can download the Hatcher Garden map. If you are looking for exercise suggestions in the garden, see Fit in the Garden, created by Tonya Ray, the Wellness Coordinator at Summit Hills.
NOTICE: While on the grounds at Hatcher Garden, you are under your own cognizance. Please be aware that you are in a natural setting and there are factors beyond our control. We cannot be responsible for falling limbs, acts of God, behavior of wild animals, etc. For your safety and the safety of our aquatic life, stay out of the water, streams and off the rocks. Please do not disturb the wildlife. Thank you for your responsible behavior.