COVID-19 UPDATE
Due to public health orders, the UCLA campus is currently closed. The Botanical Garden is closed to the general public. Essential UCLA staff, students, and patients that are already on campus can visit on weekdays. The Garden is completely closed on weekends. The only open gates are those near the La Kretz Garden Pavilion. Bathrooms are closed. Visitors must wear a face covering and practice physical distancing. Guided tours are on hold. Thank you for patience—we look forward to welcoming everyone back as soon as possible.
HOURS
February – October
Monday – Friday: 8AM to 5PM
Saturday – Sunday: 9AM to 5PM
November – January
Monday – Friday: 8AM to 4PM
Saturday – Sunday: 9AM to 4PM
Closed on UCLA Holidays. There is no admission fee for the Garden.
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
The Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden is located on the southeastern corner of the UCLA campus in West Los Angeles, California. The Garden can be accessed from multiple gates. The main entrance is located at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion (707 Tiverton Ave. Los Angeles California, 90095). Restrooms are available in this building.
There is very limited parking at UCLA on weekdays, and we recommend taking public transportation, biking, or ride share options. The Metro, Culver City, and Santa Monica buses all have stops near the Botanical Garden. On weekends, there is more available parking, but we still recommend these options.
Visitors can park in Visitor Parking in UCLA Parking Structure 2. Rates are $3/hour or $13/day, and you must pay with your license plate # at a kiosk when you park. Do not wait to pay until you return or you will likely be ticketed. Do not park in spots labeled with a permit type other than green visitor parking. There are also metered parking spots in Westwood Village and on Manning Ave. Click here for a map of nearby parking options..
PET POLICY
Leashed pets are allowed in the garden. Please stay on the paths and clean up after your pet.
TOURS
**In-person tours are currently on hold due to COVID-19. Thank you for your patience.**
Docent led tours are scheduled for the first Saturday of every month at 1 PM meeting at The La Kretz Garden Pavilion. Private tours for groups can also be arranged. Get more information about tours here.
GARDEN MAP
Check out the map to explore the different botanical collections in the Garden. Click here to access a PDF of the Garden map. Learn more about our Garden Collections here.
