COVID-19 UPDATE
We received approval to reopen on Monday April 26th 2021. Please help us stay open by adhering to county and campus health guidelines.
• Everyone over 2 years old must wear a mask.
• Maintain a physical distance from other visitors.
• Gatherings of any kind (including UCLA departs) are not permitted at this time.
• Hours are: 8am-5pm weekdays and 9am-5pm weekends.
• All gates are open.
• Restrooms are still closed.
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.
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 & BROCHURE
Check out the map to explore the different botanical collections in the Garden. Download our brochure here in English or Spanish. Learn more about our Garden Collections here.
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..