Plan Your Visit
Whether you’re visiting us just to get away and enjoy nature for awhile, to attend an event, or perhaps to get some exercise or enjoy some meditation; here are a few things we figured would help you plan your visit.
Open to the public May 1st through October 31st
Hours
TUESDAY – SUNDAY: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
MONDAY: CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
Open Late: Thursdays, June through August, until 7 pm.
Daily Rates
Admission tickets may be purchased at the gate.
Admission tickets are discounted to $5 every Wednesday!
Museums for all members can access the gardens at a reduced daily rate of $3
Please present your Museums for All Membership Card at the Gate
Getting Here
We’re located just off the Southern shores Lake Michigan in beautiful Michigan City, IN.
Visit us in person (experiencing this place is much better in person):
2055 EAST U.S. HIGHWAY 12
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
We’re located just off the Southern shores Lake Michigan in beautiful Michigan City, IN.
Visit us in person (experiencing this place is much better in person):
2055 EAST U.S. HIGHWAY 12
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
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Friendship Botanic Gardens
Field Trips
Take in the beauty of nature while also introducing your students to the native plants and gardening techniques used throughout the world.
With 105 acres, three miles of trails, 2,000 feet of waterfront along Trail Creek, and over 30 species of birds, The Gardens is the perfect place for your next educational outing!
Self-Guided field trips available
Tuesday – Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Other times are available upon request.
Rates
Check out our Field Trip Agreement for more details
Groups of 1 - 50
Child Fee: $1
Groups of 50 - 100
Child Fee: $2
Groups of 100+
Child Fee: $3
Fitness Garden
Generously donated by the Health Foundation of La Porte in 2018 and 2019, this interactive garden serves as a resource for the community by providing a space to promote health and wellness.
Each station offers a unique workout experience for beginners and advanced users alike, combining elements such as muscle/core strength and balance/flexibility.
The beautiful and natural environment at Friendship Botanic Gardens provides an abundance of opportunities to improve the mind, body, and spirit. The Fitness Garden, along with the hiking trails, allows visitors to form healthy habits that improve overall wellness.
The HFL Fitness Garden sits on the edge of the Cleveland Cliff’s Children’s Garden and overlooks Trail Creek and the Celebration Pavilion across the sprawling Celebration Meadow. Fitness Garden users assume all risk and responsibility for use of the exercise equipment and must be at least 14 years old to use this equipment.
COUNTLESS WAYS TO EXPERIENCE NATURE ALONE OR WITH FRIENDS
Children's Garden
Exercise your child’s body and mind
Walking Trails
More than 3 miles of trails
Furry Friends
Bring your pet along for a walk
Fishing
Snag trout or salmon in Trail Creek
Cross Country Skiing
Miles of snowy trails
Birdwatching
The Gardens…it’s for the birds (too)
Accessibility
The primary walking paths throughout our property are paved and most guests in average physical condition will have no trouble getting around The Gardens.
There are also countless areas containing benches and/ or picnic tables to sit and rest throughout your visit.
The Gardens Map
Garden Tours
Explore The Gardens like never before with a personal guided tour from one of our Board members or employees. Tours are typically one hour long and may be scheduled for weekdays or weekends.
You may walk or ride during your tour and tour carts seat five people each. All tours are scheduled at least seven days in advance.
Rates
Schedule Your Tour
To schedule a tour, please contact us using one of the methods below:
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