It is surrounded by residential houses... To get there during a construction season is a challenge with many detours. It is a moderate size garden in comparison. However, it has a unique character in design in layout and design. A great place for photographer to take some picture in flowers, forest, bridge and ponds. There is no in garden restaurant. Howerver, there is a good pizza place behind the garden with 10 min. walk. The green house has some unique collection cannot find elsewhere.

Was looking forward to checking out the Thai Pavilion, but it was closed for renovation. Such a shame, but I did have a great time though. There are a few areas within the garden where you sit and relax as well as a tram that takes you around if you do not feel like walking.

Lovely botanical gardens with a wide variety of plants. Excellent areas where plants were showcased and most were well-labeled. The Thai pavilion is especially pretty. There is a tram with narration that will take you around the gardens (about 20 minutes) but we elected to walk so we could spend more time in each area.

This was so fun to visit. What a beautiful, peaceful garden area. We loved the butterfly exhibit, and walking around the area. We even took a little tour on the cart. I would highly recommend anyone to come here while in Madison.

I’m so glad I had a chance to visit! I had a hard time getting there thanks to one detour after another but glad I stuck it out. These gardens are in a great spot near the water and are free! The Thai pavilion was gorgeous! I missed the tram hours and have some mobility issues but they have scooters available and the staff was very helpful. I wish I’d had more time to linger. Excellent gift shop too! Don’t miss if in the area.

Admission to the garden is free. There's a beautiful visitor center with restrooms and a gift shop , and the gardens are nicely kept. When we went, they were setting up for an art exhibit, apparently, and access to parts of the gardens were blocked (I guess they can do that if it's free, but it was a disappointment. We especially wanted to go on the bridge across Starkweather Creek to see what's on the other side!) The place also has a nice-looking Conservatory (which does charge admission). We saved it for last, but got too hot on our walk through the gardens. So, we hopped in the car for a bit of shopping to cool off, returning at 4pm. Big mistake! The Conservatory had just closed, even though the gardens were open until 5. Bummer. Maybe next time.

Two areas, one inside and one outside. Both were very nice. Not a huge garden. Plants etc...weren't labeled as well as some other gardens. It was a nice fall day, so not prime growing season, but still it was very nice. From what it was billed, it met our expectations.

Although we just spent a short time at the botanical garden, it was worthwhile. I was amazed at the number of plants still blooming. Seeing all the bees at work was fascinating. We also saw two hummingbirds bouncing from flower to flower! I can only imagine what the garden looks like in each different season!