Desert Botanical Garden
Desert Botanical Garden is an outdoor desert landscape in Phoenix with nature trails through Sonoran Desert plants, plus galleries, a sensory garden and a visitor center. Parking is free, with a rideshare drop-off area and overflow space at busy times, and the Garden is fully wheelchair accessible with scooter rentals on site. The Devour Culinary Classic takes place here every February, bringing together chefs, winemakers and food producers from across Arizona.
Before you go
- Indoor or outdoor
- Outdoor desert garden with trails, galleries and a visitor center
- Official site
- dbg.org
- Next festival here
- Devour Culinary Classic, Feb 27 to 28, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- Parking is free, with overflow space at busy times and EV charging on site.
- Scooter rentals cost $40 for non-members or $35 for members, first come first served.
- Sensory-friendly kits are available at the Visitor Center.
- The Cactus Cantina near the SRP Visitor Center sells cocktails, mocktails and beer.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Free parking, with a rideshare area · Fully wheelchair accessible trails · Scooter rentals available on site.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- you want an outdoor desert walk through trails and art among the plants
- you want a fully wheelchair accessible garden visit
- you are coming for the February Devour Culinary Classic food festival
Think twice if
- you need shade and cool temperatures; this is an outdoor desert garden
- you want table service dining beyond the Cactus Cantina and seasonal food stand
Getting there and parking
Parking at the Garden is free, with a dedicated rideshare drop-off and pick-up area and overflow parking during peak visitation. EV charging stations are available on site.
Accessibility
The Garden is fully accessible by wheelchair and most trails are stroller-friendly. Scooter rentals cost $40 for non-members and $35 for members, available first come first served at admissions.
Sensory-friendly kits are available at the Visitor Center on a first-come, first-served basis.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (dbg.org).
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Desert Botanical Garden. The venue's own pages are the place to check: dbg.org.
Food, water and what you can bring
The Garden has food and drink options on site, including the Cactus Cantina near the SRP Visitor Center for frozen cocktails, mocktails and beer, and a new Quail House Coffee and Creamery opening in fall. Chef Mark Tarbell leads the food and beverage program with seasonal, local ingredients.
Sound and sensory
Sensory-friendly kits are available at the Visitor Center on a first-come, first-served basis.
Recently at Desert Botanical Garden
Devour Culinary Classic
Quick answers
Is parking free at Desert Botanical Garden?
Yes. Parking is free, with a dedicated rideshare drop-off and pick-up area and overflow parking during peak visitation.
Is Desert Botanical Garden wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The Garden is fully accessible by wheelchair and most trails are stroller-friendly.
Can I rent a scooter at Desert Botanical Garden?
Yes. Scooter rentals cost $40 for non-members and $35 for members, available first come first served at admissions.
Are sensory-friendly kits available at Desert Botanical Garden?
Yes. Sensory-friendly kits are available at the Visitor Center on a first-come, first-served basis.
Can I buy alcohol at Desert Botanical Garden?
Yes. The Cactus Cantina near the SRP Visitor Center sells frozen cocktails, mocktails and beer.
What food options are there at Desert Botanical Garden?
The Cactus Cantina sells drinks and snacks, and a new Quail House Coffee and Creamery is opening in fall. Chef Mark Tarbell leads the food and beverage program using seasonal, local ingredients.
Which festival is held at Desert Botanical Garden?
The Devour Culinary Classic, held here every February since 2008, bringing together Arizona chefs, winemakers, brewers and food producers.
A little history
Desert Botanical Garden has operated in Phoenix for more than eight decades, protecting desert plant collections and running research, education and visitor programs. A 2002 expansion added spaces for research, horticulture, education and visitors.
The Devour Culinary Classic has been held at Desert Botanical Garden since 2008 and takes place here every February, bringing together Arizona chefs, winemakers, brewers and food producers for a two day tasting event.