While a visit to the 4-H Children's Gardens is a delightful experience, there are few things that might make your trip even better.

Monday-Friday, sun up to sun down

Parking is $3 for 1.5 hours or $5 for 3 hours

Saturday & Sunday, sun up to sun down

Free Parking

The garden is open to everyone to enjoy. More information is available at the garden entrance in the Creation Station.

Our lot has meters that require a token Monday - Friday, 8 am-6 pm. Tokens can be purchased at the machine in the parking lot. Parking fees are $3 for one token (1.5 hr) or $5 for two tokens (3 hrs). NOTE: The machine will only accept bills, not change.

Weekend parking is free, except during Wharton Center events. In the case of a Wharton Center event, park behind the Plant & Soil Science Building for free.

Parking fees help support the gardens.

Use this map to find us. We are in the Plant & Soil Sciences Building which is located on the corner of Wilson Road and Bogue Street on the campus of Michigan State University. (We are across from the Vet Clinic and caddy corner from the Wharton Center). We look forward to seeing you!

Programs are offered approximately weekly.

Families, friends, everyone is welcome to attend! Some programs are free, other cost $5 per child. Parking is free for some programs - check our calendar for details

To register on-line, click here.
To register by phone, call Jessica Wright at 517-355-5191 x 1-327.

While you are here, be sure to experience plants! Touch, smell, listen and look closely. Here are just a few things to look for and do:

• Find Lamb's Ear and feel the leaves.
• Sit on the sheep and have someone take your picture.
• Be sure to check out the Pizza Garden.
• Find some chocolate mint and smell it.
• Go over the Monet Bridge.
• Wander through the Alice in Wonderland Maze - but don't get lost!
• Dance on the dance chimes.
• Have lots of fun!
• What other fun things can you find to do in the garden? Feel free to sniff, touch and watch the wonders!