Garden

Rocky Mountain Gardens

Celebrating the connections between plants and people.

Listed under Gardens & farms · Paved & step-free paths

A garden landscape features colorful flower beds in the foreground with a white gazebo set against distant mountains. — Photo from missoulaeduplace.org

About this place

Designed for education and contemplation, Rocky Mountain Gardens showcase the diversity of plants and gardening styles suitable for Missoula's climate. With a focus on soil health and wildlife habitat, the gardens demonstration practices that can be transferred to gardens, farms, and other landscapes.

Practical information

Address: 1075 South Avenue West, Missoula, MT 59801
Arrival: Park in the Exploration Center's primary parking lot to reach our main gates.
Parking: Exploration Center primary parking lot at the main gates
Fees: The gardens are free and open to the public, containing over 20 distinct growing areas.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm Closed Sunday; gardens close for the winter and federal holidays
Dogs: No pets
Use rules: Respect the experience of others; stay on established pathways; prohibited: pets, smoking, alcohol, bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, removing fruits, vegetables, flowers or seeds, solicitation, weapons without valid concealed weapons permit
Managed by: County
Phone: (406) 258-4200
Email: MCDEEinfo@missoulacounty.us