Rotary Botanical Gardens

Rotary Botanical Gardens, a 20-acre non-profit botanic garden, is home to many dramatic and themed gardens.  Some have an international focus, such as the Japanese, Scottish, French Formal, Italian and English  Cottage Gardens.  Also included are less formally-structured gardens including one of very few Fern and Moss gardens recognized by the Hardy Fern Foundation in the United States, as well as Shade, Prairie and Woodland Gardens.  On-site are also a visitor center, gift shop, and a beautiful facility that may be rented for wedding receptions, reunions, meetings, etc.

Guided group tours can be arranged for an additional fee; buses welcome with advance notice.  Visitor center and main garden paths are handicap accessible.

HOURS

January and February

ADMISSION FEES: APRIL 1-OCTOBER 31

Participants in our Friends Program have access at no charge.

American Horticulture Society reciprocity honored. Details here

Free admission for all: November 1-March 31

Rotary Botanical Gardens invites you to complete your visit by staying overnight in one of Janesville’s hotels. For more information about hotels and other lodging, visit the Janesville Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau website

No Weapons or Firearms Allowed at Rotary Botanical Gardens Except for Sworn Law Enforcement Officers as permitted by Wis. Stats. Section. 943.13(1m)(c) 2 and required by Rotary Botanical Gardens Weapon Policy.

Although weapons and firearms are banned, Rotary Botanical Gardens cannot ensure the protection of visitors or its employees from individuals who unlawfully enter with weapons or firearms, nor does it offer protection against the actions of violators

Weapons and firearms are those items that are defined in Janesville General Ordinance 9.88.030 as from time to time amended or renumbered.