- Know Before You Go
- Parking & Admission
Parking
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105
$2.40 per hour / $6 daily maximum
Parking kiosks are near the main and west entrances to the visitor center, as well as one near the shared use trail/campus farm parking lot. Kiosks accept coins and credit cards only, no bills.
The Matthaei Botanical Gardens lots are currently not included in the ePark system. Parking charges at Matthaei lots apply seven days a week, 8am–8pm.
Members park for free.
Nichols Arboretum
1610 Washington Hts. Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Limited street parking is available.
City of Ann Arbor metered street parking is located on Washington Heights and on Observatory. Street meter parking charges apply Mon–Sat 8am–6pm except Sundays and holidays.
Visitors may park in the UM blue lot M28 on Washington Heights for free after 5pm weekdays and on weekends. Visitors with UM blue passes may park at M28 and M95 on Washington Heights, or in M34 on Observatory.
During peak season, parking near Nichols Arboretum is very difficult. Visitors are encouraged to use the Ann Arbor bus system.
Parking at Nichols Arboretum
Parking near Nichols Arboretum can be difficult. A few options are highlighted in the map below.
