Wow. I can't believe that this place is free. Parking is sparce, especially when they have the holiday lights at night. But there is overflow parking down by pioneer park. We wandered through for about 45 minutes, mostly because I was taking so many pictures. There are several different areas, types of plants, etc. I didn't get to see it during the day, but from what I saw at night there is a nice mixture. The holiday lights are well done, and thoroughly scattered throughout the entire garden. There are several different styles. Great photo opps. Check out my photos. read more

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Review of the Christmas lights. Really enjoyed this place. And it's free! St. George, you're doing it right. It's a family affair here. Chilly and all, we bundle up, pack the car and head to Red Hills Desert Garden for the Christmas light. It's transformed into a beautifully lit park for the holidays where we can walk around and enjoy the lights with the family. There's an area where you can go a floor below and see a small aquarium/ fish tank area. The kids enjoyed it here. Christmas lights really get us in the spirits and this place really does. Parking at night can be challenging and the drive to go park is quite dark. I suggest you bring a good flashlight to help the family walk from the parking to the garden. read more

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Such a beautiful area! The walkway and bathroom is clean. The dessert flowers are breathtaking. Best part...we saw and interacted with a turtle read more

Red Hills Desert Garden - Cut little guy - Botanical Gardens Near Me - St. George, Utah

We visited STG over a recent weekend and came here for some family-friendly outdoor time with our toddler. I originally planned to hike a moderate nearby trail but the garden area here was decked out with Halloween displays and made a fun and contained area for my little one to get the wiggles out. The seasonal decor also made for some fun photo opps! This location was easy to find, parking was plentiful in the morning, and it was fun to see so many participating local businesses using the holiday display as a way to be involved in the community and get in a little advertising. Weather was great and the trails are flat and smooth for easy access - if you can find a swing free, take a seat and enjoy the view of the nearby red rock formations or the lake. Love that this is a FREE park to visit, and the clean and easily-accessible bathrooms are great as well. read more

This is a beautiful, well-maintained paved trail featuring labeled desert plants and thoughtful decor throughout. The highlight for me was the mini slot canyon. It's such a unique and photogenic spot! It's a fantastic place for pictures and a peaceful stroll. While nearby Pioneer Park offers more climbing and adventure, this trail is perfect if you're with older family members or anyone who appreciates desert landscaping without the rugged terrain. The views are stunning and truly showcase the natural beauty of the area. read more

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We stopped by while visiting the area with my mom and children. This place is absolutely gorgeous! It is easy to navigate through on the paved paths. There is so much to see and enjoy. They have restrooms and water stations, swings and benches, and covered areas to escape the sun when it's hot. Would definitely go here again. read more

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This place is so fun to check out during Halloween time or Christmas! For Halloween different companies set up their own decorations and have cute lights up. Christmas time has allll the Christmas lights and decorations and is the best date night with some cocoa! They also have multiple swings you can sit and relax on. read more

Red Hills Desert Garden - The nature and view - Botanical Gardens Near Me - St. George, Utah

A beautiful garden...in the desert...and it's free! We spent an hour or so here and had a lovely time. There are so many plants and animal exhibits to look at and plenty of seating for stops along the way. My husband enjoyed the faux slot canyon but I think my favorite thing was walking around looking at the different species of plants and flowers and just enjoying the peacefulness of the area. This is definitely worth a stop if you are in the area and it is nearby to a lot of other attractions so it's very convenient. Parking can get tight but there are clean bathrooms and even a covered area for picnics. Oh and did I mention it's dog friendly? read more

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This place is awesome!!! It's pet friendly. A place where you can do your morning walk. A place where you can just walk through with your kids. You can bring your favorite coffee here at this location and enjoy the sunset or sunrise:) There's a small area where you can view fishes through glass. The tanks are not clear but still informative and cool in the same time Very good atmosphere very clean this is a must go to place. read more

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The trail was so clean and beautifully kept. Its a peacful walk with lots of natural desert beauty. read more

Beautiful! I must do while in St. George. Gives you the feel of Zion on a small scale. We had a group of 10 age range from 7 to 52. We all had a blast. Being able to explore and free to climb wherever was amazing. Our teens immediately took off climbing, laughing, and waving at us from the highest points. Our littles felt so big being able to climb and lead the way. The photos alone were worth it. So beautiful. We stayed for hours and honestly if we didn't get hungry probably would have stayed longer! Hiking shoes definitely made a difference just made it easier and safer to climb. :) read more

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Christmas lights are cute. It was a nice add to our short trip. Great for the family. A food truck with hot cocoa would have been nice read more

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A very pleasant walk above St. George with desert plants all around and wonderful views of the city below. There are signs informing you about the history of the area as well as labels of the plants you are looking at. As of this review they are currently doing a scarecrow walk for Halloween where groups and organizations have put together homemade scarecrows. Even during the day, seeing the Halloween decorations were a treat but this is a place you want to go to any time of the year. read more

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Garden Footprint Five-acre garden that's only been opened since 2015 and features thousands of native plants, a stocked stream and a few other goodies to enjoy. The Good: *Free parking and admission *Dog-friendly trails *The garden is immaculate and really well-kept. *The location is simply stunning adjacent to Red Cliffs National Conservation Area. *Be sure to check out the amazing views of the St George down below you and the hills. *Very peaceful place to come meditate and commune w/ nature. *Restrooms The Meh: *It's in Utah?? J/k (kinda) There's really not much to hate about this place. TLDR: Must-see if you're visiting St George and love nature. read more

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Water efficient landscapes I love gardens. Plants and flowers are such pretty subjects for photo taking. This desert garden showcases the beauty of water-efficient landscapes. The garden uses 70% less water than something similar to a turf landscape. During our visit in September the weather was 95° so there were hardly any flowers and mostly just desert plants in bloom like agaves and yuccas, native plants and, of course, cactus species. There is a map towards the main entrance and also brochures by the bathrooms. You can also enter the garden from the sidewalk on Skyline Dr. There is a cool feature in the middle of the garden, a replica of the slot canyon. This is a nice tribute to Southern Utah's natural landscape. Make sure you walk through it... Dinosaurs! oh wow, really? In St George? Well, there is a variety of fossil tracks made by dinosaurs some 200 million years ago. We followed the tracks stamped into the concrete and found some fossils. Best of all, the garden is FREE! Take your time and enjoy the 5-acre landscaping and the stream stocked with native fish species. Private parking lot. Review #2380 read more

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visited here with my bf at night to view some Christmas lights. had a great experience! parking was easy to find and the best part was that it was free! place was beautifully decorated and we enjoyed our little walk. would love to come here again in the daytime. read more

Only 5 stars? This place deserves 6! Red Hills Desert Garden is the best public/private project I have ever visited. It is a collaboration of the Washington County Water Conservancy District, the City of St. George, and the Virgin River Program. The designers of this five-acre garden deserve medals. First of all it's free. Lastly, it's priceless. read more

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Beautiful botanical garden! Very worthy of a visit. The surrounding rock scape is great for climbing on; provides excellent vistas. Very nicely lit up and decorated for Christmas. That alone is worth a separate visit at dusk or after dark. read more

Red Hills Desert Garden - View overlooking the gardens - Botanical Gardens Near Me - St. George, Utah

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Red Hills Desert Garden is another fun FREE place to visit while staying in Saint George. We rolled into town late afternoon. But there was still plenty of time to visit this free botanical garden AND watch the sunset at Pioneer Park next door. This is a well maintained garden with nice concrete paths. Even though there's no gate or docents this place was pristine and completely safe even after dark.. Not only do they encourage kids playing, it's part of their mission statement. In contrast, California basically bans any "risk" activity including anything that encorporates kids having fun.. read more

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Great for free, and loved the Halloween themed exhibits. Gardens are a little small, but it is pretty close to another hiking trail if you're looking for more exercise. Parking is limited, get there early if the weather is nice. Bathrooms leave a bit to be desired, they are not kept clean and have an excessive amount of ants. read more

Red Hills Desert Garden - Garden flowers - Botanical Gardens Near Me - St. George, Utah

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What a wonderful garden! The space is beautifully maintained. I've paid an admission fee to see spaces that weren't quite as beautiful. The majority of the walkways are accessible for those with mobility issues so please don't let that stop you. read more

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It's free! A well manicured fun walk through native plants. Maybe spend 25 minutes tops? Depends on how much you care to read. We went during fall and they offer a scarecrow trail. Would be fun with kids. read more

Wow! Can't believe this place is FREE. So beautiful! This botanical garden has 5 acres of plants, streams, replica slot canyon & dinosaur tracks. There is a paved path, so anyone can enjoy this activity. There are plenty of benches to rest, as well as porch style swings. The entire park is IMMACULATE. I didn't see a single weed or piece of trash. There are restrooms. Adjacent Pioneer Park has an actual slot canyon. We will definitely return while in the area read more

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Love seeing the holiday lights, gorgeous. Great for taking the little ones. So beautiful, it is neat to be able to see all of the varieties of natural native vegetation that grows in the area. read more

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What a lovely place to visit. We stopped off on our drive back to Las Vegas and were impressed by the variety of plants and the lovely landscape. All plants are well labeled and were gorgeous! Would highly recommend stopping if you're in the area. We would have stayed longer but we stopped off in the middle of the day, though there were plenty of shaded benches. read more

This is such a beautiful stop to make if you're in the area. Unfortunately, we came during the heat wave, so I couldn't enjoy it as long as I wanted to. For the amount of time I did get to stay, it was beautiful. Well maintained, well labeled, peaceful, and plenty to look at. I do wish there were closer spots to park for larger vehicles, but we made it work. They have water fountains near the entrance and the water was cool, which was a pleasant surprise. Planning to come and walk through again once it cools down a bit. read more

Red Hills Desert Garden - Beautiful purple cactus. - Botanical Gardens Near Me - St. George, Utah

We were looking for the Pioneer Park after reading some really nice reviews on Yelp, yet we came upon this lovely garden which is adjacent to the park! What a pleasant surprise! Plus it is free! The garden is so close to the city center that the residents here can come enjoy often. And it can be easily accessed from Hwy#15 for tourists who pass by too. Truly a gem! read more

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Beautiful, free. What more can one ask for? Very simple and small, but it contained dinosaur tracks, swinging benches, water, covered pavilions, and a pathway. read more

This was a pretty cool place to visit in Utah. Lots of photo opportunities for the family. There is a small pond with running brooks and streams. The hike is very easy and pretty short. There was a ice-cream van that rolled up, selling some sweet treats that was cool. read more

Red Hills Desert Garden - Botanical Gardens Near Me - St. George, Utah

Don't miss out on this beautiful cactus/succulent paradise So beautifully maintained and planted. And it's free Thank you for sharing your green thumbs read more

An oasis. A refuge. A splash of bright colors that you could easily forget the desert can produce. The Red Hills Desert Garden is an amazing place that is free to the public. It is a masterfully designed center of unrivaled beauty. There are trails here, paved and unpaved, for you to walk through the gardens. There is a mossy creek providing a safe haven for small fish, damselflies, ducks, dragonflies and more. There is even a small aquarium just below surface level showcasing the various fresh water fish you may find in the area creeks and rivers. All the plants are labled so that you may learn what you are looking at in the desert southwest region. We may live in desert but that does not mean it is devoid of life. There are myriad plants that will thrive in the harsh sun with little water. And these are some of the most beautiful plants on earth. Don't believe me? Check it out for yourself. read more

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Really enjoyed walking the paths here. So many wonderful examples of dessert plants. Large wide walkways with water features, Dino prints, slot canyon and native fish tanks. Plenty of adventures for the whole family. You can also access the Red Rocks located next to the gardens. Lots of trails and beautiful views of St George. It's free to all and takes about an hour to travel all the paths. Agave, Cactus, Yucca, grasses and Trees. If you love plants or looking for ideas for your yard this is the place to visit. read more

Mood - WOW This particular day trip haunt was not prepared it was very spur of the moment lets see what shenanigans I can get into.This place quickly came up when I was at the bottom of the hill engaging in conversation with a couple that came from Michigan about their sights they just entertained. When you are driving up the hill you see this massive red rock formation that is overlooking the mountain. Such beautiful colors everywhere. Quickly parked the car hopped out and I heard all of the water flowing. Immediately I knew I wanted to see what this was all about. This garden Oasis sits on about 5 acres and has an 1100 foot stream that flows all through- out the entire garden. There is a miniature slot canyon you can walk through, bridges to walk over, and stones to get you from one side of the stream to the other and dinosaur tracks that are over 200 million years old. Even wonderfully perched swings are adorned at the perfect height to overlook everything this garden has to offer. One thing I was very fond of, all of the plants are water efficient and drought tolerant. It gave me many ideas for my yard. Everything is separated into different sections with educational signs about all of the plants that are housed there. Would most def recommend - even if to just unwind and take in something beautiful. The scenery just blew me away. Plus it is FREE. There are bathrooms there as well. The grounds were very nicely kept. Location is St George UT - ample parking ( bring your hiking shoes if you want to entertain Pioneer Park which is on the same grounds ) read more

Very nice community garden. Beginning of April a lot was in bloom. The only disappointing part was the fish viewing. The windows were so covered in slime we couldn't see Any fish. Free, food for Kids. read more

Red Hills Desert Garden - Botanical Gardens Near Me - St. George, Utah

What a gem in St. George, Utah. I was on a recent trip to Las Vegas and decided that I needed to get away from casino life. What better place than the outdoors? Granted, it was hot, but this desert garden was well worth it. Coming from California, it's nice to be able to go to a free, well maintained public park that also has some fun science facts dispersed throughout the walking paths. We saw dinosaur footprints and some impressive rock formations. The desert plants were also beautiful to see up close. I highly recommend this garden to families and individuals looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Restrooms are on site and clean. There are also many walking paths to explore, so bring some comfortable shoes. read more

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OUTSTANDING AWESOME AMAZING Selection of Desert Flowers & Plants Very Very Clean Restrooms Lots & Lots of Hiking Trails -- Easy to Advanced You could spend hours seeing all the BEAUTY Thank You read more

This is a beautiful place to go and just hang out. They have swinging benches all throughout the trails that you can sit and just take everything in. On a day with good weather, you could enjoy endless hours out there just looking at the plants/flowers they have, and the great weather. They have multiple different trails that you can walk through so that way you're not bumping into other people. They have a covered area near the front that you can sit at, and bathrooms that are offered. I love that dogs are allowed and that they have little stations with trash and poop bags for the convenience. It's a really nice and calm thing to do if you're ever in St. George. read more

Lovely park! Searched for a park to eat dinner. They have swing benches, pathways to look at flowers. The plants have a Qr code to look up information on the plant.. although it wasn't working while we were there. Perfect place for a sunset. read more

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We went here to see the Christmas lights display and it was so fun! I was super impressed with how intricate the displays were. They were all unique and had different themes. There were all sorts of paths to walk down and gallivant about under the lights. This was a special experience that I highly reccommend. Best part? IT'S FREEEEEEEE read more

Red Hills Desert Garden - Botanical Gardens Near Me - St. George, Utah

Red Hills Desert Garden is on the way between Zion and Vegas. If you're looking for a mellow afternoon then this is a good place to come but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. It's located right next to the street so the sound from the traffic sort of ruins the experience. You see a lot of the same thing but I appreciated that it was organized by cacti, agave, etc. They have a small area with a fish display and plenty of clean restrooms and water fountains. A small hike among the rocks is located next door if you want to make a longer event of it. The cool part about it is it's free and well-maintained. read more