About Bringing Your Dog

Dogs are welcome to visit the Garden whenever the garden is open, except during some events. 

Because the entire 44.5-acre perimeter of the Garden is fenced, the Garden provides a safe environment for dog owners to take a 5 mile walk with their dogs in a beautiful environment.

To offset any dog related expenses, we charge an admission fee of $5 for all dogs visiting the Garden with their owners – unless your dog has their own member card.  An annual Dog Membership of $30 is available for those HBG Members who wish to bring along their dog on regular walks in the Garden.

The Garden has a Dog Policy that provides an opportunity for well-behaved dogs to visit the garden while respecting the enjoyment of others in the garden.  

We require that you keep your dog on a 6-foot leash at all times in the Garden as well as having current vaccines (including rabies) for your dog.

The Dog Policy is posted in the Garden and is also available .

Please Note: Non-Service dogs are not permitted in the Garden during special events or when their owners are attending classes/workshops.  Thank you for your understanding.