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All visitors who aren’t members must buy a general admission ticket.

Hours
9am–5pm daily

Plan an excursion through our urban oasis of cultivated gardens and nearly wild, natural landscapes. Set aside a smidge of extra time for unexpected garden secrets and delights along the way!

Come to Descanso Gardens to experience, learn, and expand with an activity, class, program, or event designed to inspire.

Discover our world-class botanical and horticultural wonders and how we care for them.

Dive into a wellspring of opportunities for kids and adults to learn, observe nature, and participate in the garden.

As a non-profit public garden, we welcome you to join us in supporting our mission through membership and giving. With you, we grow in gratitude!

At Descanso Gardens we connect people with nature and one another. Read about our rich history and future plans to preserve the beauty and heritage of the gardens.

Tickets

All visitors who aren’t members must buy a general admission ticket

Memberships

Become a member and visit the gardens for free

Calendar

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Give

Help us sustain and grow

Hours

9am–5pm daily

Location

1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
818.949.4200
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Financial Information

Descanso Gardens Foundation

The Descanso Gardens Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and is required to submit form 990 to the IRS every year to maintain our tax-exempt status (EIN # 95-2511202). We make these forms available publicly to support our commitment to transparency.

2023 Form 990
2022 Form 990
2021 Form 990
2020 Form 990
2019 Form 990
2018 Form 990

Here’s what we’re doing

We’re committed to providing enriching education, public programs, and horticulture.  Every year we compile our highlights and thank those who supported us.

2023 Impact Report
2022 Impact Report
2021 Impact  Report
2020 Impact Report
2018 Impact  Report
2017 Impact  Report

Our audited financial statements

Each annual audit offers further insight into the financial health of the garden. A third party conducts these audits and issues the financial statements.

2023 Audited Financial Statements
2022 Audited Financial Statements
2021 Audited Financial Statements
2020 Audited Financial Statements
2019 Audited Financial Statements
2018 Audited Financial Statements
2017 Audited Financial Statements

Did you know?

Founded in 1953, Descanso Gardens is operated and funded by the nonprofit Descanso Gardens Foundation, in a public-private partnership with the County of Los Angeles.