Garden Etiquette

For the health and safety of our guests and environment:

• Only certified service animals are permitted in the Gardens.
• Please respect our plants and remain on paths.
• Photography is welcomed but should not interfere with the enjoyment of other guests. Find out more about photography at Longwood Gardens.
• We recommend wearing sturdy walking shoes.
• Small handheld music devices with earphones are permitted in the Gardens. However, larger radios with speakers are not permitted.

Please refrain from the following outdoor activities while visiting the gardens:

• Bicycling, rollerblading, skateboarding, and other recreational vehicles
• Frisbee and ball playing
• Sunbathing. Shirts are required at all times.
• Bathing or wading in ponds, fountains and other water features
• Picnicking or bringing in any outside food or beverages (except water)
• Feeding wildlife