Plan Your Visit
2026 Season:
Parking Reservations
2026 Parking Reservation Schedule
April 1 – June 28
- Required Wednesday through Sunday until 3 pm
June 29 – September 30
- Required Friday evenings, Saturday and Sunday until 3 pm
October 1 – November 8
- Required Saturday and Sunday until 1 pm
Accessible parking is available near the entrance. Rideshare and taxi drop-offs may use the Entrance Circle.
General Admission
Free Admission
Discounted Admission
Admission
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Accessibility
Chanticleer welcomes visitors of all abilities. A one-mile paved path circles the garden, and most areas, including the Chanticleer House, are accessible by wheelchair, stroller, and other mobility devices. Our Visitor Services staff can recommend routes that avoid steep terrain and steps, tailored to your specific needs.
Please note: Wheelchairs and scooters are not available for rent. We encourage you to bring your own mobility device.
Service animals are welcome. Pets, emotional support animals, and therapy animals are not permitted in the garden.
Visitor Guidelines
Garden Etiquette
We ask all guests to help us preserve the garden’s beauty and tranquility:
- Stay on paths and lawns.
- Admire plants and wildlife without disturbing them (please don’t feed the fish).
- Keep the garden smoke-free.
- Carry out what you bring in and keep personal items with you.
- Keep children within sight.
- Pets, sports, sunbathing, and loud sounds are not permitted.
- Private events are not permitted.
Personal, non-commercial photography is welcome. See our Photography Guidelines and Permission.
Picnicking
Friday Evening Picnics (May – September)
Painting
Painting is welcome on lawns and terraces Wednesday through Friday, 10 am to 5 pm. Please stay with your equipment, carry out what you bring in, and leave adequate space for others to enjoy the garden around you.
Photography
We welcome and encourage personal photography during your visit. Please remember that all personal photos and videos are for non-commercial use only and be mindful of fellow guests by keeping pathways open.
Serious photographers and those using a tripod are asked to review and sign our Photography Guidelines and Restrictions form, available online and at the Front Desk.
Not Permitted:
- Portrait, family, engagement, wedding, lifestyle, or graduation photography sessions
- Drones
- Commercial photography or filming without advance written approval
Please Remember:
- If your photos appear in a publication, please credit Chanticleer as the location
- Any commercial use, reuse or reproduction of images requires express written permission from Chanticleer
- Commercial photography and filming require advance approval from the Executive Director
- The garden occasionally photographs visitors for promotional purposes; by visiting, you consent to being photographed
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Frequently Asked Questions
I purchased an admission ticket but am unable to visit as planned. Can I reschedule my reservation?
Yes. Reservations for parking, admission and weekly tours can be rebooked by emailing chanticleer@chanticleergarden.org or calling 610-687-4163 ext. 114.
What can I do if parking reservations are sold out for my preferred date or time?
Please choose a different date or time, or plan to arrive after parking reservations are no longer required (see our Parking Reservation Schedule). You can also reach the garden by rideshare, taxi, bicycle, or on foot, no reservation needed for those arrivals.
We encourage booking early during peak periods, especially spring weekends and Friday evenings. Reservations open four weeks in advance.
Can I arrive earlier or later than my parking reservation time?
Please arrive as close to your scheduled time as possible to help us manage visitor flow and ensure everyone has a positive experience. We may not be able to accommodate you if you arrive outside of your reservation time.
Can I host a party or event at Chanticleer?
We welcome groups for tours and self-guided visits, but private events are not permitted. The garden remains open to all guests during operating hours, and our picnic areas cannot be reserved.
If you’re looking for an event venue, America’s Garden Capital includes more than 30 gardens in the region that may be able to host your celebration.
Do you have a gift shop?
Can I bring my own food?
Do you have Wi-Fi?
We do not provide public Wi-Fi; let yourself disconnect and immerse in nature.
Can I visit Chanticleer using a Public Library Museum Pass?
Yes! Many regional libraries participate in the Museum Pass Program and offer Chanticleer passes to their patrons (available in digital or physical form depending on the library).
Each Library Pass provides general admission for two guests ages 13 and up, valid any day except Mother’s Day weekend and Friday evenings after 4 pm (May through September). Parking reservations are still required.
Check with your local library to see if they offer a Chanticleer pass.
Libraries and supporters: To purchase, renew or donate a Chanticleer Library Pass, contact us at 610-687-4163 ext. 143.
