
Admissions
Admission into the gardens is free of charge (with the exception of Christmas Strolls)! All donations, unless otherwise specified, support our environmental education programs. We appreciate your continued support.
Hours
Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Last entry into the garden @ 4:30 p.m.
Upon entering, please check-in with our wonderful volunteers!
Shangri La Gardens is open extended hours for Sip and Stroll and Christmas Strolls.
Please note that hours are subject to change for inclement weather as a safety precaution.*
In the event of inclement weather, we will post closure information on our social media channels:
Holiday Closures
The Gardens are closed on the following days:
| New Year's Day | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| Memorial Day | Juneteenth |
| 4th of July | Labor Day |
| Thanksgiving Day | Christmas Eve & Christmas Day |
Extended Christmas Holiday- The gardens are closed for an extended Christmas holiday the final week of December and will reopen January 12th.
Holiday closures will also be posted on the Gardens' social media channels.
Free Parking
Passenger Drop-Off/Handicapped Parking:
There is a passenger drop-off area located just inside the main gate of Shangri La at 2111 West Park Avenue and parking for vehicles with proper handicap designation. Parking spaces are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
General Public Parking:
The main Shangri La Visitor Parking area is located on West Park Avenue across from the Passenger Drop-Off/Handicapped Parking and pedestrian gate entrances to Shangri La. There is also a municipal recreation area adjacent to the parking area that contains playground equipment and provides a picnic area.
After parking, follow the sidewalk along West Park Avenue to the crosswalk at the intersection of West Park Avenue and 20th Street for access to the pedestrian entryway into Shangri La.
Outpost Tours
Board our pontoon watercraft for a guided tour on Adams Bayou!
Tours may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather, heat index > 100°, unsafe water conditions, or operational considerations beyond our control.
*Launch times and availability change seasonally.
