Accessibility

Event: Foraging Prose & Poetry

General information

Contact name

Gina Walter

Contact number

412-444-4464, ext. 235

Travel instructions

All are welcome to enjoy Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s beautiful display gardens, woodlands and exhibit areas. When planning your visit, please consider the following: Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is intended to be a walking experience and most pathways are fully outdoors. You may encounter steps and/or slopes on certain walkways. Benches are placed along paths to provide a place to rest. ADA-accessible restrooms are located in the Welcome Center, Davidson Event Center, and Weisbrod Learning Pavilion. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden has adult and child-sized wheelchairs available by advance reservation. These chairs have all-terrain wheels to assist with the variety of pathway surfaces. To learn more, contact Visitor Experience at 412-815-0248. The Garden offers guided electric cart tours, which can accommodate up to five guests. Select dates apply and advance registration is required. To learn more, please contact Visitor Experience at 412-815-0248. Sensory backpacks are available to assist during your visit. Backpacks include noise-cancelling headphones, stress-relieving fidget tools, nonverbal communication cards and glare-reducing sunglasses. Available for free on a first come, first served basis at the Welcome Desk. If you have any questions regarding accessibility before or during your visit, please call the Welcome Center at 412-815-0248.

Entry instructions

Pathways may have a paved, woodchip or fine gravel surface depending on location. Please refer to the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Map for details about path surfaces. You may encounter steps and/or slopes on certain walkways.

Accessible parking

Spots available