Last updated December 19, 2023
Arboretum grounds open daily from 7 am – dusk
Nature Center & Nature Shop
Open daily from 9 am – 4 pm.
Public bathrooms are open during park hours and can be found to the right of the Nature Center building’s entrance.
Arboretum Health & Safety Tips
- Read our Visitor Policies when planning your visit.
- Check the weather and be prepared for weather related risks or illnesses.
- Tips to Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses – CDC
- Lightning Safety Tips and Resources – NOAA
- High Wind Events – NOAA
- It’s always better to play it safe! If severe weather is forecasted for Harris County, we recommend choosing another day for your visit.
- Know the plants and animals to be aware of.
What to do in an emergency
Call 911 for all emergencies. Emergencies at the Arboretum should also be reported to the Arboretum by speaking with a staff member in the Nature Center or calling the Front Desk at 713-681-8433.
Please call Houston’s non-emergency police line at 713-884-3131 for any non-emergency police matters.
Visit the Nature Center or call the Arboretum’s Front Desk at 713-681-8433 to:
- Report inappropriate behavior or use of the groudns
- Report that 911 has been called
- Ask for non-emergency medical assistance
- Ask for non-emergency assistance