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.
  • Wild Animals of the City of Houston – BARC with City of Houston
  • Plants: Poison Ivy – Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
  • Fire Ants – CDC
  • Mosquitoes – CDC

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