# UC Riverside Botanic Gardens > Botanical gardens showcase varied plant collections including rose, butterfly, and herb gardens alongside hilly trails with paved and unpaved paths. The atmosphere remains peaceful and quiet, inviting meditative walks and mild hikes. Visitors find it family friendly with amenities like benches and nature activities for children. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/UCRiversideBotanicGardens - Address: 1 Botanic Gardens Dr, Riverside, California, United States - Phone: +19518277090 - Website: https://gardens.ucr.edu/ ## What it is good for - Nice View — 10/10 - Peaceful — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Relaxing Spot — 10/10 - Quiet — 10/10 - Kid Friendly — 9.5/10 - Meditation Spot — 9.5/10 - Parks — 8/10 - Bathroom — 6/10 - Parking Available — 5.3/10 ## What people say - "It's a beautiful, educational place for kids to explore nature." - "I paid only a couple of dollars for parking." - "I found the bathrooms to be very clean and well-maintained." ## Good to know - Parking costs $2 per hour with a maximum of $6. - Entry to the gardens is free, but a $5 donation is appreciated. - The gardens celebrate their 60th anniversary this year with special events. - Bring food, snacks, and water as there are no dining facilities. - The gardens are family-friendly and ideal for a family outing. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.