1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI  (608) 752-3885

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Directions:

From Madison: Interstate-90 east.  Exit 175 A.  Turn left at Palmer Drive. 

From Rockford:  Interstate-90 west. Exit 175 A.  Turn left at Palmer Drive

Continue on Palmer Drive through the golf course; the visitor center will be the main entrance to the garden.

More directions and community attractions available at the Janesville CVB website.

Please call (608) 752 3885 for more information.

Garden Hours:

Outdoor Gardens Open year round during daylight hours (dawn to dusk, no access after dark), after hours access and exit is through Dialog sculpture.  Donation tubes are located in the atrium and at both the east and west entrances; donations are appreciated.

Parker Education Center / Cottage Gardens Gift Shop Hours:

  • Offices open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Mon - Fri all year

  • Closed holidays New Years Day, Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

 

Parker Education Visitor Center and Cottage Gardens Gift Shop Seasonal Hours

 

January- February
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm 

Closed to general public Sat - Sun; however, building is available for special events and rentals if scheduled in advance.
 

March and April
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm 
Sat - Sun 10am to 4:30 pm

 

May thru October
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Sat - Sun 10am to 6pm

 

November and December
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Sat - Sun Noon to 4:30 pm

Open evenings during Winter Wonderland Walk hours

 

 

 

 

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