Garden Tour FAQs
How much are tickets and where do I buy them?
Tickets are $10. There is no charge for children under 14.
​Tickets may be purchased online at the following: https://irvington-garden-club.square.site/
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Tickets can be purchased two weeks in advance at:
Ace Hardware, 1025 N Arlington Avenue
Black Sheep Gifts, 5626 E Washington Street
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​Tickets can be purchased the day of the tour at:
All garden tour sites
Benton House, 312 S. Downey Avenue
Bona Thompson Memorial Center, 5350 E University Avenue
Irvington Methodist Church, 30 North Audubon Road
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Card payments are accepted at the Benton House, the Bona Thompson Memorial Center, and the main shuttle stop. All other sites are cash only.
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Is there a shuttle service?
Yes! Guests have the option to purchase a shuttle ticket for an additional $5. The main shuttle drop off/pick up will be in the parking lot of the Irvington Public Library with free parking available in the library's parking lot as well as the Irvington Presbyterian Church's parking lot. The shuttle will stop at each of the ten gardens on the tour and will operate on a hop on/hop off model. You must purchase a ticket at the main shuttle location in the library's parking lot and receive a wristband to ride the shuttle
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Is this a guided tour?
This is a self-guided tour. You can visit the gardens in any order you choose and at any time during the tour. The back of your ticket includes a map of garden sites.
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Is it a walking tour?
You can certainly choose to walk; however, the gardens are spread widely throughout Irvington, so it may save time for you to drive or bicycle. The map on the back of your ticket includes a suggested driving route.
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What about parking?
Street parking is available near the garden sites. You can also avoid the hassle of finding parking spots by taking advantage of our shuttle service.
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Do I have to visit the gardens in any certain order?
No. You can visit the gardens in any order you choose.
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What if it rains?
The tour is held rain or shine.
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Are the gardens handicapped accessible?
This will vary depending on the site. Most sites are accessible; however, some may have uneven ground or hills. Property owners will be available at each garden to address any concerns.
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Besides getting to tour gardens, do I get anything else with my ticket?
Yes! Your ticket entitles you to select one free plant for your own garden. These plants are donated by members of the Irvington Garden Club. Plants can be picked up at the Bona Thompson Center, 5350 East University. We recommend you go early for the best selection.
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In addition to a free plant, you can enter a raffle for a door prize. Simply fill out the entry form included with your ticket and drop it in one of the raffle boxes at the tour sites. Prize winners will be contacted after the tour.