Botanical Gardens
The city is nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, providing residents with access to numerous parks, hiking trails, and outdoor recreational activities. Descanso Gardens, a 150-acre botanical garden, is a notable local attraction, offering serene walking paths, seasonal events, and educational programs.
Activities
Aside from the gardens themselves there are some other activities Descanso Gardens offers. The Enchanted Railroad is a small diesel train that the Gardens allows guests to ride on. It has a track that circles around the promenade garden. The train is open from 10am to 4pm and costs 5 dollars to ride.In the Japanese Garden there is a tea house where events are held on occasion. There is also an Amphitheater on the main lawn of Descanso Gardens.
Events
Descanso holds many small events in the gardens including yoga, tours, and events for members only. Other large events include Enchanted and Carved. Every year Descanso Gardens has a light and art show called Enchanted. There is a set path that guests walk through and see all the lights and art instillations.Carved is a halloween themed event that has carved pumpkins as well as other typical halloween activities every year.
Seasonal Programs
Descanso Gardens also offers seasonal programs that highlight the beauty of the natural landscape throughout the year. Springtime brings the Cherry Blossom Festival, where visitors can witness the breathtaking bloom of cherry trees in the Japanese Garden, while summer nights are filled with musical performances and family-friendly activities under the stars you don't want to miss.
