How do I receive a discount if I am a SNAP EBT or PA ACCESS cardholder?
Discounts are for individuals with any state-issued SNAP EBT card or PA ACCESS card. These cards offer $2 per person Gardens admission for up to 4 individuals (ages 5 and up), including the cardholder. For certain experiences, there may be a higher fee. Children 4 and under are free. The named cardholder must be present for the visit with a matching valid photo ID. Not valid for specially ticketed events, including Fireworks. The discount is available every day during A Longwood Christmas. However, we cannot accommodate if we are sold out. Please visit our accessibility FAQs for more information on the ACCESS program.
Does Longwood have parking facilities? Is it free?
Parking at Longwood is free. There may be a substantial walk from your car to the Visitor Center, although it is possible to drop passengers off at the Visitor Center then park the car. Guests with a valid disability parking permit will find handicapped parking available near the Visitor Center entrance. During peak visitation times, remote parking may be in effect. Please follow signage and Longwood personnel directing parking. Complimentary transportation to the Gardens is provided.
Is Longwood Gardens accessible for people with mobility or physical disabilities?
Yes, our Gardens are easily accessible to guests with mobility or physical disabilities. There are 45 spaces reserved for handicapped parking at the front of the Parking Lot near the Visitor Center. Most restrooms and drinking fountains are wheelchair accessible. The Main Fountain Garden Overlook, The Conservatory and The Terrace are equipped with elevators, and some of the doors in the Visitor Center, Conservatory, and The Terrace are automated. Most garden paths are wide and paved, and a wheelchair route is suggested on our map. While most of the route is level or gently sloping, a few areas are more steeply graded but manageable with an able-bodied assistant. The Lookout Loft is the only accessible treehouse. The Chimes Tower and portions of the Peirce-du Pont House are not wheelchair accessible.
Is there a rental fee for wheelchairs, scooters, and strollers?
Wheelchairs, electric scooters, and strollers are available in the Visitor Center on a first-come, first-served basis. Wheelchairs are complimentary; electric scooters are Pay What You Wish; strollers are complimentary for Members, and fee-based for non-Members. Scooters are not available during rainy or snowy weather. (In consideration of other guests, rented scooters must be parked outside The Garden Shop, Open Air Theatre, Peirce-du Pont House, Music Room, Ballroom, and The Terrace when visiting those facilities.)
Is there a family restroom/changing room?
Our restrooms are equipped with pull-down changing tables and are large enough to afford guests the privacy they need. Visit the Green Wall in the Conservatory for facilities that are specifically designated as family restrooms.
Where can I breastfeed?
You are welcome to breastfeed in any of the spaces that are open to the public in our Gardens. If you are searching for a quiet location, our Green Wall area in the Conservatory offers a special pod designated as a Nursing Mother's Room for the comfort and privacy of you and your baby.
Is there a place to recharge my phone?
For your convenience, a complimentary cell phone charging station can be found inside the Visitor Center. You are able to lock your device and leave it charging while you continue to enjoy your visit.
Can I bring my pet?
Pets are not permitted in the Gardens, nor are there provisions to temporarily house them during a visit. Please do not leave pets in your car in the parking lot during warm weather since shade is minimal. Properly identified service animals that provide assistance for guests with disabilities are permitted everywhere at Longwood.
Where is the restaurant? How far is it from the Visitor Center?
The Terrace is a leisurely 10 minute walk from the Visitor Center. A self-service cafe and full-service dining room are both available at The Terrace. Guests can also enjoy the outdoor Beer Garden at The Terrace, available seasonally and during select special events.
Does The Terrace serve kosher food?
We do not have a Rabbi on staff to accommodate a strict kosher diet. The Terrace, however, does purchase kosher products. If you adhere to a strict kosher diet, call The Terrace in advance of your visit so your needs can be accommodated.
Etiquette
Your photography, videography and/or art may not interfere with other guests' enjoyment or block paths. We encourage our guests to take casual photographs and videos of their visit for their own personal use and sharing on social media. Professional and amateur photo shoots (i.e., engagement, family, maternity, wedding, birthday, prom, and similar events) are permitted only in the outdoor gardens, but never indoors, including the Conservatory and Peirce-du Pont House. Equipment, props, or signs that cannot be carried by one individual in their hands are not permitted. Any prop, apparel/attire or sign deemed controversial or offensive in nature will not be permitted. Longwood does not have a place to store personal belongings. Please come to the Gardens prepared for your shoot. Hair, makeup and elaborate wardrobe changes are not permitted in our gardens or public restrooms. There are certain items that are not permitted inside the Gardens. Please review the list prior to visiting to avoid disappointment.
May I visit and tour the grounds in advance to determine my location?
We encourage you to visit Longwood as often as you would like. If you are not a current Member, there is an admission fee for each visit.
Our Horticulture Information Team can answer it for you! We can answer your questions about our history and horticulture, help you identify plants that you see in our Gardens, and even let you know if a plant you see here can be grown at your home.
Valet parking is available 24 hours a day at the main entrance of the hospital (300 Longwood Ave.). Normal garage rates apply and there is an additional $5 charge for valet services. Vehicles with handicap placards are waived the additional $5 charge for valet, but normal garage rates still apply.
Logan International Airport in Boston is the closest airport to Boston Children's Hospital, approximately seven miles from the hospital. You can get to the hospital from the airport via public transportation. Allow 15 to 60 minutes travel time depending on time of day and traffic. Please note: There is not a hospital-designated shuttle.
The KFC Yum! Center has a convenient multi-level garage located under the facility operated by PARC. There are also many other parking options in the surrounding area including surface lots and street parking all within walking distance to the arena.
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Visitors to Longwood Park will enjoy the lakeside view. There are 66 sites for tents or RVs, and amenities like hot showers, flush toilets and a dump station provide a comfortable camping experience. A swimming beach and picnic shelter make the campground ideal for families.
Public lands around the lake are open to hunting with appropriate state licenses. Game species include whitetail deer, wild turkey, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit, fox and raccoon. Resident waterfowl species include wood duck, black duck, mallard and Canadian geese. There are 26 Wildlife Management Areas around the lake that provide year-round opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, birding and more. The lake is widely known for fishing, with large-mouth bass, striped bass, crappie and flathead catfish available. Viriginia Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries regulate hunting and fishing on Kerr Lake on the Virginia side (which is known as Buggs Island Lake).
Amscot is regulated by state and federal laws. We operate only in Florida, a state with some of the strictest consumer-protection laws in the United States and have many convenient locations to serve you. Amscot is a member of and adheres to the "Best Practices" of INFiN. Pursuant to a provision of the federal law and as a member of INFiN, Amscot cannot offer you a cash advance if you are an active member of the military or his/her spouse or dependent. For more information related to this law please click here.
The cases are captioned United States ex rel. Pennetti v. Longwood Management Corp., et al., CV14-4133 (C.D. Cal.), and United States ex rel. Boyce, Judy and Monsod, Benjamin v. Aegis Therapies, Inc., GGNSC Holdings LLC, and Longwood Management Corp., CV16-8050 (C.D. Cal.). The claims resolved by this agreement are allegations only and there has been no determination of liability.
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