Plan Your Visit
2026 Season:
Fridays | Open until sunset (September)
Parking Reservations
Parking is free. Reservations are required during peak times. Walk-ins, cyclists, and rideshare passengers do not need reservations.
2026 Parking Reservation Schedule
April 1 – June 28
- Required Wednesday through Sunday until 3:00 pm and Friday evenings until 6:00 pm; parking is first-come, first-served after these times
June 29 – September 30
- Required Friday until 6:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday until 3:00 pm; parking is first-come, first-served after these times
October 1 – November 8
- Required Saturday and Sunday until 1:00 pm; parking is first-come, first-served after 1:00 pm
Accessible parking is available near the entrance. Rideshare and taxi drop-offs may use the Entrance Circle.
General Admission
Free Admission
Discounted Admission
Admission
Purchase garden admission online or in person. Season Pass Members visit for free.
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Directions
We are 1.4 miles from the SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Wayne Station. We recommend arranging a taxi or rideshare for the final stretch.
Accessibility
Chanticleer welcomes visitors of all abilities and strives to provide a welcoming experience for everyone.
A one-mile paved path circles the garden and provides access to many areas of the garden for visitors using wheelchairs, strollers, and other mobility devices. Interior garden paths vary in surface and may include gravel, grass, stone, and uneven terrain. As a naturalistic garden, some areas feature steep slopes, stairs, narrow pathways, and uneven footing.
Accessible restrooms with infant and child changing tables are available in multiple locations throughout the garden. Benches and shaded seating areas are located throughout the garden for visitor comfort and rest.
Whether you are visiting with a disability, accompanying someone with access needs, or simply planning your route through the garden, our Visitor Services staff is happy to answer questions and help you prepare for your visit.
Please note: Wheelchairs and scooters are not available for rent. We encourage you to bring your own mobility device or hiking poles.
Service dogs trained to provide assistance to visitors with disabilities are welcome. To ensure the safety and comfort of all guests, pets, emotional support animals, and therapy animals are not permitted in the garden.
Whether you are visiting with a disability, accompanying someone with access needs, or simply planning your route through the garden, our Visitor Services staff is happy to answer questions and help you prepare for your visit.
Please note: Wheelchairs and scooters are not available for rent. We encourage you to bring your own mobility device or hiking poles.
Service dogs trained to provide assistance to visitors with disabilities are welcome. To ensure the safety and comfort of all guests, pets, emotional support animals, and therapy animals are not permitted in the garden.
Visitor Guidelines
Garden Etiquette
We ask all guests to help us preserve the garden’s beauty and tranquility:
- Please stay on paths and lawns, and do not climb garden structures or trees.
- Enjoy plants and wildlife respectfully without disturbing them (including refraining from feeding the fish).
- Children must remain within sight of an accompanying adult.
- Pets, sports activities, sunbathing, amplified sound, and disruptive noise are not permitted.
- Chanticleer is a smoke-free garden.
- Please carry out what you bring in and keep personal belongings with you.
- Private events and unauthorized gatherings are not permitted.
- During inclement weather, please seek shelter in a covered area or return to your vehicle.
Thank you for helping us care for the garden and create a welcoming experience for all visitors.
Personal, non-commercial photography is welcome. See our Photography Guidelines and Permission.
Photography
We welcome and encourage personal photography during your visit. Please remember that all personal photos and videos are for non-commercial use only and be mindful of fellow guests by keeping pathways open.
Photographers and those using a tripod are required to review and sign our Photography Guidelines and Restrictions form, available online and at the Front Desk.
Not Permitted:
- Portrait, family, engagement, wedding, lifestyle, or graduation photography sessions.
- Drones.
- Commercial photography or filming without advance written approval.
Please Remember:
- If your photos appear in a publication, please credit Chanticleer as the location.
- Any commercial use, reuse or reproduction of images requires express written permission from Chanticleer.
- Commercial photography and filming require advance approval from the Executive Director.
- The garden occasionally photographs visitors for promotional purposes; by visiting, you consent to being photographed.
Picnicking
Friday Evening Picnics (May – September)
During extended Friday evening hours, you may picnic anywhere in the garden. Blankets and chairs are permitted during these evening hours only: Fridays from 4-8 pm, May through September.
Painting
Painting is welcome on lawns and terraces Wednesday through Friday, 10 am to 5 pm. Please stay with your equipment, carry out what you bring in, and leave adequate space for others to enjoy the garden around you.
Interested in a Guided Tour?
Chanticleer offers a variety of house and garden tours throughout the season. Explore the garden’s design, history, and collections with our knowledgeable staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
I purchased an admission ticket but am unable to visit as planned. Can I reschedule my reservation?
Yes. Reservations for parking, admission and weekly tours can be rebooked by emailing chanticleer@chanticleergarden.org or calling 610-687-4163 ext. 114.
What can I do if parking reservations are sold out for my preferred date or time?
Please choose a different date or time, or plan to arrive after parking reservations are no longer required (see our Parking Reservation Schedule). Visitors arriving by rideshare, taxi, bicycle, or on foot do not need reservations.
We encourage booking early during peak periods, especially spring weekends and Friday evenings.
Can I arrive earlier or later than my parking reservation time?
Please arrive as close to your scheduled time as possible to help us manage visitor flow and ensure everyone has a positive experience. We may not be able to accommodate you if you arrive outside of your reservation time.
Can I host a party or event at Chanticleer?
We welcome groups for tours and self-guided visits, but private events are not permitted. The garden remains open to all guests during operating hours, and our picnic areas cannot be reserved.
If you’re looking for an event venue, America’s Garden Capital includes more than 30 gardens in the region that may be able to host your celebration.
Can I have a professional photography shoot at Chanticleer?
No. Portrait, family, engagement, wedding, lifestyle, and graduation photography sessions are not permitted at Chanticleer.
Visitors are welcome to take personal photographs during their visit for non-commercial use. Photographers using a tripod are required to review and sign Chanticleer’s Photography Guidelines and Restrictions form. Commercial photography and filming require advance written approval.
Do you have a gift shop?
Yes. Our small gift shop at the front desk features garden-inspired books, puzzles, postcards, drinkware and magnets.
Can I bring my own food?
Do you have Wi-Fi?
We do not provide public Wi-Fi; let yourself disconnect and immerse in nature.
Can I visit Chanticleer using a Public Library Museum Pass?
Yes! Many regional libraries participate in the Museum Pass Program and offer Chanticleer passes to their patrons (available in digital or physical form depending on the library).
Each Library Pass provides general admission for two guests ages 13 and up, valid any day except Mother’s Day weekend and Friday evenings after 4 pm (May through September). Parking reservations are still required.
Check with your local library to see if they offer a Chanticleer pass.
Libraries and supporters: To purchase, renew or donate a Chanticleer Library Pass, contact us at 610-687-4163 ext. 143.
