What’s happening in the gardens?

New Greenhouse! Gardens of Alcatraz volunteers built a beautiful cedar greenhouse in the Rose Terrace this past winter, which has become the island's plant propagation center. During the military and federal prison periods, the Rose Terrace was the hub of gardening operations and a greenhouse stood on this same site. For more photos click here.

Docent-led garden tours every Friday and Sunday morning, starting at the Alcatraz dock. Take the first ferry departure of the day from Pier 33.

Officers’ Row access every Wednesday from 10:00am to 1:00pm. A docent is present to answer questions.

Volunteering in the gardens every Wednesday and Friday from 8:30am to 12:30pm.

Rainwater Catchment System
The Gardens of Alcatraz project team completed work on a rainwater catchment system in the fall of 2009, just in time for the rainy season. Read more here.