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Frequently Asked Questions
A list of the most frequently asked questions at Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens is provided below:

1. What is the accessibility of the gardens?
2. What are the hours of operation?
3. How do you read the plant labels?
4. Where is Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens?
5. Can I bring my pet to Mercer?
6. Who are Thelma and Charles Mercer?


Accessibility
Most garden areas are accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. Please contact the park to request special accommodations or to reserve a wheelchair.

Hours of Operation
Mercer is open every day of the year except: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.

Summer Hours (CDT)
Monday - Saturday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Winter Hours (CST)
Daily: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

How to Read Plant Labels
Labels and interpretive signage throughout the gardens provide plant information. Display labels include the plant’s common name, Latin name (scientific name), plant family, and geographic origin. This information reveals how plants are related and suggests suitable growing conditions.

Plant label

Where are we located?
Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
22306 Aldine Westfield Road
Humble, Texas 77338-1071
Phone: (281) 443-8731
Fax: (281) 209-9767