Hi. You have to look on the Desert Botanical Garden website in Phoenix for the approved list of reciprocal gardens.

We did not attend a night light show, probably beautiful, not knowing what it is I would think a day visit isn’t necessary. Very hot

I did not see a bag check but I was there during Covid sooo that could be why it was not available March 2021.

Yes, because of Covid you must still make reservations even on free days. Their website can be used as well as I believe they have a phone number. They possibly may be able to allow a few walk-ins without reservations but would guess on free days that might be harder.

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We bought our tickets in advance. It’s much easier. When we went it was open 7 days a week

Their website indicates Wednesday and Sunday mornings, August 5 through September 26.

Thanks all for the responses so far. It looked like someone from the Gardens had been responding here so that's why I posted. I did look at the website and I was surprised that I didn't find a "What's Blooming" section. We are already in Arizona (near Show Low) and would likely come down either this weekend (14th/15th) or next weekend (21st/22nd) and just wonder which would be better from a bloom perspective. Thanks!

Hey there Climber58534 - sorry for the delayed respone. Yes, it is an accessible place because it is mostly flat (with a few little hills) but nothing too strenuous for those with accessibility needs. Best thing is, you can spend all the time you need there without feeling rushed as you can walk and peruse at your own pace! Hope this was helpful? 🙂