Frequently Asked Questions
Questions from Attendees
Do I need to register to attend? Attendees do not need to register! What if it rains on the scheduled GardenWalk days? GardenWalk Lakewood is a rain or shine event. What are the dates and the hours for GardenWalk 2024? The 2024 self-guided tours will be Saturday, July 20th from 10am - 5pm. What is the cost to tour the gardens? GardenWalk Lakewood is a free event for all! What should I consider bringing with me to the GardenWalk? Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and/or a hat, water, and in the case of a rainy forecast, an umbrella or waterproof outerwear. How will I know where the participating neighborhoods are located? A map of participating gardens will be posted on this website and our Facebook page in advance of the event. How will I know which gardens are open? Look for the “Featured Garden” yard signs in front yards. Each sign will be marked to indicate which parts of a particular garden are open to tour, be it the front, side or back garden(s). Where can I find parking for the GardenWalk? There are no designated parking areas for the event. Please park in a legal on-street parking space or public parking lot. May I bring my dog on the GardenWalk? If the yard sign has a “no dogs” sticker on it, then the garden owner has requested that walkers not bring dogs onto their property. Please also respect the gardener's verbal requests on this matter. Please pick up after your pets on the walk.
Questions from Participating Gardens
Must I be in my garden during the event? We do not require that you be in your garden, or indeed even be at home during the event. We want to point out, however, that many of the gardeners who participated iin prior years reported they enjoyed meeting and discussing their gardens with the attendees. Some gardeners who were not in their gardens provided a guest book where walkers could leave comments. It’s entirely up to you to decide the degree to which you want to engage with attendees! If I apply to have my garden included, how will my participation be confirmed? Someone from the GardenWalk Lakewood team will review your application once registrations close and will ensure that you receive confirmation! What should I do if I need to make a change to my application after I have submitted it? Please contact us at: GardenWalkLakewood@gmail.com and we would be happy to help. If I participate, how will I obtain a yard sign to show that my garden is on the GardenWalk? One of our volunteers will ensure that a yard sign delivered to you the evening before the event. Must I provide refreshments or restroom access to the attendees? You do not have to provide anything. Attendees can stop at one of our designated Information Stations for water, and they can stop into local businesses to use the restrooms if needed.
