Alcatraz Historic Gardens Program restores and maintains key gardens on Alcatraz. The gardens were created by those who lived on the island during its military and prison eras.
Alcatraz Historic Gardens
Parks
Resident families introduced roses to Alcatraz during the military era, between 1850 and 1934. Surprisingly, roses thrived under these conditions and soon filled Alcatraz’s first gardens.
Parks
Learn about the stories of Alcatraz Island's incarcerated gardeners.
Our Work
Find out the story behind the preservation of the Alcatraz Historic Gardens.
Our Work
Discover the fascinating history of the Gardens of Alcatraz.
Volunteer
When: Wednesdays and Thursday, 8 am–Noon | Help restore and maintain gardens once tended by the island’s military and penitentiary residents, bringing living color and vibrancy to the Rock.
