Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, FL

How long does it take to walk through Bok Tower Gardens?To fully experience everything Bok Tower Gardens has to offer – a historic Olmstead landscape garden, the Singing Tower Carillon, Pinewood Estate mansion tour, the museum exhibits, café, gift shop, and more – they recommend a minimum of three to four hours.
Does Bok Tower Gardens have wheelchairs or mobility carts available?Bok Tower Gardens has one wheelchair, three adult strollers and five small children strollers available to guests. They are free for visitors to use and are available on a first-come, first served basis. For availability, please check in at the Tower & Garden Gift Shop. Single-passenger mobility carts are available to rent for $6 for one hour or less; $20 for four hours; and $40 for an entire day. Arrangements for mobility carts can be made at the Tower & Garden Gift Shop.
When can I hear the bells at Bok Tower Gardens?Carillon concerts are featured daily at 1 & 3pm. Visitors can usually hear clock music selections at 9am and every half-hour following.
Does Bok Tower Gardens have a place to eat lunch or purchase snacks?Yes. The Blue Palmetto Café is located on-site and features a wide assortment of lunch and snack selections. The Blue Palmetto Café is located near the Visitor Center and is open from 9am-5pm daily.
Is the Singing Tower open for visitors?The Singing Tower is open to guests who are sustainer level members or tower level members. Non-members are prohibited from entering the Singing Tower.
Does Bok Tower Gardens allow pets in the gardens?Pets are not allowed in the gardens. However, Bok Tower does have a “pet pen” that is an open-air, chain-link enclosed facility that is unattended, but does provide water (guests must bring their own water bowl). The fee to use the “pet pen” is $10, which includes a lock. When the lock is returned after your time at Bok Tower visitors receive a refund of $4.65, making the pet fee $5 plus tax.
Is the historic mansion open for tours?Pinewood is open for walking tours. Upon arrival, please check in with the Visitor Center for availability.