The 44-acre (18 ha) site is located at the border between Fayetteville and Springdale on Arkansas Highway 265 (Crossover Road).

The BGO is a member-supported garden dedicated to education and environmental awareness.

The garden is also a community destination for celebrations and unique nature experiences.

Additionally, the garden hosts students from across the region for interactive field trips and offers educational programs and classes for both children and adults.

[citation needed] The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks was incorporated in 1994 and opened to the public in 2007.