Washington Park Arboretum - Seattle Garden

  • Address: 2300 Arboretum Drive East, Seattle, WA 98195-8010
  • Phone: 2065438800
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  • Website:www.depts.washington.edu
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5.0
54+ reviews
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54+ reviews
Washington Park Arboretum
2300 Arboretum Drive East
Seattle, WA 98195-8010

Washington Park Arboretum Details

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • The Washington Park Arboretum is a spectacular urban green space on the shores of Lake Washington just east of downtown Seattle and south of the University of Washington. Washington 's official State Arboretum contains internationally recognized woody plant collections on 230 acres. Notewort... more on Depts.washington.edu
  • Use a canoe, or your feet, to explore the 230 acres and 4,000 species of trees, vines, shrubs and plants at this arboretum. more on TripAdvisor
  • Every season is beautiful here. The well-loved Arboretum's collection of 10,000 trees, shrubs, and vines ensures that something is at its peak every month of the year. In the fall, the Woodland Garden explodes with color as the Japanese Maples turn various shades of purples, reds, and oranges. Fe... more on GoCityKids.com
  • Featuring over 70 years of stewardship and 230 acres of beautifully groomed gardens, the arboretum also offers facility rentals, educational programs, and constantly changing colors throughout the year. They are open dawn to dusk 7 days a week (visitor center from 10 am to 4 pm) and admission is ... more on DogFriendly.com
  • Featuring over 70 years of stewardship and 230 acres of beautifully groomed gardens, the arboretum also offers facility rentals, educational programs, and constantly changing colors throughout the year. They are open dawn to dusk 7 days a week (visitor center from 10 am to 4 pm) and admission is ... more on DogFriendly.com

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4.0
Beautiful spot!

Visited the Arboretum in June 2005. It is such beautiful and peaceful place! There are several paths to walk through the park, as well as a large grassy area in the middle for just relaxing. There is ... Kirkland_Traveller, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

5.0
Kris S. 's review

The Arboretum is a runner's paradise. Just enough hills to be challenging, dirt tracks (rather than tarmac), enough trails to offer some variety, and lovely ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

5.0
Bonnie G. 's review

This is such a great place to take the kids. We went last month on a cool, cloudy day and the kids ran around, fed the ducks, played in the little playground ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

5.0
Tori B. 's review

In a totally un-family friendly, anti tourist (or anti all people) way this place is the best. Not only is it close to home, but it is massive, and quiet, ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

5.0
Kelsey F. 's review

Finding peace and solitude "outside" has been an ongoing process. a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

Directions

Two hundred thirty acres extending from 40th Avenue East and East Madison on the south, to Highway SR-520 and Lake Washington on the north. From downtown Seattle: drive east on Madison St. to Lake Washington Blvd. E; turn left into the Arboretum. From Int

Hours

Graham Visitors Center: Daily 10am-4pm. Grounds: Daily, dawn to dusk.

Miscellaneous

  • Admission: No general admission fee. Rental fee for non-academic building and grounds use. Course and tour fees vary. Japanese Garden, mangaged by the City, opens Tuesday - Saturday, except for June, July and August when it is open 7 days a week. The admission fee i
  • Pet Policy: Dog friendly

Other Web Resources

  • www.depts.washington.edu

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