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The Arboretum is a welcome oasis on the shores of Lake Washington. Jointly managed by the University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the City of Seattle, its 230 acres contain a dynamic assortment of plants, some found nowhere else in the Northwest.
The Washington Park Arboretum holds a world class collection of woody plants that can be explored on your own, via group tours, or through classes and activities. All parts of the Washington Park Arboretum, with the exception of the Japanese Garden, are open to the public and are free of charge.
Washington Park Arboretum. Gardens. The Arboretum collections are displayed in a variety of thematic gardens, ranging from the ecogeographic gardens in the south end to seasonal gardens such as the Witt Winter Garden. Some collections are displayed by taxonomic group.
The land occupied by the Washington Park Arboretum has been developed and is owned by the city, but the Arboretum is operated primarily by the University of Washington. Arboretum Creek is approximately 4,000 feet (1,200 m) long, entirely within the park. Its average channel width is 4 feet (1.2 m) and its average channel depth is 2 feet (0.61 m).
Welcome to the Washington Park Arboretum interactive map. This map contains locations and data for the entire living collection of curated trees and shrubs. The data at this time is largely based on historic map grids and may not reflect current conditions.
The Washington Park Arboretum is one of the most magnificent collections of trees, shrubs and vines in the world. It is the oldest arboretum on the west coast. It is now treasured by millions for its collections, it beauty and as a place to enjoy nature.
Celebrate the long history of the Washington Park Arboretum by taking a stroll down memory lane. Learn about turn of the twentieth century movers and shakers at UW who created the living museum we love today.
