Founded in 1934 and designed by the famed Olmsted Brothers firm, Washington Park Arboretum contains one of the most diverse and important plant collections in North America displayed among 230 acres of woodlands, wetlands, gardens, and walking trails. Located on the western shore of Lake Washington, just a few miles from downtown Seattle, it is open seven days a week and free to the public.
The Arboretum features more than 40,000 plants, including 10,000 trees. It is internationally renowned for its collection of oaks, conifers, camellias, Japanese maples, and hollies. It also is home to the Seattle Japanese Garden, one of the most celebrated Japanese gardens outside of Japan. New features include the ecogeographic gardens and forests of Pacific Connections and the two-mile, multi-use Arboretum Loop Trail
The Arboretum is a dynamic partnership between Seattle Parks and Recreation, University of Washington Botanic Gardens, and the Arboretum Foundation.
This project will create an accessible pathway to the Pacific Connections Garden and develop the first phase of the China Forest with new plantings.
This project will replace walls and stairs in the north Garden with hand-crafted granite.
Seattle Parks and Recreation is working to enhance and preserve the Arboretum Waterfront Trail and waterfront access.
This project will transform Crabapple Meadow into a year-round gathering space with gardens, hardscape, and volunteer recognition within Washington Park Arboretum.
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
| Phone | (206) 684-4075 |
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| EngageParks@seattle.gov | |
| Website | www.seattle.gov |
