Washington Park Arboretum

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Washington Park Arboretum

Explore your Arboretum

The Arboretum is a hidden gem 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. Take a walk through the Arboretum and discover this beautiful living collection. The Graham Visitors Center contains an information desk, and a gift shop managed by the Arboretum Foundation. The Japanese Garden, located at the south end of the Arboretum has an entrance fee and is managed by the City of Seattle. The Botanic Gardens is a unit within the School of Environmental & Forest Sciences.

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The Graham Visitors Center welcomes the public and also offers the rental space of Wisteria Hall and two adjacent terraces. These are available for meetings, weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, memorials, retreats, parties and other social gatherings.

The Arboretum Foundation’s offices are located in the Graham Visitors Center. The Arboretum Foundation supports the care and maintenance of the Arboretum, as well as the environmental education programs. Find out more about the Arboretum Foundation Membership program.