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Washington Park Arboretum
Categories: Active Life Parks Arts & Entertainment Botanical Gardens Parks, Botanical Gardens [Edit]
2300 Arboretum Dr ESeattle, WA 98112
Neighborhood: Madison Park
(206) 543-8800
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 10 am - 4 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
85 reviews for Washington Park Arboretum
85 reviews in English
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Review from Stephanie H.
DuPont, WA
8/28/2011
Where do you go when you love the outdoors, but hate most things that come with it like wild animals and trecherous trails? Washington Park Aboretum that's where. The gardens are beautiful, it's the perfect place to take a stroll on a sunny day.
The best part is that it's free, but donations are strongly encouraged and who wouldn't want to support this little peice of heaven? I would recommend packing a picnic, lying in the grass with your favorite pal and watching the world go by. -
Review from Tom B.
8/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place has been a wonderful refuge in so many ways for so many years. It's a truly spectacular collection of botanical specimens, and if you enjoy wandering through a display garden--or a couple dozen display gardens--then this place really will dazzle you. I believe I have read that they house over 2,000 different species. It sure seems like it when you come through on foot.
There's a big winter garden that, even in January, surrounds you completely with plants that all bloom at that time. It's a small fraction of the overall space available in the park, but to have a few hundred square feet devoted to plants that bloom at such a rare time, that's quite a thing.
There are sections along the trails that are really spellbinding. You can find yourself in little woodsy grottos where you can sit and think and not be interrupted; you might find yourself under a huge bush or small tree that's covered with flowers. If you show up in late April when the clethra is blooming, standing next to them makes you feel like you fell into a huge pitcher of pancake syrup.
When you get out of the display gardens, through the visitor center, and onto the wetlands area, you see another side of the Arboretum altogether. Long winding trails through amazing stands of semi-aquatic plants weave through the islands at the northern end of the park, taking you past Husky Stadium and on to MOHAI and eventually back to your car.
I never get tired of visiting this place, and wish I still did more often. -
Review from Chiri E.
What a beautiful park! I only found out about this place this weekend when I was looking for a short hike/walk without having to drive too far away from town. Zoomed out a bit of capitol hill on google maps and saw a vast green area titled "Washington arboretum." oh what!? its so close!
We started out around the visitor center area and strolled for an hour or so, it was quiet and so peaceful, almost forgot I was still in middle of Seattle.
We also visited the Japanese garden. There is an entry fee: $6 per adult and additional $1 to feed the koi. Its a lovely little park with a large pond and all types of Japanese plants that were beautifully maintained. The koi looked pretty fat, I don't know if they need any more food :P Great place for family and taking photos! -
Review from Laura M.
2/11/2011 1 photo
It's cold, it's rainy, it's dead, it's dark. And you know what? So is the Arboretum. Right now at least. I'm going to review this beautiful green space in the DEAD of Seattle winter. The memory of spring in the Arboretum is making me warm inside and a five star review of a beautiful Seattle park is what I think we all need right now.
The Arboretum is beautiful! It is 230 acres on the shore of Lake Washington. My favorite part is the proximity to the water. It is jointly managed by the city of Seattle and UW. The city takes care of the park-like stuff (benches, trails, facilities) and the UW takes care of the botanical stuff (trees, plant collections, and gardens). The plants collection here is extremely diverse and all the trees and plants are well labeled.
Start coming here right as the cherry blossoms and you'll know spring has arrived and we've made it through the brutal Seattle winter. But don't just come once, keep going biweekly and you'll see spring blossoms change and by mother's day weekend the azaleas will be in full bloom. It is an amazingly fragrant and colorful sight.
It's coming Seattle. Summer. Wait for it or see it unfold at the Arboretum!Listed in: O, my [5] stars!, Momma's PROUD!, Green space!
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Review from Adrienne S.
Seattle, WA
10/21/2010
I don't even know where to begin. Fall in the Arboretum is breath-takingly beautiful and makes me so happy to live in this city, where things like this are minutes away.
Running through the trails today, under the sun-lit orange leaves, green grass and lush trees, I got lost. I followed trail after looping trail up and down and around until I wasn't sure where the heck I was. And I was delighted. :)
It's also a great alternative to Green Lake, less crowded (on certain days) and much more beautiful. -
Review from Eleen W.
Dublin, CA
9/7/2010 1 Check-in Here
Huuuge and gorgeous. Not only do you get beautiful trees of all kinds, you get a lake and floating bridges too. Saw a glimpse of a wedding taking place during the Labor Day Weekend when I visited, and it was sweet, quaint. The expansive lawns lined with trees in multiple areas of the arboretum was welcome to several people picnicking or just reading in the grass, next to their lovers.
Was surprised to be charged $5 to enter the Japanese garden, but having huffed it all the way over there, I couldn't just turn around. It was worth it though. Immaculate japanese maples and other trees trimmed with bonzai-care guided the path along which you can casually stroll to a huge koi-filled pond. Lots of benches to sit inside and just take in the peaceful serenity that this part of the park exudes.
Grabbing a drumstick from the ice cream truck outside was a pleasant bonus, but we had to flag him down - not a permanent fixture at the garden for sure. -
Review from Sa S.
Seattle, WA
8/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place is beautiful and peaceful. Many trails to go through, perfect for jogging, biking, or just a walk. Most of the trails are stroller friendly. I love it at any time of the year.
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Review from Katy H.
5/3/2010
I've kayaked, driven, and now finally WALKED through various parts of the Arboretum.
If you're a nature lover, looking for a place to take a date that's romantic and FREE, or if you're just looking for a place to enjoy the lovely spring and summer weather, take a walk through the Arboretum and see some of the greenest parts of the whole city.
If I can't sell you on how beautiful it is even just to drive through, one of my friends actually got engaged here! She and her boyfriend used to take walks through the park and one day he popped the question. So cute! -
Review from Shy A.
7/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
Beautiful and one of my favorite places. It's tranquil and a perfect escape from the madness around and above you. It's an amazing place to stroll through, drive through or if you have a chance to explore it on a canoe or kayak thumbs up to you! Keep an eye out for the turtles and the water lilies. They are spectacular!
Listed in: Go Seattle!
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Review from Snargable F.
Seattle, WA
6/8/2010
Beautiful place for early morning runs, voodoo rituals or a quicky in the bushes with your special someone. But my gripe is with the dog owners who are a pain in the ass letting their dogs run off the leash when you're trying to soak up the atmosphere or have a moment. Like i want your hairy shit producer to sniff on me while you run over telling me "it doesn't bite". I don't fucking care if it bites, your dog is trying to eat my fucking pocky sticks while i'm on the phone bitch.
but yeah, awesome. -
Review from Katie S.
San Francisco, CA
5/5/2009
When I was 10 years old, I took a trip into Seattle to the arboretum with one of my best friends and her mother. We wanted to go canoeing and that day proved to be a great opportunity for a little fun in the sun.
It was a lovely August day. Sunny, around 75 or so. A perfect day for a little canoe action, right?
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Had it not been for the pervo in the ski mask, socks & running shoes 'getting happy' and staring at us in the shrubbery about 30 feet from our boat, it would have been the perfect afternoon. My friend noticed him first and seconds later, her mom's saying to us, "Row girls, ROW!!"
After somewhat of an adrenaline rushed paddle, we were finally in the clear. Though the afternoon was pretty much ruined (according to the folks at the arboretum, there had been sightings of this individual for years) it was fun up until that point.
I've only been back once for canoeing a few years ago and I didn't see any ski masked men. I'm pretty weary of this place, which is a shame since it is beautiful.
Maybe someday I'll get over it, but for now I'm stayin' outta the shrubbery and keepin' an eye out for skiers who don't wear pants.Listed in: Seattle Parks & Recreation
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Review from Matthew H.
Oxnard, CA
1/30/2011
Do not bother coming here in the winter as there is not much to see, it would probably be a lot better in the spring/summer when everything is blooming.
Also when I went to the mens bathroom there was a homeless man and woman cleaning up! Fortunately they did not bother me -
Review from Lee A.
Seattle, WA
4/30/2008
I fell in love in the Arboretum yesterday. Yes, he's disabled. We all have issues. And sure, he's little older (possibly over 90), and okay, he isn't the same species. But I swear to you when I look into his sweet brown eyes, all those concerns fade away.
I love you, Ferghal. Sigh. I love your long, soft Collie nose, and your bushy fur. I love the way you look around blindly for your mama. I love your hoppy little walk. Say you'll be mine, Ferghal, and we will spend our days tip-toeing through the Arboretum where we first met.
This is such a lovely spot, one of the reasons Seattle is, in fact, the Emerald City. It feels as secluded as a country lane, the cherry blossoms are peeking out, and the landscaping is so well-thought out, you could picnic here on a busy day and never see another soul.
But if you see a sweet old Collie, back off. He's all mine. :) -
Review from Linda C.
10/4/2009
This place is reminiscent of GG Park.
There are free guided tours every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 11am and 1pm that last for ~1.5hrs. Nice intro to the park.
The place is very well thought out, with multiple sections. For those of you who think that parks are only beautiful in spring/summer, you're missing out. Fall brings loads of different colored berries on the trees, and there is an entire section within the park where the trees were planted for winter enjoyment...
Check it out. You won't be disappointed! -
Review from Taylor H.
Seattle, WA
8/6/2008
If you like trees, this place is for you. Such a wide variety of tree porn to appreciate, with many specimens nicely labeled. I like to go year 'round, mostly to experience the different states the trees are in, but I guess if you are a flower power bloomer, then the spring and summer months are the best time to go.
As far as the Japanese Garden is concerned, I vaguely remembering going once, but I seem to remember liking it. However, I'm cheap, so the $5 kinda kills it for me.
One Sentence Summary: The Arboretum is a great place for picnics, hugging trees, and getting a whiff of nature. -
Review from Alli D.
5/9/2009
The Boy and I spent a good hour and a half wandering around the arboretum this morning. Aside from nearly getting caught in the quicksand bog (aka trail) when we first started out, it was a lovely experience. And even though you never really escape the sounds of traffic on 520, that's easily excusable. You know, Nature's Glory and all that.
I especially liked the rhododendron garden. I don't know if it's like that all year round, but at least in May it was all abloom and just gorgeous. Also impressive was the lack of litter and the abundance of signage, just in case you wanted to know what trees you were looking out.
Can't wait to go back to explore the 70% of the park that we didn't get to. Although I might wait til it's a little less mucky. -
Review from Tim O.
Seattle, WA
4/23/2007
Beautiful driving / biking park.
Of course you can also actually get out of the car and walk around the Azaleas, visit the Japanese Garden or just find a spot by the water for a picnic.Listed in: Jesus on a unicorn...
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Review from Sarah B.
Seattle, WA
3/19/2006
A nice escape from the urban hustle with the serenity of a beautifully laid out Japanese the garden. The garden itself is small and a short little walk around a beautiful koi filled lake. Filled with beautiful shrines to balance out the elementals.
The trees are all labeled and laid out nicely along a marked pathway. So you can learn while you experience the garden. The way the trail winds through the small fenced garden doesn't seem deliberate and gives a sense of balance when you scan over the landscape. There are nice benches and secluded areas to sit and talk or to just enjoy your surroundings. The fish are whimsical and the natural bridges are a wonderful touch. A good experience for the soul.
Remember to pick up a calendar of events to find the ones you would like to experience and to buy a bonsai tree to help with the expansion project. Only $7 for a tree and $5 for a ticket into the park. But consider the annual pass for $15.
However, there are drawbacks. The parking and crowds surrounding the garden can be annoying. But are worth going through. And worst of all are people taking photographs in the garden. I understand the no tripod rule but it still doesn't keep people from clawing over each other and giving attitude to other patrons in order to take a photograph of the waterfall or a flower. Sort of makes you wonder if they understand anything about the concept of a Japanese garden. Don't let them ruin your experience or tell you to move. Sooner or later they will learn.Listed in: Mommy, can we go outside?
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Review from Josh F.
Seattle, WA
6/30/2008
AWEOME!!!! what a way to use a former landfill. Nice Trails, funny ducks, mud when it rains.
Too bad you can't climb (legally anyway) the Sequoia trees -
Review from Ferdinand T.
Irvine, CA
6/14/2011
Really nice Japanese themed park. Quiet. Good surrounding neighborhood. Excellent gardens. Like bike racing through here as well.
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Review from Kris S.
Chicago, IL
7/18/2006
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 scenery to boot. It doesn't feel like it's in the middle of the city. Just don't run/jog on the Azalea trail or you might get yelled at by an overzealous flower-lover.
Great place to take kids or out-of-town visitors who want to do more than gape at the Space Needle (good views from the floating waterfront trail--look in the opposite direction of the stadium to see Mt. Rainier peeking out from behind the trees). Haven't rented boats yet, but I've heard good things. -
Review from Ian S.
3/16/2007
This was one of the first places that I went when I arrived here and wasn't being led around by my nose.
I spent the whole day walking around the paths, looking at the well labeled trees and bushes, watching runners and bikers rumble by, discovering potheads lighting up in the woods with picnic baskets full of (I'm guessing) "munchies," and seeing a lot of lovely wildlife. Some of which was some of the fattest squirrels I've ever seen. They were like furry bloated wood ticks. Crazy.
The Japanese garden is also well worth the price of admission. It's lovely. I'm considering an annual pass. -
Review from Steve O.
Seattle, WA
5/5/2008
This park rocks....its huge....its beautiful...it often gets overlooked by many who might want to people watch at green lake.
There are so many private spots where you can pack a lunch and just enjoy the beauty of the arboretum...whenever i get down on seattle, which happens abit... i take myself to this gem to rediscover what i love about seattle...
Dont wait...just goListed in: Run my little boy run
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Review from Blake D.
Boston, MA
11/18/2007
During the summer, the arboretum is 5 stars hands down. You can compare it to Vancouver's Stanley Park but on a much smaller scale. There are hanging gardens (Japanese), bridges and trails that lead you through some "islands", and just a great beach'ish area that you can sit on and look over the lake.
One of my favorite activities at the arboretum is to rent a canoe and explore. Since there are some islands, that implies that there are some canals that you travel via a boat and the canoe is the perfect size and speed to have fun and enjoy the sights in.
*You can rent canoes at the UW Waterfront Activities Center or UW WAC. -
Review from Bryan M.
Seattle, WA
11/22/2007
I grew up in the country and living within a few blocks of the arboretum is awesome. There are woods enough here to pretend that you're getting lost, and while there's a road or two through, you don't hear a lot of traffic and in the summer can come here and disconnect and read a book.
There's swimming up by 520, along with the unused overpass that provides a scary enough jumping off point to keep crowds there despite no trespassing signs. As has been mentioned, renting a canoe across the canal at UW provides a nice way to explore around here by water, where it's calm and the foot bridge across some of the islands prevent larger boats from wandering in. At night, the waterfront is beautiful as well.
My favorite is wandering around here at night with friends, despite it probably being closed. There's a cute gazebo east of Lake Washington Blvd along one of the paths. I can't describe how to get there, except that it's near the fields near the parking lot near Interlaken.
Woods though. I love woods, it's great having it in Seattle. Plus a lot of the trails are still dirt paths as opposed to something like Discovery Park where they paved the crap out of it all. -
Review from Susan A.
3/17/2009
I was really looking forward to wandering around, getting some greenery to relax the eyes, and finding some time and space for me with the trees. What surprises that lurked around the shrubbery, the trees, the grass!
Perhaps Tuesday afternoon just is not the time to come here. Yes, to be expected are the horticulturists/botanists/park workers/landscape artists making haste for their spring debut... but there was barely any escape from the roaring of the chainsaws and the revving of the trucks! In every which way, within 1 minute of walking would come upon roads, parking lots, saws, trucks, people with boomboxes pumped.... what is this???
The evergreens were quite lovely, as expected. The Winter Garden actually had some nice flowers in bloom and fresh fragrances of pollen and petals. Being the dead of March, flowers and rhodendrons were not in bloom yet, which was to be expected. Some of the paths were not cleared, trees/hedges not trimmed (despite heavy sawing), which is fine. It's still cold season after all.
The space itself is nice, but why are there so many roads within the arboretum?? It also doesn't help that I have the Arnold Arboretum in Massachusetts as a reference point.
The Japanese Garden was nicely done. Conveyed a peaceful and quiet environment, despite being right off the road of a busy street. There were ducks swimming in the pond. Nice pond space, benches, layout. Everything trimmed and groomed to perfection. Included: man in the orange suit doing the trimming off to the side. -
Review from Carrie H.
Seattle, WA
2/27/2007
This place is great - it has everything a nature lover would love and then some! You can go in any direction - out to Lake Washington, or to the Japanese Gardens, or even down Azalea lane. Two great times to go is during the spring (when everything is out in bloom) and during the fall (when all the leaves are on the ground).
Looking through old photo albums, I have too many pictures from here. It's hard not to though, when you are surrounded by beauty.
Bring your lovely lady here, she'll dig ya. -
Review from Dianne B.
Bellevue, WA
10/22/2005 5 photos
The Japanese Garden at the Arboretum is ...well, I hardly know where to start. This garden was designed and the construction was overseen by a master Japanese garden designer. The plants and shrubs are exquisite in all seasons. The Koi pond teems with life. The tea houses and the shrine for moon ceremonies are lovely. Walking the path around the garden is a perfect way to center myself and let go of the insanity.
I like it here so much that my boyfriend bought me an annual pass.
Here is the link to the official site. http://www.seattle.gov...
I have only 2 reservations. The first is the availability and conditon of rest rooms. The only rest room in the garden area is a honey bucket. It would be nice to have a clean modern facilities in good repair (which disqualifies the toilets by the playing fields). The second is that you can't go into the tea houses. They are completely locked up. You can go to a formal tea ceremony put on by the Urasenke Foundation. http://www.urasenkesea... I'd love to hear if anyone has been to one.
Also, I don't care but photographers should be aware that they may not take tripods into the garden because the paths are too narrow and it prevents others from enjoying the garden. -
Review from Laura O.
Seattle, WA
2/11/2009
OMG! This place is beautiful!! My dog and I really enjoyed the walk through the park. Put on your walking shoes!! The fragrance in the air- from the winter garden- was lovely! There is a map to help you get a feel of the layout. The trails have some stairs and hills. This is a place you can go for a walk year-around with your sweetie or your dog!
I did not see many garbage cans in the park. It could be a winter thing. Hopefully, your dog will do a number two at the beginning or at the end of the walk. There were some distractions for my dog like the squirrels, and birds. (It's an on leash park. ) -
Review from Kelsey F.
Bothell, WA
5/5/2008
Finding peace and solitude "outside" has been an ongoing process.
When I was a little kid, there was a neighborhood park where all of the neighborhood kids went. For a short period, back when there weren't that many of us neighborhood kids, it was a great place to be. Big, open green space, large enough for all of us to have "our spot". Eventually, it became overcrowded and/or I grew up. I don't know which happened first, actually.
When I was in college at the UW, I spent time "outside" in the Quad. During the sunny days of spring, the Quad took on an almost beach-like atmosphere...people playing frisbee, portable stereos everywhere, people lying on towels or blankets and soaking up some vitamin D while "studying". (I use the term loosely because I wound up getting distracted from my books. This might explain a few things, actually.)
When I was a fresh grad, "outside" meant Greenlake, where I could get exercise on a paved trail and people watch all at once. And bunny watch. My God, there are a lot of bunnies there.
But see, all of these places have one thing in common...they became so overcrowded that "peace and solitude" became impossible to find. Overcrowded with kids, overcrowded with college students, overcrowded with bunnies. I'm not against any of these groups in any way, but when a girl's looking for "peace and solitude" in the great outdoors, these groups in large numbers are hardly compatible.
Enter the Arboretum, which is not only "outdoors", but is so frickin' huge that it's EASY to find a niche.
My niche changes based on my mood. Sometimes it's under a cherry tree, where the air smells sweet as cotton candy. Sometimes it's in a patch of soft grass and dandelions, where I nap surrounded by green and yellow. Sometimes it's by the little river, where I can quietly watch the canoes and kayaks float by and where I am kept company by a pair of curious ducks, who seem convinced that I have bread somewhere in my backpack. Sometimes it's in one of the green grassy meadows surrounded by evergreens, where I feed squirrels cashews from my trail mix. (The M&Ms are mine.)
It changes as often as my mood, and it's fine...because I can always find that spot as close or as far away from others as I want. It's happiness, nature, and "outdoors", all wrapped into one. You couldn't ask for better. -
Review from Winnie L.
Bellevue, WA
10/25/2008 3 photos
Don't' miss the color of Fall!
Who need to go New England for autumn scene?! We have the more amazing scenes in Seattle Puget Sound. It is in the city, just exit at Lake Washington Boulevard on 520. It is a perfect place to escape from negative news for a few hours.
We didn't go the world famous Japanese Garden today. I highly recommended it though. They offer tea class regularly. The weather was perfect. Leaves have been changing color. There is no cafe or restaurant in the park. Shops in Madison Valley are close by where you can grab a bite or you can bring your own food & drink and have a picnic at such beautiful park. -
Review from Trevin C.
Seattle, WA
10/23/2007
Just went here last weekend for a walk with my camera in tow and was in awe of how beautiful this place is. The ground was really wet due to rainfall earlier in the day, but it proved to be perfect for taking photos of leaves and the surrounding wildlife.
If you're looking for a nice way to unwind in a quiet place, this is the ticket. -
Review from yin y.
Olympia, WA
2/24/2009
Tree porn.. that's what he said.
I've only been here during the fall/winter yet I am always excited to return here.
I am sure people strolling by are wondering what we are doing..
Since I've only been here a couple times and it's been to shoot.
I've yet to fully explore the whole park with all of it's layers.
The north end of the park is more industrial which makes this place very versatile as a back drop.
I can't wait to come back during spring! -
Review from Honey Lee B.
Tucson, AZ
8/28/2008
Walking trails are exceptional. Views are exceptional. Upkeep workers and landscapers must be exceptional.
Due to its size, it kinda reminds me of Golden Gate Park, maybe on steroids.
We saw a high school track team running through there and what a place to run!
You go team!
Large manicured lawns to lie around on with your blanket and book and a snack. I want to go back and hike my butt off. -
Review from Jayne A.
Seattle, WA
10/7/2007
Now that I live in this area, I really appreciate the beauty of the Arboretum in Seattle. Especially the Japanese Gardens! It's best during spring, of course, but there is a peaceful and quiet feeling to the park in the fall.
Anyone who is traveling to this area should definitely visit the Arboretum!Listed in: My Neighborhood
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Review from Nouveau B.
Seattle, WA
7/28/2007
Flowers, trees, trails and Foster Park, my favorite section of the Arboretum. Located behind the museum, this luscious park is really wonderful. Half on water, over the water, etc. this lovely little slice of life is extremely serene. Supposedly only for walker, there are way too many bicycles tearing up the pathways. Lots of little private docks to sit out on and just a wonderful place to transport you to another world.
The only con is that the parking lot is regularly patrolled by prowlers and there are often smashed windows in the parking lot. Worth the risk to me. -
Review from Penny B.
Seattle, WA
3/7/2009
On weekends the WSU Master Gardeners have a clinic in the Graham Visitor's Center at the north end of the park. noon to 4pm. Free. They answer plant identification and disease questions for anyone asking. If you see something interesting in the park come and ask about it. You can bring in a sample of your garden disaster and get a diagnosis. Or just get advice on how to make your yard beautiful like the Arboretum.
Okay - So I am a member of this clinic. We are great! And we give good recommendations of other shops, cafes and places to walk to from the Visitor's Center. Come visit. -
Review from Hunter R.
San Diego, CA
3/28/2010
The city planners did an amazing service for Seattle by working in conjunction with UW to create the arboretum for everyone to enjoy.
There are acres upon acres of trails, grassy areas, ponds, floral gardens, beautiful spring time blooms, summer laughter of kids with kites or bubbles. You can catch glimpses of people falling in love, people spending quality time with books or their pets and oh, the bird life!
There is something to do for everyone of any age, though it would be nice if the park installed a play ground area that really appealed to kids. The play area closest to UW is more suited toward infants to two year olds and the section closest to Madison Park is designed for children who like to swing and little more. It would be nice if they included a planned area near the baseball field that had slides and an array of items like recently added to the Park in Madison Park.
Other than that, this is a beautiful place for the entire family. I love coming the morning after a snow covering. If there is enough ground cover, look for snowmen in many areas. -
Review from Rachel P.
6/6/2008
This place is amazing- but sshh- lets keep it a little secret!!
Great for walks on 2nd dates! Great for picnics!!
Beware of adult activities in far off corners-
Great for pictures!! -
Review from Aly M.
7/29/2008
We went at what I'm hoping was a bad time of year because there was hardly anything in bloom there, which was a disappointment. It was okay . . . but not that great for a walk. I prefer some other trails in the area.
I DID like the Japanese Garden which is somewhat attached to this place. You have to pay $5 to get in, but it's really pretty. I just wish less people were there when we went--it could be really nice for just sitting and chilling out.
