Is The Arboretum in Seattle open?
The Arboretum is open everyday from dawn to dusk, free of charge.
Can you picnic at the Seattle Arboretum?
In short, the arboretum is an ideal spot for an all-day picnic hangout.
What neighborhood is the Washington Park Arboretum in?
Madison Park
The Seattle Japanese Garden is a 3.5 acre (14,000 m2) Japanese garden in the Madison Park neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. The Garden is located in the Southern end of the Washington Park Arboretum on Lake Washington Boulevard East.
Who owns the Arboretum in Seattle?
The City of Seattle owns the land and the University owns all of the trees and plant collections at the Washington Park Arboretum.
Are dogs allowed in UW Arboretum?
Dogs are more than welcome at the Washington Park Arboretum as long as they are on a leash and get picked up after. No dogs allowed in the Seattle Japanese Garden. See the Seattle Municipal Code on Animals for more information.
Are dogs allowed in the arboretum?
No pets allowed, please. Service dogs are welcome at the Arboretum. However, other animals, pets, emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals are prohibited as they are not considered service animals under the ADA. Click here to learn more about what is considered a service animal.
What time does the arboretum open?
Visiting hours are 9am-7pm with last entry at 6:30pm. Member early entry hours are 7:30-9am. Become a member. The Arboretum is closed December 25. Arboretum Library The building is now open and Arboretum Members may check out books.
What is the arboretum of Seattle?
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.
Are there restrooms at Washington Park Arboretum?
Other restrooms are available at the bus turnaround in the Pacific Connections Garden, Washington Park Playfield and Seattle Japanese Garden (south end of the Arboretum). Washington Park Arboretum closures are coordinated with Seattle Parks and Recreation. For more information about all Seattle Park closures, visit SPR’s Parkways blog
Where is the Japanese garden in Seattle?
Seattle Japanese Garden is located within the Washington Park Arboretum, at 1075 Lake Washington Blvd E. Seattle, Washington 98112. Parking is free. The garden is open Tuesday through Sunday, with seasonal changes in hours.