Washington Park Arboretum

Category: Botanical garden in Seattle, Washington

Address: 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle, WA 98112, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–4PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10AM–4PM

Thursday: 10AM–4PM

Friday: 10AM–4PM

Saturday: 10AM–4PM

Reviews

Charvee Sharma

Jun 13, 2022

Lovely space to spend an entire day, walk around or plan a picnic when the weather allows. Make sure to bring some packed lunch or snacks since there isn't any cafe inside the park. There are a few coffee places outside the park where you can pick up a meal. Very scant restrooms too!

Aiman Al Khachi

Apr 30, 2022

Great hiking trail! So many things to explore and just take nature in. The area is huge and great for nature photography with lots of room for creativity. My favorite spot was the Japanese Maple. It's especially beautiful when the weather is nice and warm with some sun out.

Justyne Little

Mar 25, 2022

This place is inspiring and peaceful. I love the flowers 🌺 on the trees and bushes. So many different species of magnolias and trees. I am coming back here! The cherry blossoms or maybe what they call Sakura Trees are very beautiful right now they are in bloom don’t miss out on this experience.

Rababe Saadaoui

Mar 15, 2022

Nice peaceful green space for a walk. The park is very well maintained and easy to navigate. The Japanese garden isn’t free but worth visiting. On weekends or when the weather is nice, parking can be full.

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Questions & Answers

Can you bring your dog?

Courtney Verble | Aug 10, 2022
Lucian | Aug 11, 2022

Yes, you can bring your dog. If you want to go to more specific places though, you might want to check for any signage that indicates otherwise (if I recall correctly, the japanese garden for example, does not allow pets).

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Do they have lost&found??

Argelia G | Aug 10, 2022
Loki Odinson | Aug 11, 2022

Yes

Is there any parking nearby if the lots are closed?

Jay K | Aug 10, 2022
Hedy Schlaht | Aug 11, 2022

Yes there is parking nearby

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Is the park dog friendly? Are pets allowed?

Belinda Carrasquillo | Aug 10, 2022
Clinton Morris | Aug 11, 2022

Indeed, dogs are allowed.

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Can you rent space for weddings?

Deborah Genskow | Aug 10, 2022
Richard Cole | Aug 11, 2022

Yes

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Can you ride your bike through the Arboretum?

Chris Goettl | Aug 10, 2022
Ian Peterson | Aug 11, 2022

There are new designated bike paths. Probably one of the *safest* places to ride a bike in the city

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Do you have or allow electric scooters for the elderly?

Rev. Fred Roark | Aug 10, 2022
Jeff Zanatta | Aug 11, 2022

The park doesnt offer scooters but they are allowed and most areas/trails are scooter friendly and accessible

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How long are the trails?

Laurel Petrik | Aug 10, 2022
Whit Carter | Aug 11, 2022

The park is about 1 mile long and over 200 acres. The news loop trail is 2.5 miles long.

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Can we bring dogs

Peg Roy | Aug 10, 2022
Shubhendu Konar | Aug 11, 2022

Yes, dogs are allowed as long as they are well behaved. Owner is responsible for cleaning and disposing poop!

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if need ticket

Amy Li | Aug 10, 2022
Bill Merrow | Aug 11, 2022

Botanical Garden is free. Japanese Garden does need ticket but has better parking so we often park there and do both.

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Which season is the best to visit the park

coka Lakshmi | Aug 10, 2022
Heather Mayer | Aug 11, 2022

Spring. Beautiful cherry blossoms

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Is it ok to bring a walker?

Ming Miley | Aug 10, 2022
BuildPRO 367 | Aug 11, 2022

Yes it's ok

Is there fishing and swimming allow?

Don Vu | Aug 10, 2022
Kimberly Pham | Aug 11, 2022

There isn't any actual swimming area but I did saw a few kayakers swam in the lake. Tho the water is pretty gross at this time of the year not sure if you want to swim in it. I don't see anyone fishing here but I guess you probably can if you have a license. The only spot I can think it be a good spot to fish is along the trail into Mt Terrace bridge.

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Can I go fishing there?

Stanley Friedman | Aug 10, 2022
Shawn Paul Jr. Bertrand | Aug 11, 2022

Not supposed too but people do.

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Are there any water bottle refill stations here

Moe Ahmad | Aug 10, 2022
Tom B | Aug 11, 2022

Unfortunately, there are not.

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what are the hours of operation? What is the cost?

sue aguirre | Aug 10, 2022
William Tablan | Aug 11, 2022

Washington Park Arboretum is open every day from dawn to 8pm, free of charge. Visitors Center is open limited hours. Japanese Garden is currently by appointment for $8

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Is there any parking that can accommodate a motorhome? (Not for overnight just a 1/2 day visit while traveling the state)

w. d. | Aug 10, 2022
Robert Schuppert-McDonald | Aug 11, 2022

There are big parking lots at the Arboretum. The challenge would be the narrow roads in park, and there is a foot bridge that one has to drive under to get to other side. I'm not sure what the height clearances are for bridge. That said, the road would not allow enough room for turning a motorhome around. Probably best to park on the street and walk into the park or if you are carting bikes use them to explore the park.

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When is the westaria in bloom?

Patti Keeler | Aug 10, 2022
G Mo | Aug 11, 2022

Wisteria blooms in spring around here, and blooms more and more the more south you go.

What is I like in December at Christmas time?

Twila Philips | Aug 10, 2022
Dustin Kelley | Aug 11, 2022

This year who knows but it's a beautiful Park otherwise. The visit here is always nice.

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Is admission free??

Brandon Minikwu | Aug 10, 2022
Garrett Fuller | Aug 11, 2022

Absolutely no admission.

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Are there trails that are wheel chair addressable?

Anakka Hartwell | Aug 10, 2022
Charley Wang | Aug 11, 2022

Yes, the park has a spiderweb of connected off-road paths that could be navigable in a wheelchair. But there are a few sections with stairs. The main loop around the arboretum is paved, though, so if you don't plan to go off-road it will be totally fine.

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Can you walk this at night?

Mark G | Aug 10, 2022
Srikanth Mukku | Aug 11, 2022

I think it shuts down around 8 PM.

how much is the price for the entrance

Sara Asmelash | Aug 10, 2022
Gordon Brown | Aug 11, 2022

Yes. Most is free. As far as I saw, the only paid entrance was to the Japanese Gardens.

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Is there ny where to purchase lunch or food?

David Johnson | Aug 10, 2022
michael brewster | Aug 11, 2022

In your lunch box

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This garden is free or no???

Maral Sakhizada | Aug 10, 2022
Sasha Joseph | Aug 11, 2022

Free for the arboretum. You need to pay for the Japanese garden.

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How long can people stay here?

jdog bruh | Aug 10, 2022
Heather Mayer | Aug 11, 2022

For tassels

how do you get from the link to the arboretum

Lisa Friedrichsen | Aug 10, 2022
Rob Gillespie | Aug 11, 2022

Walk across the bridge (walk south) take a left once across, it will lead you I to the arboritum. A few blocks walk once you turn. It is obvious

Is the Japanese Garden still colorful around this time of year? (End sept/ Begin oct 2018)

Alesia | Aug 10, 2022
robert willis | Aug 11, 2022

I am pretty sure that it is. They have some nice tours and programs around the beginning of October. For more info you should Google Japanese garden in fall. I saw something for the 4th of October.

Are you permitted to bicycle along the trails?

Rudy Lovsin | Aug 10, 2022
Seth Urion | Aug 11, 2022

Some... there is a paved road that is open to bicycles. The gravel trails are not.

Is there a anywhere to park a vehicle with a small boat trailer? It's for my canoes.

DealyD | Aug 10, 2022
Indigo Doll | Aug 11, 2022

There is a parking lot, I'm sure you could use two spots for your vehicle and trailer.

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How muddy is it on rainy days?

Jan Vincent Aguilar | Aug 10, 2022
Cheryl Hufnagel | Aug 11, 2022

It's pretty muddy in many places on rainy days or after it has rained a day or two before. I usually wear hiking boots.

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Are wheelchairs available?

Sharon Sheppard | Aug 10, 2022
Jeffery Agyekum Adjei | Aug 11, 2022

No, but the trail is wheelchair accessible.

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Are the trails open past 5pm?

A Train | Aug 10, 2022
jeff wood | Aug 11, 2022

Only the parking lot closes. Walkers can go in any time. No restrooms after 5:00PM, though.

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