Washington Park Arboretum
About
Washington Park Arboretum - 230 Acres of UW Botanic Gardens
230-acre living plant collection in central Seattle, jointly managed by UW Botanic Gardens and Seattle Parks and Recreation. The arboretum holds 40,000+ trees and shrubs across themed gardens, wetland trails, and Lake Washington shoreline.
Programs for Kids
Year-round programming through UW Botanic Gardens. Programs include:
- UWBG Summer Camp
- Family Nature Classes
- Fiddleheads Forest School (nature-based preschool)
- School Field Trips
- Self-Guided Adventures with printed materials
- Park in the Dark night hikes
- Story Time sessions
- Exploration Kits for families
What's Included
- 230-acre outdoor plant collection
- Educator-led camps and classes
- Graham Visitors Center
- Exploration Kits available at visitor center
Experience
Central Seattle and Eastside families use the arboretum for outdoor exploration, forest preschool, and seasonal events. The Madison Park location is reachable from I-5 and connects to surrounding Olmsted-designed parks.