Shortia at the Elisabeth C Miller Botanical Garden

University of Washington Botanical Gardens

UW Botanic Gardens

University of Washington Arboretum

UW Arboretum on Lake Washington

Arboretum Pacific Connections

University of Washington Arboretum tram

Center for Urban Horticulture

University of Washington Arboretum

University of Washington Botanical Gardens

University of Washington Botanic Gardens

The Arboretum is a hidden gem on the shores of Lake Washington. Its 230 acres hold a dynamic assortment of plants with plenty of walking trails and programs.

Washington Park Arboretum
2300 Arboretum Drive E
Seattle WA 98112

Seattle’s nexus for the scientific and horticultural communities to gather, learn and be inspired. Home to the Union Bay Natural Area, an ecological restoration laboratory.

Center for Urban Horticulture
3501 NE 41st Street
Seattle WA 98105

Plants occasionally available for sale.

Visit their website: botanicgardens.uw.edu.

As I walk through the arboretum, I am in awe of the beauty of the gardens, both in the thoughtful layout that allows me to roam so freely and in how it affects all of my senses that I use in my art and gardening

Gayle Harris, artist, gardener

The UW Botanic Gardens includes the Soest Herbaceous Display Garden... and the Union Bay Natural Area, a wonderful setting to see wildlife... but the gem of the gardens is the 230 acre arboretum containing practically every tree and shrub known to mankind, all name-tagged so you can learn as you stroll the winding paths. The new Pacific Connections Garden displays rare plants from far corners of the world that grow well in the Pacific Northwest.

Ciscoe Morris, author, speaker

The backdrop for much of Seattle’s landscape beauty today is the legacy left by the Olmsted brothers and their designs for Seattle’s Park system.... The Washington Park Arboretum is a prime example of these principles. Today the very nature of historic landscapes, whether they be public or private make them ever-changing and they need different management to maintain their historic integrity and preserve the experience they are intended to provide.

Donald Harris, retired park professional, grandfather

The Washington Park Arboretum is one of the most magnificent collections of trees, shrubs and vines in the world. It is the oldest arboretum on the west coast. It is now treasured by millions for its collections, it beauty and as a place to enjoy nature.

Dr. John A. Wott, Director emeritus, UWBG

I have always loved to be outside. Parks and gardens allow new and interesting places to explore.

Kira Blumhagen, age 17

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