365 in Seattle – Washington Park Arboretum

365 Things to do in Seattle WA – Day 83 – Washington Park Arboretum

On a beautiful day like today there’s no better thing than strolling through the Arboretum. Everything in full bloom and an absolutely gorgeous day.

The Arboretum is a hidden gem on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle’s neighborhood of Broadmoor. Jointly managed by UW and the City of Seattle, its 230 acres are a dynamic assortment of plants found nowhere else. The City owns the land and the University owns all of the trees and plant collections. In terms of care, maintenance and management, the City takes care of the park-like functions (trails, benches, garbage) and the UW Botanic Gardens takes care of the gardens, trees, and plant collections.

Street address
2300 Arboretum Drive E
Seattle, WA 98112

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