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Washington Park Arboretum

Washington Park Arboretum is a Seattle public landscape of gardens, woodland and Arboretum Creek, jointly developed by the University of Washington, Seattle Parks and the Arboretum Foundation.

Washington Park Arboretum

Why go

Choose Washington Park Arboretum for a longer, plant-focused walk that contrasts cultivated displays with heavily canopied areas. Azalea Way is its best-known spring feature, while the Seattle Japanese Garden occupies the park's southwest corner. The arboretum's setting between Union Bay, Montlake and Madison Valley makes it a landscape destination rather than a quick neighborhood park.

What to look for

  • Washington Park Arboretum includes Azalea Way.
  • Washington Park Arboretum contains the Seattle Japanese Garden.
  • Arboretum Creek runs through Washington Park Arboretum.

Your next visit

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Outdoor visit · 30–45 min

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