Yakima Area Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Central Washington > Yakima

46.5879, -120.4735 Map & Directions

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Located just outside the city of Yakima, this arboretum showcases hundreds of different plant species through display gardens and themed areas. Continue reading

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Hiking Yakima Area Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Located just outside the city of Yakima, this arboretum showcases hundreds of different plant species through display gardens and themed areas.

The arboretum is located between the Yakima River and Interstate 82 and contains a multitude of different tree collections, most of which are labelled so visitors can learn as they walk along. In addition to the cultivated gardens, there is also a large natural area along the river and several ponds and wetlands sprinkled throughout the grounds.

The arboretum is also easily accessible from the Yakima Greenway trail, which is a paved trail along the Yakima and Naches rivers.

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Yakima Area Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Map & Directions

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Co-ordinates: 46.5879, -120.4735 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Getting There

From Southbound I-82:
Take exit 34. At the end of the off-ramp turn left onto Nob Hill Blvd for 0.3 mile. Turn left onto 24^th Street, then immediately turn left onto Birchfield Road. In just under half a mile, you will arrive at the arboretum entrance on the right.

From Northbound I-82:
Take exit 34. At the end of the off-ramp, turn right onto Nob Hill Blvd for 0.3 mile. Turn left onto 24^th Street, then immediately turn left onto Birchfield Road. In just under half a mile, you will arrive at the arboretum entrance on the right.