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Washington Park Arboretum, Broadmoor
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Washington Park Arboretum

  • 4.88.1k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 8 pm

A peaceful, leafy escape featuring curated plant collections, winding trails, and seasonal displays. Visitors come for serene nature walks, wildlife viewing, and photography opportunities — expect varied habitats, quiet corners for reflection, and open lawns for picnics or exploration.

Quick answers

Washington Park Arboretum in short

When is Washington Park Arboretum open?

Every day, 8 AM–8 PM.

When is the best time to visit Washington Park Arboretum?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Washington Park Arboretum indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Washington Park Arboretum?

2300 Arboretum Dr E,Seattle, WA 98112.

Right now · 11:15 am

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 12 pm.

In its favour

  • Open till 8 pm
  • Best in the morning
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 45° out there

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 8 pm
monday
8 AM–8 PM
tuesday
8 AM–8 PM
wednesday
8 AM–8 PM
thursday
8 AM–8 PM
friday
8 AM–8 PM
saturday
8 AM–8 PM
sundayToday
8 AM–8 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Washington Park Arboretum
  2. 2 Foster Point Trail · 12 min
  3. 3 Interlaken Park · 15 min
  4. 4 Marsh Island · 18 min
  5. 5 Volunteer Park Cafe & Pantry · 19 min
2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle, WA 98112(opens the map)DirectionsTo BroadmoorCall+12065438800Websitebotanicgardens.uw.edu

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 8.1k reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Relaxation
  • Gardens
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

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  • JacketThe whole time