The Dawes Arboretum

The Dawes Arboretum We are dedicated to enriching lives through the conservation of trees, nature and history. Come see some of our more than 17,000 living plants.
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Founded in 1929 by Beman and Bertie Dawes, The Arboretum now covers nearly 2,000 acres and includes eight miles of hiking trails and a four-mile Auto Tour. Relax in our Japanese Garden. Hike through our Woodlands or Dutch Fork Wetlands. Climb our Observation Tower for an amazing view. The Dawes Arboretum is a private, non-profit organization. Please view our website at dawesarb.org for our most up

-to-date hours, which change seasonally. Arboretum admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 -15. Children younger than 5 will be admitted for free. Arboretum members receive free admission. We hope to see you soon!

June offers a lot of fantastic programs for you and your family.
05/31/2026

June offers a lot of fantastic programs for you and your family.

05/29/2026
We're proud to be listed #3 in the US! Thanks to all our visitors.
05/28/2026

We're proud to be listed #3 in the US! Thanks to all our visitors.

In the shadow of celebrated giants like the New York Botanical Garden and Chicago Botanic Garden, a quiet sanctuary in Elkhart, Indiana, has emerged as America’s most beloved botanical garden. A sweeping new analysis of visitor reviews from 407 public gardens across the country exposes this gap be...

Congratulations to our Wildflower Photo Contest Winners! Youth winner is Janae Franc with the fleabane and overall winne...
05/26/2026

Congratulations to our Wildflower Photo Contest Winners! Youth winner is Janae Franc with the fleabane and overall winner is Lauren Franc with the violet. You can see their photos displayed in our Discovery Center.

Celebrate the unofficial start of summer by getting outdoors and visiting us on Memorial Day. We're open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m...
05/25/2026

Celebrate the unofficial start of summer by getting outdoors and visiting us on Memorial Day. We're open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for nonmembers and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. for members.

Join us next Saturday, May 30 from 9:30 - 11:30am for our 2026 StoryTrail™ Opening Celebration!In honor of the 250th ann...
05/23/2026

Join us next Saturday, May 30 from 9:30 - 11:30am for our 2026 StoryTrail™ Opening Celebration!

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States, this year’s trail features "Midnight Riders: A Fun Song about the Ride of Paul Revere and William Dawes" by Michael Dahl. A tale of two brave riders, Paul Revere and William Dawes, great-great grandfather of Arboretum Co-founder Beman Dawes, who set out to warn colonists that the British were coming.

Our collaboration with the Licking County Library continues on opening day, with the Bookmobile and exciting activities for the whole family! Take home a free magazine from MagLiteracy and meet some animals from Heart of a Warrior Farm.

In addition, children ages 15 and under are free from 9:30 - 11:30am on May 30! Learn more at dawesarb.org.

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We're celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month by sharing therapeutic horticulture ideas at The Arboretum. A peaceful w...
05/21/2026

We're celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month by sharing therapeutic horticulture ideas at The Arboretum. A peaceful walk around our Japanese Garden, or a wellness program like Tai Chai, can improve your mental health. Learn more about practicing mindfulness from our certified staff member! https://bit.ly/3Rm8rZW

Did you know there are over 12 miles of trails to explore at The Dawes Arboretum? Plan a visit today at dawesarb.org!
05/19/2026

Did you know there are over 12 miles of trails to explore at The Dawes Arboretum? Plan a visit today at dawesarb.org!

It's day. Come visit our living tree museum with over 5,000 different types of trees and find your favorites.
05/16/2026

It's day. Come visit our living tree museum with over 5,000 different types of trees and find your favorites.

Spring is always beautiful at The Arboretum, but one of the best sights to see this time of year is the Azalea collectio...
05/14/2026

Spring is always beautiful at The Arboretum, but one of the best sights to see this time of year is the Azalea collection! Join Greg Payton, Curator of Living Collections, on a stroll through the Azalea Glen to experience these vibrant blooms on May 23 at 10am! Register today at dawesarb.org.

Address

7770 Jacksontown Road
Newark, OH
43056

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 7pm

Telephone

+17403232355

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