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!

Bring your Dad to see the Pure Oil exhibit on Father's Day. The curator of the exhibit will be working in the exhibit sp...
06/19/2026

Bring your Dad to see the Pure Oil exhibit on Father's Day. The curator of the exhibit will be working in the exhibit space and would love to swap stories about The Pure Oil Company.

It's International Picnic Day - Plan to attend our America 250 Dawes Homecoming Community Picnic on July 12. Free admiss...
06/18/2026

It's International Picnic Day - Plan to attend our America 250 Dawes Homecoming Community Picnic on July 12. Free admission all day long. Pack your picnic and join us for old-fashioned games, live music and fun. Free ice cream and drinks (while supplies last).

We're hiring for a talented Social Media Specialist. If you want to make impactful posts, take photos/videos and help us...
06/17/2026

We're hiring for a talented Social Media Specialist. If you want to make impactful posts, take photos/videos and help us grow our audiences, apply today! https://bit.ly/4vfeka9

06/13/2026

Did you know we now have 24 official geocaches out in our free areas at Red Barn Reserve and Dutch Fork? Come out this weekend and see how many you can find!

We are glad to support Garden Education at Dawes. Together we can make a difference for the environment. Check out all o...
06/12/2026

We are glad to support Garden Education at Dawes. Together we can make a difference for the environment. Check out all of our summer programs https://www.dawesarb.org/calendar

Join us on Thursdays in June (8 - 9 p.m.) for the "Trails Less Traveled Hiking Series" Each week will feature a differen...
06/11/2026

Join us on Thursdays in June (8 - 9 p.m.) for the "Trails Less Traveled Hiking Series" Each week will feature a different trail with new plants and animals to discover. Members $6/Non-member $8 Register at https://bit.ly/4v4iylb

06/10/2026

What happens at Dawes before the gates open? Our Landscaping crew prepares for you!

It's National Pollinator Month and we have them all over The Arboretum. One of our experts explains the importance of po...
06/09/2026

It's National Pollinator Month and we have them all over The Arboretum. One of our experts explains the importance of pollinators, how Dawes is helping and what you can do. https://bit.ly/4vzXD9c

We are paving this week. The front gate will be closed Thursday, 6/11 (noon to 7 p.m.) but the Davis Drive entrance will...
06/08/2026

We are paving this week. The front gate will be closed Thursday, 6/11 (noon to 7 p.m.) but the Davis Drive entrance will be open. The South Loop will also be closed 6/10 to 6/12. Thank you for your patience as we upgrade the roads.

It's National Prairie Day! The Dawes Arboretum has over 100 acres of prairies that you can visit. Learn more about why p...
06/06/2026

It's National Prairie Day! The Dawes Arboretum has over 100 acres of prairies that you can visit. Learn more about why prairies are important and we hope to see you on these trails this weekend! https://bit.ly/4em3ol7

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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