Oregonians are lucky when it comes to free entertainment – we have gorgeous parks, hiking trails, and outdoor attractions all over the state, and most are free to visit. If you’re looking for a perfect day trip destination, you might want to head to Washington Park in Portland, where you’ll find Hoyt Arboretum.
Take a stroll through a magical landscape at Hoyt Arboretum. You’ll find it inside Washington Park in Portland.
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The arboretum is home to 2,300 tree species, collected from six continents. This place offers much more than just a beautiful landscape - its many volunteers are dedicated to education, conservation, and recreation.
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Explore the arboretum along its 12 miles of trails, 2 miles of which are paved and accessible to everyone.
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There’s never a bad time to visit - this place is stunning all year long! Find a bench to sit and admire the fall foliage…
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…bundle up and go for a winter walk…
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…bask in the colorful beauty that surrounds the arboretum in the springtime…
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…and spend your summer days admiring more than 6,000 trees along the leafy pathways.
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Use your smart phone to learn even more as you wander through this pretty landscape.
Hoyt Arboretum/Facebook It’s easy to identify the various trees and plants here when you use the Hoyt Arboretum Plant Database.
Depending on the time of your visit, you might even see a volunteer arborist working in the treetops above!
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Hoyt Arboretum always welcomes volunteers, so if you love trees, plants, and flowers, contact the arboretum to see how you can help out.
Hoyt Arboretum/Facebook The arboretum has volunteer stewards who help maintain trails, weed gardens, and plant trees. Others offer visitor engagement, public education, and tours.
Visit the arboretum 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day of the year. It’s always free to visit!
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Check out Hoyt Arboretum’s website to see trail maps and information about how to enjoy this beautiful place during all four seasons. Check out the arboretum’s Facebook page to see what’s new this season.
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It’s easy to identify the various trees and plants here when you use the Hoyt Arboretum Plant Database.
The arboretum has volunteer stewards who help maintain trails, weed gardens, and plant trees. Others offer visitor engagement, public education, and tours.
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Address: Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR 97221, USA
