Arnold Arboretum

Welcome to Arnold Arboretum in Boston, Massachusetts. This park was first established in 1882 and it was the dream of Frederick Law Olmsted to make it one of the best Arboretum's in the world and today it provides habitat for over 15,000 trees, shrubs and vines. Although the City of Boston holds title to the land Harvard University maintains the land.

Walter Street Burying Ground is included in this park's profile.

To contact the office please call 314-822-5855.

Boston Park Ordinances

*The following are prohibited; defacing public property, harming wildlife, littering, smoking.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; fires, motor vehicles.

*All dogs must be leashed and waste removed.

Please respect these rules, the parks, and all local, State of Massachusetts, and United States statutes.