Yakima Area Arboretum

We stumbled upon the arboretum on a lazy Sunday afternoon and it is beautiful! Wide open spaces with gorgeous big trees and very shady. Ideal place for families with children and dogs. Very nice spot for a picnic. Tranquil, cool and peaceful. 🌳🌲🌳🌲

— Leigh Bowie

Love the beautiful landscape ideal for pictures. Be sure to go back towards the Japanese gardens for breathtaking backdrops! Keep your eyes open for painted rocks hidden throughout the park, hidden by many artists, flip the rock over and look for the information to record your find online. Rehide or take home as a souvenir!

— michele forrester

Such a great visit to the Arboretum. Such a well taken care of place for a good stroll. The staff in the main building was so kind and accommodating. In the rain with the fall colors it was a beautiful late afternoon walk. I am impressed at the collection they have. This would be a constant visit for me if I was local. I could see it being a fun place to host a birthday or special event. And of course plenty of space I could imagine the kids could burn some good energy off.

— Paden Barnard

Out of all the places I enjoy photographing senior pictures, portraits, and group photos the arboretum has to be one of my favorite venues! I would say it has something to do with the person that is now in charge of maintaining and up keeping the landscaping! Definitely recommend stopping by this summer and taking in the scenery before the cherry blossoms trees finish blooming!

— Isaac Espinoza

Very beautiful place to see. We had a good stroll and loved the scenery.

— Anna Field