30+ Gardens and Arboretums You Should Visit Spring, 2024!

30+ Gardens and Arboretums You Should Visit Spring, 2024!

Spring is here, and what better way to celebrate the season than by exploring some of the beautiful gardens and arboretums around New Jersey! Whether you're a nature lover or just looking for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, these destinations offer a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. Here are some of our favorite gardens and arboretums to visit in New Jersey this spring.

First on the list is the Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township. This 127-acre arboretum is home to a variety of gardens, including a rock garden, a rose garden, and a medicinal garden. The arboretum's hiking trails offer a chance to enjoy the beauty of nature while getting some exercise. Remember to check out the historic Colonial Revival mansion, which now serves as the arboretum's visitor center.

Next up is the Sayen House and Gardens in Hamilton. This hidden gem features a beautiful pond, a Japanese garden, and an azalea garden. The gardens are also home to various sculptures and a charming gazebo. If you're a fan of photography, this is a great spot to capture some stunning shots.

If you're looking for a garden with a bit of history, check out the Van Vleck House and Gardens in Montclair. This 12-acre estate was once the home of a prominent family and has been beautifully preserved. The gardens feature a variety of plantings, including a greenhouse and a walled garden. Take a guided tour to learn more about the history of the estate and its gardens.

Another great choice is the Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit. This 13-acre arboretum features a variety of gardens, including a butterfly garden, a wildflower garden, and a fragrance garden. The arboretum also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts and workshops. It's a great spot to spend a lazy afternoon with family and friends.

These are just some of our favorite gardens and arboretums to visit around New Jersey this spring. Remember to keep reading for a full list!


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Atlantic County


Linwood Arboretum

Linwood Arboretum

The focus of the Linwood Arboretum is educational, allowing the public to become familiar with uncommon or rare woo...


Address
1410 Wabash Ave,, Linwood, NJ,

Website
https://linwoodarboretum.org/

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Burlington County


Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve

Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve

The Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve of Medford Leas is a unique blend of accessible public gardens, collection...


Address
1 Medford Leas,, Medford, NJ 08055

Website
http://bartonarboretum.org

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Essex County


Branch Brook Park

Branch Brook Park

Branch Brook Park, the nation's first county park, is located in the North Ward of Newark, between the neighborhood...


Address
Park Ave. & Lake St., Newark, New Jersey 07102

Website
https://www.essexcountyparks.org/parks/branch-brook-park

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Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary

Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary

The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum is a historic woodlands garden and educational institution. We promote an understandin...


Address
324 Forest Drive South,, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Phone
973.376.3587

Website
http://www.hartshornarboretum.org

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Durrand-Hedden House & Garden

Durrand-Hedden House & Garden

Durand-Hedden House and Garden is an historic house museum that finds interesting ways to explore our community's f...


Address
523 Ridgewood Road,, Maplewood, New Jersey 07040

Website
https://www.durandhedden.org

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Essex County Rose Garden

Essex County Rose Garden

Established in 1959 through a joint effort of the New Jersey Rose Society and the Essex County Parks Department, th...


Address
Watchung Avenue,, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003

Website
https://www.essexcountyparks.org/parks/brookdale-park

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Greater Newark Conservancy

Greater Newark Conservancy

Greater Newark Conservancy promotes environmental stewardship to improve the quality of life in New Jerseys urban c...


Address
32 Prince St, Newark, NJ 07103

Website
http://www.citybloom.org

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Greenwood Gardens

Greenwood Gardens

Greenwood Gardens is preserving the gardens, architecture and landscape of Greenwood for the education and delight ...


Address
274 Old Short Hills Road,, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Phone
973-258-4026

Website
http://greenwoodgardens.org

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Presby Memorial Iris Gardens

Presby Memorial Iris Gardens

Located at the base of the 7 1/2 acre Mountainside Park, the iris gardens contain over 14,000 irises of approximate...


Address
474 Upper Mountain Ave, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043

Phone
973-783-5974

Website
http://presbyirisgardens.org

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Van Vleck House and Gardens

Van Vleck House and Gardens

The Van Vleck House & Gardens originated as a 12-acre private estate more than 140 years ago when Joseph Van Vleck ...


Address
21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, NJ 07042

Phone
973-744-4752

Website
http://vanvleck.org

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Hunterdon County


Hunterdon County Arboretum

Hunterdon County Arboretum

Throughout the Arboretum, you will see a variety of trees, shrubs, and annuals and perennials, including both nativ...


Address
1020 New Jersey 31,, Lebanon, New Jersey 08833

Website
https://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/parks/guides/parkareas.htm

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Mercer County


Grounds For Sculpture

Grounds For Sculpture

Grounds For Sculpture, a 35-acre sculpture park and museum, has captivated visitors since 1992, and has only gained...


Address
18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, New Jersey 08619, Mercer County,

Phone
(609) 586-0616

Website
http://www.groundsforsculpture.org/

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Herrontown Woods Arboretum

Herrontown Woods Arboretum

Herrontown Woods, is located in the northeast part of Princeton and is set on 142 acres of wooded land. A system of...


Address
600 Snowden Ln,, Princeton, New Jersey 08540

Website
https://www.princetonnj.gov/facilities/facility/details/herrontownwoods-15

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Morven Museum & Garden

Morven Museum & Garden

A National Historic Landmark, Morven is situated on five pristine acres in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey. This...


Address
55 Stockton St., Princeton, NJ 08540

Phone
(609) 924-8144 ext. 106

Website
http://morven.org

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Robert A. Winters Arboretum at Meadow Lakes

Robert A. Winters Arboretum at Meadow Lakes

Located just minutes from Princeton, the stunning 100-acre arboretum boasts a classical style, mature with lush tre...


Address
300 Meadow Lakes,, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520

Website
http://arbnet.org/morton-register/robert-winters-arboretum-meadow-lakes

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Sayen House & Gardens

Sayen House & Gardens

Sayen House & Gardens offers so much beauty and enjoyment for anyone who visits.


Address
155 Hughes Dr, Hamilton, New Jersey 08690

Website
https://www.hamiltonnj.com/sayengardens

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Middlesex County


Rutgers Gardens - New Brunswick

Rutgers Gardens - New Brunswick

A public garden dedicated to cultivating inquisitive minds, great plants, and inspired gardening through educationa...


Address
112 Ryders Lane,, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519

Phone
732-932-8451

Website
http://www.rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu

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Monmouth County


David C. Shaw Arboretum

David C. Shaw Arboretum

The David C. Shaw Arboretum at Holmdel Park was established in the fall of 1963. Its 22 acres contain hundreds of s...


Address
Holmdel Park,, 44 Longstreet Rd,, Holmdel, NJ 07733

Website
https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?id=2763

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Deep Cut Gardens

Deep Cut Gardens

Deep Cut Gardens is simply beautiful. You will find many walking trails, beautiful landscaping, a rose garden, sitt...


Address
352 Red Hill Road,, Middletown, New Jersey 07748

Phone
(732) 671-6050

Website
http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2518

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F. Bliss Price Arboretum and Wildlife Sanctuary

F. Bliss Price Arboretum and Wildlife Sanctuary

The Bliss Arboretum boasts many acres of paths through woodlands managed conservatively by the Eatontown Shade Tree...


Address
62-52 County Rte 547,, Eatontown, New Jersey 07724

Website
https://eatontownnj.com/facilities/facility/details/Bliss-Price-Arboretum-and-Wildlife-Sanct-1

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Morris County


Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center

Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center

Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center was known originally as "Merchiston Farm," the home of William and Martha Bro...


Address
170 Longview Road,, Chester, New Jersey 07931

Website
https://www.morrisparks.net/index.php/parks/bamboo-brook

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Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Frelinghuysen Arboretum

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, a lovely 127 acre tract now surrounded by busy highways and office parks was once Whip...


Address
353 East Hanover Avenue,, Morristown, New Jersey 07960

Website
http://www.arboretumfriends.org

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Willowwood Arboretum

Willowwood Arboretum

Willowwood Arboretum is open free to the public daily, 365 days yearly from 8am to dusk. Visitors are invited to en...


Address
300 Longview Rd, Chester, NJ 07931

Phone
(973) 326-7600

Website
https://willowwoodarboretum.org/

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Ocean County


Sister Mary Grace Burns Arboretum of Georgian Court University

Sister Mary Grace Burns Arboretum of Georgian Court University

Enjoy the four historic themed gardens of the former George Jay Gould estate, now a National Historic Landmark and ...


Address
900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Phone
732-987-2373

Website
http://www.georgian.edu/arboretum

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Passaic County


Laurelwood Arboretum

Laurelwood Arboretum

Laurelwood Arboretum is a 30-acre botanically diverse property located in Wayne Township in northern New Jersey. La...


Address
725 Pines Lake Drive West, Wayne, NJ 07470

Website
http://www.laurelwoodarboretum.org/

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New Jersey State Botanical Garden

New Jersey State Botanical Garden

From the delicate shades of a tiny wildflower to the vibrant colors of massed annual plantings, Skylands is a place...


Address
Morris Rd, Ringwood, New Jersey 07456, Passaic County

Phone
(973) 962-7527

Website
http://www.njbg.org

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Somerset County


Colonial Park Gardens

Colonial Park Gardens

The Gardens of Colonial Park offers a variety of amazing horticultural attractions including a rose garden, fragran...


Address
156 Mettlers Rd, Somerset, New Jersey 08873

Website
http://www.somersetcountyparks.org/activities/gardens/Gardens.html

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Cross Estate Gardens

Cross Estate Gardens

The Gardens comprise formal and native gardens, a wisteria-covered pergola, and a mountain laurel allee. The Cross ...


Address
61 Jockey Hollow Road,, Bernardsville, New Jersey 07924

Website
https://www.crossestategardens.org/

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Duke Farms

Duke Farms

Large estate garden in Hillsborough, whose features include a lake and other water features, a sycamore allee, and ...


Address
80 US Highway 206, Hillsborough, NJ 08844-4102

Phone
(908) 722-3700

Website
http://www.dukefarms.org

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Leonard J. Buck Garden

Leonard J. Buck Garden

Leonard J. Buck Garden is one of the premier rock gardens in the eastern United States consisting of a series of al...


Address
11 Layton Road, Far Hills, New Jersey 07931

Phone
(908) 234-2677

Website
http://www.somersetcountyparks.org/parksfacilities/buck/LJBuck.html

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Wagner Farm Arboretum and Gardens

Wagner Farm Arboretum and Gardens

The Wagner Farm Arboretum was established in 2004 as a non-profit organization, the Arboretum seeks to enrich, educ...


Address
197 Mountain Ave,, Warren, New Jersey 07059

Website
https://www.wfafnj.org/

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Union County


Reeves-Reed Arboretum

Reeves-Reed Arboretum

A 13.5 acre National Historic Landmark featuring award-winning gardens and woodland trails, and offering horticultu...


Address
165 Hobart Avenue,, Summit, New Jersey 07901

Phone
(908) 273-8787

Website
http://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org

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