Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens — Attraction in Tredyffrin Township

Spring is in the air and Jenkins Gardens is in full bloom. If you're looking for a taste of nature then Jenkins is the spot for you! With a beautiful well maintained welcome center with handicap bathroom facilities this arboretum has everything you could ask for. The welcome center also has plants and a gift shop so you can make your home look like the nature trail. There are well maintained walking paths with nature at your fingertips. Nearly all plants and trees are labeled so if your having trouble deciphering a Poplar from an Oak there is no longer any questions. There are many chairs and benches along the trail so you can take a moment to sit and soak in the beautiful colors. The arboretum is great year round but especially beautiful in the spring. Don't take my word for it, grab the GPS and check it out...

So much packed into a small space! I’m a career horticulturist, and visited March 30th, and am looking so forward to returning through the growing season! Although very little was blooming yet, I was incredibly impressed with the setting, the layout, and the extraordinary amount of plants (most perennials are native plants!)that are tagged with genus/species/cultivar!! The garden is planted on a large hillside, in a quiet residential area. The paths are serpentine, paved with a substrate that is comfortable to walk on. At the bottom of the hill is a lovely pond, attracting area birds. The Rhododendron and Azalea collection must be heavenly when they’re in bloom! A real bonus is the admission fee - FREE! The gift shop is set in a beautiful building, that offers a large deck overlooking the hill gardens....

Jenkins Arboretum is an unexpected surprise tucked away in Chester County. My wife and I enjoyed a 40 minute, casual hike at the arboretum this May. It has a very impressive collection of beautiful azaleas and rhododendrons along with a wide variety of plants and trees tucked into a small area. The arboretum itself is well-designed with twisting paths and several benches that allow you to observe the plants, a small pond, and various birds. Due to the inclines along the paved paths, this place may be a tough walk for those with bad knees or hips. However, this place is perfect for friends and family of all ages who want to take a quiet, relaxing walk to enjoy the beauty of nature. A bonus is that it is free to visit...