Yakima Area Arboretum — Attraction in Yakima

I have been going to the Arboretum and walking for about 10 years. The trees and grounds are always kept up great! It was sad to see that the homeless issue is negatively impacting the Arboretum though. This last Sunday there was a homeless person that was trying to get into the power box of the fountain in the Rosegarden. And another person who had their backpack spread open and two dogs barking underneath the pavilion in the Japanese garden. Also there was underwear and other clothes visible in the pagoda structure. I do not hold the Arboretum responsible for this problem. It is just disappointing that the city and county allow such a beautiful place to be abused by a group of people. I imagine the arboretum is frustrated with the extra garbage and vandalism. I no longer use the Greenway from 16th Ave. to Union gap because of the homeless camps and security concerns I sure hope the arboretum does not experience those...

The grounds are much larger than I had expected. It is a beautiful place. Lots and lots of green. There were people there taking pictures of graduates. There was a wedding rehearsal. It has plenty of good photo opportunities. The gift shop closed early, so we missed out that. It is definitely some place I will visit again. I recommend this beautiful area, for walks, flowers, trees, and of course, pictures. There is plenty of room for big groups of people. You might want to bring your own chairs. There are a handful of concrete benches, or sitting in the grass. At least in the part we visited today. We did not get to every area today. I hope to return soon, and explore the rest. The maps of the area are on the post by the gift...

The Arboretum is quite a beautiful place to visit in the Yakima area. You can access the Yakima River and the Yakima Greenway Path via the Arboretum grounds. It's especially cool to visit throughout the year and watch the seasons change. Ever wondered how certain trees grow or look throughout the year? This is a great place to see that . Be prepared to spot a few squirrels during your visit :) The yearly Mushroom Show is hosted at the Arboretum and its definitely worth seeing. We love stopping in to visit their unique gift shop!

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