Washington Park Arboretum

With its lush green spaces, its breathtaking Japanese Garden and its abundance of rare trees , plants and flowers (more than 40,000 species), it is one of the brightest jewels in the Emerald City .

The Japanese garden is definitely with a visit. Big Koi, waterfalls and even select tea ceremonies make it a unique spot in the middle of the city .

Bring a friend, the dog, a camera and enjoy the verdant surrounding. Weekdays are definitely less crowded or just go early on weekend before 11!

There’s something mysterious and beautiful walking these grounds in the mist or rain of Seattle.

We got married here. Every season is beautiful, but fall is unbelievable. Also, there are a variety of mushrooms after a fall rain

Come prepared with your own green and this will be a beautiful stroll through prime PNW real estate

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We dare you to take a picture of the largest Japanese maple tree you can find, follow that up by dipping your hand in the spring at Marsh and Foster Islands .

The trails are gorgeous. Awesome way to escape the city

Best way to experience this beautiful park is by renting a boat in UW Water Activities Center and rowing thru the peaceful waterways inside the Arboretum.

Come here at 6:00 p.m. and you'll hear the owls' hoot. If you are lucky you'll see them hunting.

Enjoy seasonal color and lush foliage at no cost! For a $6 fee, you can visit the separately-operated Japanese garden . Cost of admission includes a public tour on select days. Read more

Super clean and green and quiet ...in a neighborhood but feels very large

Beautiful gardens . I visited here 8 years ago with my sister and loved it. Very peaceful .

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Great place for photo ops especially during the fall

Simply Beautiful!

Great make out place at night.

Azalea way is beautiful. Master gardeners are available to answer your questions.

I like Discovery Park more than this. Anyway, this is also a good park for hiking .

Don't forget to make time to stop by the Japanese Gardens while at the arboretum.

Huge park with trails to walk and go exploring

Great place for a mid-day stroll. Especially the Japanese garden .

Japanese garden , photo shoots, seasonal foliage .

Very scenic and quiet . Great walk and beautiful nature

Awesome in the morning. Get yourself lost on purpose if you have the time.

Don't go here expecting a hike . More like a large garden or city park . Great for a picnic .

The Washington Park Arboretum is the place to be this week with the azaleas in full bloom on Azalea Way .

Beautiful in spring when the trees are in bloom

Try to find the barred owls, at least, I think that's what kind of owls they are. Near the beehive

Don't miss the beautiful trail of bridges on the water from the arboretum to montlake.

The Japanese garden will be closed from November 29, 2015 - March 1, 2016.

Trails , scenery, Japanese garden . Photo shoots

Amazing place for jogging

Go to the Arboretum and check out the pond at the northmost point of the park . Great for photos of ducks.

Your dog would enjoy a walk here right now.

Cherry blossoms in Spring are beautiful!

Azalea way , great secluded place to lie on green grass on a sunny day.

So beautiful. Wish I had had the opportunity to walk around but the drive was lovely!

Great place to kayak

The park is great for kegs !

So beautiful

Reduce stress as you stroll through this beautiful city park .

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Come here for a wonderful walk in the woods

Rent a canoe .

Wander under 520 for a fun perspective

cherry blossoms ... get em while they last

hang with some trees