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The Arboretum at Penn State

Arboretum · Botanical garden · University Park, PA

The H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens and surrounding arboretum at Penn State. Free garden admission does not mean free parking.

The Arboretum at Penn State, University Park, Pennsylvania. Photograph from Wikimedia Commons.
Photo: Daderot · August 2009 · Public domain
AdmissionFree garden admission

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LocationUniversity Park, Pennsylvania

East Park Avenue and Bigler Road, University Park, PA 16802

HoursSee published hours below

Check the date you plan to visit. No live opening status.

Hours & admission

Published hours
Daily, dawn to dusk.Published grounds schedule
Admission details
Garden entry is free. Parking may carry a separate charge; see the university's current directions.
Contact
814-865-9118
East Park Avenue and Bigler Road
University Park, PA 16802

Checked September 28, 2026 · Official visitor source

For a future visit, confirm the date, ticket availability and special-event exceptions with the garden.

Access & getting there

Accessibility details have not been recorded for this garden. Check the official visitor information for surfaces, slopes, step-free routes, facilities and equipment.

Official visitor information

Before you leave

  • Confirm the schedule for your specific date.
  • Check reservations and parking separately.
  • Read the garden’s current visitor notices.
Read the visit checklist