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The Dawes Arboretum

Arboretum · Newark, OH

A nearly 2,000-acre arboretum near Newark with a Japanese garden, a visitor center and walking trails. Adult admission is $10 and the gates close 15 minutes before closing.

The Dawes Arboretum, Newark, Ohio. Photograph from Wikimedia Commons.
Photo: Annmarie Creamer · July 2006 · Public domain
AdmissionAdults $10; child $5

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LocationNewark, Ohio

7770 Jacksontown Rd, Newark, OH 43056

HoursSee published hours below

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

Hours & admission

Published hours
April to October: daily 9am-7pm. November to March: daily 9am-5pm. Members-only hour 8-9am. Gates close 15 minutes before closing. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Admission details
Adult $10, child ages 5-15 $5, children under 5 free. Seniors 60+ and active military $2 off. Members free.
Contact
740-323-2355
7770 Jacksontown Rd
Newark, OH 43056

Checked September 29, 2026 · Official visitor source · Hours source

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

Access & getting there

Two manual wheelchairs are available at the Visitor Center, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis.

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