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Viles Arboretum

Arboretum · Botanical garden · Augusta, ME

A 224-acre arboretum in Augusta with cultivated gardens, orchards and about six miles of trails. Entry is free and the grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset.

Viles Arboretum, Augusta, Maine. Photograph from Wikimedia Commons.
Photo: eddie welker from Laurel, MD, USA · July 2009 · CC BY-SA 2.0
AdmissionFree garden entry

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LocationAugusta, Maine

153 Hospital St, Augusta, ME 04330

HoursSee published hours below

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

Visitor notice when checked: The wetland boardwalk is closed from November 1 through April 1. Check the garden’s current notices.

Hours & admission

Published hours
Grounds open every day, sunrise to sunset. Visitor Center open Wednesday to Saturday 10:30am to 4:30pm. Wetland boardwalk closed November 1 to April 1.
Admission details
No fee to visit; trails, walking paths and gardens are free for everyone.
Parking
Accessible parking on site; more parking across the street and at the Piggery Road park-and-ride.
Contact
(207) 626-7989
153 Hospital St
Augusta, ME 04330

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

Trail surfaces range from gravel and grass to rugged terrain; an accessible trail loop is in early development. Accessible restrooms in the Visitor Center.

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