The Hoyt Arboretum – West Portland’s living laboratory

The Hoyt Arboretum, located in Washington Park in west Portland, is a living laboratory full of over 1,000 plant species from around the world. Inside scientists, students, and lovers of nature can learn about plants that would otherwise not grow in this climate or even this hemisphere.

During National Forestry Week in 1928, the Forestry Committee of the Chamber of Commerce convinced the City Council to establish an arboretum in Washington Park to preserve evergreens for educational and recreational purposes., The Arboretum is now home to just under ten thousand individual trees and shrubs most of which are individually labeled to help those who are particularly interested in the plant. Despite its relatively young age, the Arboretum possesses the largest group of distinct species of any arboretum in the U.S

The Hoyt Arboretum is a great place for an outdoor family activity in Portland. It features over two miles of stroller accessible trails as well as picnic areas and a visitor center. It features over 12 miles of trail and tours given by volunteers; in addition, it hosts Nature Day Camps and Lady Bug Walks as well as school tours. The park is open every day from 5 am to 10 pm, dogs are allowed on a leash but bicycles are prohibited on trails. The Hoyt Arboretum is located at 4000 SW Fairview Blvd just outside of Downtown Portland. and Sylvan Heights. Fore more information check out their website at www.hoytarboretum.org.

April 9, 2009 · Filed Under Day Activities, Portland Parks and Gardens

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