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"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow."

― Audrey Hepburn

Visiting Cox Arboretum & Gardens

The dream of our founder, Tom Cox, was to create a place where people could connect with nature, learn, and find peace among trees from around the world. Today, we are proud to carry forward his legacy—sharing his passion for conservation, education, and a love of horticulture with our community and beyond.

We invite you to experience the gardens as a gift to all who visit. Guests are welcome to explore the grounds at no cost—walk the trails, enjoy a quiet moment by the pond, or bring a picnic and take in the beauty of the landscape.

For those interested in a deeper experience, guided tours of the gardens and our plant collection are available with one of our directors for $20 per person.

Our hours are Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

All visitors are required to reserve a time slot prior to arrival.’

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What to Know

Guided tours are interactive, discussion based, and last about 90 minutes

MEET YOUR DOCENT GUIDE OUTSIDE THE FRONT GATES

Please note that, due to the historic nature of the property, some areas may present challenges to those in wheelchairs, or who have difficulty walking or climbing sloped terrain.

Garden Map

COX ARBORETUM AND GARDENS IS A PRIVATE ESTATE WITH CHANGING ELEVATIONS AND CERTAIN UNEVEN WALKWAYS AND STAIRWAYS. DAYTIME VISITORS ARE PERMITTED ONLY ON PAVED WALKWAYS, MULCHED TRAILS, AND MOWED LAWN AREAS. NIGHTTIME SPECIAL EVENT VISITORS SHOULD USE ONLY DESIGNATED PAVED WALKWAYS. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN, ON, OR OVER ANY WALLS, FOUNTAINS, PONDS, WATER FEATURES, OR WATERFALLS, ROPED-OFF AREAS, OR TREES OR ANY OTHER PLANTS, AND ALWAYS USE CAUTION FOR A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE VISIT.