Some of the many activities available when visiting:
Accessibility for All: Much of the historic gardens and indoor spaces of Reeves-Reed Arboretum are accessible to all our visitors, with ramps and paved pathways for easy maneuverability. However, due to the garden's naturally varied topography, portions of our historical site may not be easily accessed without assistance. We do not have wheelchairs available for rent onsite. Reeves-Reed Arboretum offers:
Reeves-Reed Arboretum strives to make every visitor welcome to our grounds and buildings, and plans are underway to increase accessibility for all. When planning your visit, please let us know if there is any service we can provide to make your experience more pleasant. If you are arriving by car, please pull up very close until the automatic gate opens.
Use this map to find a particular building or garden, or get to know the general layout of the Arboretum. Zoom out for hiking trails. Please click here for a map of the Arboretum grounds.
Arboretum Grounds:
Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year
November 1 – March 31, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
April 1 – October 31, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Visitors Center:
Open 7 days a week, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Historic Exhibit:
Open Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wisner House Office Hours:
Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wisner House Gallery:
Upcoming Exhibit: The Shoaling by William Durkin
June 7 – October 30, 2022
Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (except when closed for private events)
Weekend Hours of Wisner House Gallery:
Saturday, August 6 – Closed for private event
Sunday, August 7 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday, August 13 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday, August 14 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday, August 20 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday, August 21 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (artist reception from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm)
Saturday, August 27 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday, August 28 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday, September 3 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday, September 4 – Closed for private event
Saturday, September 10 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Sunday, September 11 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday, September 17 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday, September 18 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday, September 24 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday, September 25 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday, October 1 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sunday, October 2 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday, October 8 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday, October 9 – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday, October 15 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday, October 16 – 11:00 am to 3:00 pm (Celebrate Fall)
Saturday, October 22 – Closed for private event
Sunday, October 23 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday, October 29 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday, October 30 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (last date of exhibit)
Our Suggested Donation is per visitor. Donation boxes are located on the grounds, including outside the Visitors Center, Education Center, and inside Wisner House.
Please consider a membership. Members receive discounts on events and classes, as well as other benefits.
View the benefits of becoming a member!There is restricted access during special events. Signs will be posted to let you know.
The entrance gate opens automatically. Pull your car up slowly to trigger the sensor. As you pass Wisner House on your right, parking is straight ahead. The one-way exit brings you out to Hobart Avenue again.
Dogs are not allowed except for service animals. Please see Garden Etiquette below for details.
If you are bringing food, we ask that you please take all garbage with you and leave no trace behind.
Photography permits are required. See the Policies section below for photography permit.
Once a country estate, Reeves-Reed Arboretum is now a 13.5 acre public garden listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places. Its estate and gardens represent design trends by prominent late 19th and early 20th century landscape architects, including Calvert Vaux, a partner of Frederick Law Olmsted. Want to know more? Join us for a tour!
Free guided tours of the Arboretum take place most Saturdays at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm from May through October.
More Info »This 45-60 minute guided group tour is a great way to experience the beauty, diversity and horticultural significance of Reeves-Reed Arboretum.
More Info »Visit New Jersey's premier historic public garden, Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit, and enjoy tea among the gardens.
More Info »Make a discovery at the Arboretum and enjoy a unique family experience.
More Info »Tours designed for students and scout groups provide an inspiring, interactive educational experience that will perfectly complement classroom instruction.
More Info »Please respect the beauty of the 13.5 acres which encompass Reeves-Reed Arboretum by following the policies below.