Jenkins Arboretum

Jenkins Arboretum spans 48 acres of land featuring extensive collections of rhododendrons and azaleas among native trees, shrubs, ferns, and wildflowers throughout multiple garden areas.

H Lawrence Jenkins established the arboretum in 1968 as a living memorial to Elisabeth Phillippe Jenkins, initially designating 20 acres for public use and botanical research.

The John J Willaman Education Center serves as a hub for educational programs, staff activities, and visitor services while maintaining LEED Gold certification standards.

The arboretum provides free admission to visitors daily, with seasonal operating hours published on their website, and includes accessible walking paths through various garden sections.

The property's rocky, acidic soil conditions led to specialized cultivation of plants from the heath family, resulting in one of the largest rhododendron collections in the United States.

Location: Pennsylvania

Website: http://jenkinsarboretum.org

GPS coordinates: 40.06170,-75.43260

Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00