Dawes Arboretum, Botanical garden and historic site in Newark, Ohio, United States.
The 1,800-acre Dawes Arboretum contains over 16,800 trees and plants, featuring extensive collections of conifers, oaks, and azaleas across rolling landscapes.
Beman and Bertie Dawes established the arboretum in 1929, transforming a 140-acre farm into a center for tree research and public education.
The Japanese Garden, designed by Dr. Makoto Nakamura in 1963, incorporates a reflecting pond and meditation spaces following traditional design principles.
Visitors can explore the grounds through an auto route spanning four miles or walk eight miles of hiking trails throughout different garden sections.
The property includes one of the northernmost natural bald cypress swamps in North America, accessed by a wooden boardwalk system.
Location: Ohio
Inception: June 1, 1929
GPS coordinates: 39.97900,-82.41710
Latest update: March 14, 2025 14:14
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