Red Butte Garden and Arboretum

Red Butte Garden and Arboretum is a botanical facility on the University of Utah campus spanning more than 100 acres of natural landscape. It features themed gardens, extensive walking trails, and a creek that flows through its northern section.

The site emerged in the 1930s when a professor used university land for plant research, and it became the State Arboretum in 1961. This formal establishment marked the beginning of organized plant and tree collection and care.

The garden shapes the campus appearance with seasonal flower displays and rotating art installations throughout its grounds. During warmer months, concerts and exhibitions turn it into a gathering place for visitors and students alike.

The site is accessible through multiple entry points with marked trails for different activity levels and fitness needs. The best time to visit is during warmer months when most plants are in bloom and events are scheduled.

A specialized greenhouse on the grounds cultivates tropical plants under controlled conditions in this mountain foothill landscape. This allows visitors to see plant species that would not naturally grow in this region.

Location: Salt Lake City

GPS coordinates: 40.76600,-111.82400

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41