Colonial Park Arboretum and Gardens

Colonial Park Arboretum and Gardens is a botanical garden spread across about 144 acres displaying flowering trees, shrubs, evergreens, and shade trees from different plant families. The grounds feature several specialized garden sections that organize plants by type and growing characteristics.

The land was originally inhabited by Lenni-Lenape people before English and Dutch settlers established farms in the area during the colonial period. The site later transformed into a public park serving the surrounding community.

The Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden displays roses from different regions and growing traditions that visitors encounter while walking through the collection. The variety of cultivars and their arrangement shows how rose gardening is practiced across different parts of the world.

The gardens are open daily and free to enter without any admission fees, making it easy to visit whenever it suits your schedule. You can walk through at your own pace and use informational signs to navigate and learn about the different plant collections.

The Fragrance and Sensory Garden was designed with visitors who have visual impairments in mind, offering scents and textures as the main way to experience the plants. This section allows you to enjoy the garden through touch and smell in ways that other areas do not provide.

Location: New Jersey

Part of: Colonial Park

GPS coordinates: 40.50900,-74.57410

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:21