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Arboretum & Botanical Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 244 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue near Yakima, Washington
Large park featuring a pond, flower garden, rose garden, Japanese garden and vast arboretum.
Plan your tour
- Location based near Yakima, WA — the venue shares the exact address when you book a tour
- Website ahtrees.org — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“What a great learning experience and to see so many different beautiful top-of-the-line trees manicured with perfection and some of them very old”
“Beautiful trees and flowers and we just love the pond, fountain, and everything else as well!”
Amenities couples mention
“Had no idea there was a Japanese garden until we stumbled upon it.”
“I went with my daughter and grandkids for Arbor Day and the trees were in bloom and there was lots of fun booths and activities for the kids.”
“Beautiful trees and flowers and we just love the pond, fountain, and everything else as well!”
What couples say again and again
“A beautiful park perfect for running around with kids, taking senior or wedding photos, holsing events such as weddings or memorials, and they have free parking.”
“Nice, well-maintained grounds with lots of flowers.”
From the reviews
This park is absolutely beautiful, especially in the spring when all the trees are in full bloom with vibrant colors. It’s spacious, peaceful, and perfect for a walk, picnic, or just enjoying nature. The scenery is stunning—no surprise that so many people choose to take their quinceañera photos here.
A beautiful park perfect for running around with kids, taking senior or wedding photos, holsing events such as weddings or memorials, and they have free parking.
Getting married at Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Arboretum & Botanical Garden comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Arboretum & Botanical Garden — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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