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Washington Park Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,247 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Seattle, Washington
On the shores of Lake Washington, this 230-acre preserve features rare trees & a Japanese garden.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (206) 543-8800
- Website botanicgardens.uw.edu — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
The setting
“Amazing beautiful place, went to a botanic garden in SF and I would say this is up there with it”
“Went here with the dogs on my day off Tuesday and parked down by the Japanese Garden parking lot.”
“There is a nice picnic spot looking out to the lake on the north side of the arboretum.”
Amenities couples mention
“Went here with the dogs on my day off Tuesday and parked down by the Japanese Garden parking lot.”
“There is a nice picnic spot looking out to the lake on the north side of the arboretum.”
“Paved the entire loop so great for bikes, scooters, strollers, wheelchairs, etc.”
What couples say again and again
“Spring is especially beautiful with cherry blossoms and blooming azaleas, while autumn transforms the park into a stunning landscape of red, orange, and golden leaves.”
“I especially appreciated how clean and well-maintained the paths were, with no muddy sections to worry about.”
Getting married at Washington Park Arboretum
Washington Park Arboretum 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.
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