Althouse Arboretum
Althouse Arboretum is a well-maintained natural area offering hiking trails suitable for families and kids, including a quaint Children’s Forest trail with interactive games and play areas. It features wheelchair accessible parking and entrance, picnic tables, and public restrooms. The park is dog-friendly and provides a peaceful setting for nature walks and outdoor activities, although some areas may have restrictions during special events.
Reviews
I love coming here. My daughter’s dog loves it. The only problem I have is it’s supposed to be public, but then there’s all These summer programs here and we’re told we’re not allowed to walk on the trails and that’s what she loves and it’s A little annoying
Such a cute place for a short and sweet hike!!! A little hidden gem! There is plenty of space for parking, and I recommend parking here if you want to hike to the Sussell Park Trailhead and lake, which is nice to hike to from the Arboretum. There are plants and pots for sale close to the entrance. There is a cute Children’s Forest trail that is short and worth walking through. I would love to come back again!
Nice place did the kids trail which has some activities like a maze, play set which needs a good hose down. Sandbox no toys but cute, mini zip line was a big hit with my boys. Tons of other trails and nice to be in nature. You can spend a good hour or so here.
My first time going here, although it’s been on my list for years. We went the day of the spring sale, and it was great. Very busy! We got there about 2 hours into the sale and they said it had been full and nonstop since they opened. Everyone working and volunteering there was very helpful and pleasant to speak with! I definitely want to go back when they are not having an event because I’ve heard rave reviews of the trails and grounds.
Nice Education Center. Year-round events. Plants for sale. Well-maintained. Walking trails in the area. Kids Forest is a trail through the woods with stops to play games and learn things