East Texas Arboretum - Athens, Texas

The East Texas Arboretum

The East Texas Arboretum is a 160-acre nature preserve located in Athens, Texas. It features a variety of plant species, walking trails, and scenic views. The arboretum is a popular destination for nature lovers, photographers, and families.

The arboretum offers several amenities, including a picnic area, playground, and restrooms. Visitors can also explore the arboretum's museum, which features exhibits on local history and wildlife.

Specialties

• Arboretum
• Botanical garden
• Hiking area
• Museum
• Picnic ground
• Tourist attraction

Other points of interest

• Wheelchair-accessible car park
• Wheelchair-accessible entrance
• Hiking
• Picnic tables
• Public toilet
• Good for kids
• Kid-friendly hikes
• Dogs allowed

Reception and contact information

Address: 1601 Patterson Rd, Athens, TX 75751, United States.

Phone: 9036755630.

Website: easttexasarboretum.org.

Opinions

This company has 572 reviews on Google My Business.

The average opinion is 4.7/5.

Visitors have praised the arboretum for its beauty, scenic views, and family-friendly activities. The old home, veterans memorial, and walking trails are particularly popular attractions.

Staff at the arboretum are friendly and helpful, offering suggestions and recommendations to visitors.

Characteristics

• 160-acre nature preserve
• Walking trails
• Scenic views
• Picnic area
• Playground
• Restrooms
• Museum
• Wheelchair-accessible facilities

Location

The East Texas Arboretum is located in Athens, Texas, and is easily accessible by car.

Information for visitors

• Best time to visit: Spring and fall.
• Admission: Free.
• Hours of operation: 8am-5pm.
• Guided tours: Available upon request.

👍 Reviews of East Texas Arboretum

Diane L. K.

5/5

Beautiful and has a walking trail of 1 mile or a shorter one for a 5 year old that circled back to paved path. Easy to walk and several bridges for photo ops. Also lots of memory benches to rest along the way. Great for families and friends. Very serene with birds and nature.

Rachel P.

5/5

We absolutely loved coming here on our camping trip. Our favorite parts were the old home, the Veterans Memorial, and a walk in the woods. Staff were super friendly and offered suggestions.

Bethany H.

5/5

We went for our first visit, for the homeschool class! We're 1.5 hours away, but it's well worth the drive! My 8yo enjoyed her time, learned some fun stuff, and we got to take in the beautiful garden. There's fun play areas and lots of beautiful places to walk and picinic. Very excited to have food this place!

R. C.

5/5

Great place to hike and picnic, the kids enjoyed it also. The staff was knowledgeable and helpful.

Hanna E. H.

5/5

Absolutely gorgeous! The hiking trail is great with different hiking options. They always have different classes and events going on. Dru at the front office is super friendly and helpful. We love going here.

Ask D. B. G.

5/5

My husband and I had the pleasure of touring the East Texas Arboretum in Athens, Texas, yesterday. We toured with the new Director, Jennifer, and had a wonderful time learning about the accomplishments and the needs of the Arboretum.
The East Texas theatrical company was out there, and we got to have our picture taken with Mary Poppins and Burt on the “come fly a kite” day! That was an extra we didn’t see coming, lol.
We even got to take our dog and they have a freshwater dog dish ready for the four-legged friends who come visit.
If you live in the Athens area, you really should stop by and better yet buy a membership for two people. It’s only $50 a year and it’s reciprocal with the huge Arboretum in Dallas which cost lots of money to just buy a ticket, no less a yearly membership!
All around this is a win-win place to soak up nature, take a 2 mile or shorter hike, and give back to the community there, if and when you buy a ticket or a membership.

abbby

5/5

Beautiful park, with trails, clean and you can bring your dog. Will def come back 🙂

Mary R.

5/5

Very enjoyable experience here. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The nature trail is well maintained and easy. It was quite and scenic. They offer a step back in time with historical buildings on site not just botany and a nature trail.
Worth the drive - entey fee is minimal.