Arboretum gardens and trails open dawn to dusk, every day of the year.

Education Center open 9am to 4pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

Restrooms open 8am to 6pm every day.

A suggested donation is encouraged.

GARDEN ETIQUETTE

Mountain Top Arboretum is a public garden, which differs from a public park. Following our rules will help us maintain the plant collections and natural areas so that all may enjoy this very special place. Thank you for your cooperation!

• Please smell and touch the plants. Do not pull, climb or damage them.

• No food, picnicking, barbecuing, smoking (e-cigarettes included), drone operation, sports activities or swimming.

• Please walk on the grass, not in the flower beds.

• Stay on the trails in the wilder areas.

• Carry In/Carry Out. Please take your trash with you when you leave.

• Dogs are not permitted in the West Meadow or the Woodland Walk. Dogs are permitted on leash on Maude Adams Road and the East Meadow and off-leash on Spruce Glen trails.

• Allow others to enjoy nature’s sounds – please use headphones.

• Do not feed or approach animals.

• Please only park in designated areas and respect our neighbors’ privacy.

And don't forget: 

• Drink plenty of water!

• There is no public telephone.

• It is difficult to push strollers and wheelchairs on most of the paths due to the soft surfaces.

• Bird watching, painting, drawing and photography are encouraged!