Explore Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Reeves-reed
Category: Attractions
165 Hobart Ave, Summit,
New Jersey, 07901
908-273-8787
Enjoy nature in reeves-reed arboretum
When you stay at Best Western PLUS Murray Hill Hotel and Suites, you’ll be four miles from this delightful destination that’s listed on the National Register and the New Jersey Register of Historic Places. Reeves-Reed Arboretum features nearly six acres of formal gardens, including the Rose Garden, Keller Azalea Garden, and Reeves-Reed Rock Garden. Make your way rough a hardwood forest by following several of the scenic nature trails. And check out various art exhibits at the 100-year-old Wisner House. Reeves-Reed Arboretum also hosts special events, weddings, kids and family camps, and private parties.
Details
PRICES – Admission is free but there is a suggested donation of $5.00 for non-members of the Arboretum.
HOURS – The Arboretum is open every day from dawn to dusk.
EVENTS – Maple Sugaring Fest, ART in the Garden, Holiday Concert.
Activities
- Gardens
- Exhibits
- Greenhouse
- Trails
- Tours
- Nature Grove
FAQS
ARE THERE ANY HANDS-ON KID-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES?
Check out Discovery Saturdays. Stop by the Stackhouse Education Center at Reeves-Reed Arboretum any Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and you’ll find an array of interactive activities. Kids will learn about plants, animals, and the environment by doing experiments, playing games, and listening to stories. There is no registration necessary for this outdoor adventure.
WHAT ARE THE BEST TIMES TO SEE PLANTS, FLOWERS, AND TREES IN BLOOM?
Whenever you come to Reeves-Reed Arboretum, you’ll see something in bloom. The months when the most plants, flowers, and trees are alive are May and June. During May, you’ll be treated to everything from Azaleas, Dogwoods, and Forget-Me-Nots to Lilacs, Rhododendrons, and Virginia Bluebells. If you’re here in June, you’ll enjoy such favorites as Foxglove, Milkweed, and Sweet William.
HELPFUL LINKS
https://reeves-reedarboretum.org/history.php
https://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/hours.php
http://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/index.php
Map/directions
Distance from attraction: 6.5 miles
Why Stay at Best Western PLUS Murray Hill Hotel and Suites?
Free breakfast buffet
Moe’s Bistro restaurant
Steam room and sauna
Guest laundry
Onsite Fitness Center