Arnold Arboretum--Peter's Hill

Arnold Arboretum--Peter's Hill

Peters Hill Road Boston, Massachusetts 02130

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About this Location

Peters Hill is located at the southern tip of the Arnold Arboretum in Roslindale, at the intersection of Walter Street and Bussey Street.

About Arnold Arboretum

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A 281-acre preserve in the heart of Boston, the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University stewards one of the world’s most comprehensive and best-documented collections of temperate woody plants, with a particular focus on the floras of eastern North America and eastern Asia. The living collections, herbarium, and library and archives support research both in the laboratories at Weld Hill and by scholars around the world. Free and open every day, this jewel in the Emerald Necklace park system was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and engages the public through educational opportunities and programs for all ages.

The arboretum, a landscape featuring over 15,000 accessioned plants, is open daily. Whether you are coming for a stroll, on the lookout for wildlife, or interested in learning the stories and science behind plants, the arboretum is accessible and offers something for everyone. Explore virtual walks, guided tours, Expeditions mobile app, and digital learning resources.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

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Last updated January 9, 2024