Plan Your Visit to the Arboretum
Hours
Arboretum Grounds
Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year
- November 1 - March 31
- 9 am - 4 pm
- April 1 - October 31
- 7 am - 7 pm
Office Hours
- Tuesday - Friday
- 10 am - 4 pm
Historic Exhibit
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 10 am - 4 pm
Visitors Center
- Open 7 days a week
- 10 am - 4 pm
Rates
All visitors are welcome to explore the grounds for free.
Suggested Donation
$10.00
Donation boxes are located on the grounds, including outside the Visitors Center, Education Center, and inside Wisner House.
Please consider a membership. Members receive discounts on events and classes, as well as other benefits.
Directions
165 Hobart Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901
There is restricted access during special events. Signs will be posted to let you know.
The entrance gate opens automatically. Pull your car up slowly to trigger the sensor. As you pass Wisner House on your right, parking is straight ahead. The one-way exit brings you out to Hobart Avenue again.
Map of Gardens and Hiking Trails
Use this map to find a particular building or garden, or get to know the general layout of the Arboretum.
Tour & Explore
Once a country estate, Reeves-Reed Arboretum is now a 13.5 acre public garden listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places. Its estate and gardens represent design trends by prominent late 19th and early 20th century landscape architects, including Calvert Vaux, a partner of Frederick Law Olmsted.
Want to know more? Join us for a tour!
Self-Guided Tour
Free Saturday Tours
Horticulture and History Group Tour
Trips and Tours
Discovery Weekends
School, Homeschool, & Scout Groups
Exhibits
Gardens on the Hill
This exciting show brings together a curated selection of works by artists from across the United States, including celebrated talents from New Jersey. Through a range of techniques and styles, each artist offers a unique perspective on the garden, capturing its diverse beauty and inspiration.
This exhibition is on display from February 11–May 23 in the Wisner House Gallery. For more information about the exhibition click here.
Gallery Hours are Tuesday through Sunday 10 am–4 pm except when closed for private events. Click here to confirm gallery hours.
Nature’s Tapestry: A Collection of Improvisational Quilts by Carolyn McKibbin
Carolyn McKibbin’s works capture the beauty of nature through organic forms, earthy textures, and seasonal hues. From abstract patterns to botanical inspirations, Nature’s Tapestry transforms traditional quilting into a vibrant celebration of the garden. Featuring many repurposed and reclaimed materials, these quilts also highlight the sustainable potential of quilting as an art form.
More of her work can be found on Instagram: @quiltergardener.
This exhibition is on display from June 7 –October 31 in the Wisner House Gallery. For more information about the exhibition click here.
Gallery Hours are Tuesday through Sunday 10 am–4 pm except when closed for private events. Click here to confirm gallery hours.
Sculpture in the Garden: New Outdoor Art at the Arboretum
Reeves-Reed Arboretum is thrilled to unveil new sculptural installations on our grounds, showcasing the work of two innovative artists whose creations celebrate nature, sustainability, and transformation. We invite you to explore these remarkable works and experience the inspiring intersection of art and nature throughout the Arboretum.
This year, we feature Aristides, a captivating willow sculpture of a horse by Kentucky-based artist Justin Roberts. Blending rustic elegance with organic form, this powerful piece captures the grace and movement of its subject through intricately woven willow. Crafted entirely from natural materials, Aristides reflects Roberts’ deep connection to the land and his commitment to sustainability. Discover more of his work at stickbender.com.
We’re also proud to showcase artwork by José Criollo, an Ecuadorian-born artist now based in Worcester, Massachusetts. Known for his inventive use of reclaimed metal, Criollo transforms discarded materials into expressive, whimsical forms that fuse industrial edge with artistic imagination. His work powerfully embodies the idea of giving “a second chance to what people said was trash.” Learn more about his unique creations at criolloart.com.
The sculptures will be on display in the Arboretum garden through September 2025.
Questions about the Arboretum’s exhibitions can be directed to Office Manager Marilyn Foehrenbach at m.foehrenbach@reeves-reedarboretum.org.
What's in Bloom?
Any season is a good time to visit Reeves-Reed! From blooms in the Louise Muncie Roehm Greenhouse to the feather-like fertile fronds of the Ostrich Fern, there’s plenty to appreciate.
Garden Rules
Reeves-Reed Arboretum is a botanical garden – a museum of plants and trees – and we ask that you treat the grounds and facilities like you would any other museum, so the property can be enjoyed by all for many years to come!
Nature manners are a set of rules that help kids understand how to treat outdoor spaces, the environment, and wildlife. They’re practices that help us show respect to our planet and our fellow outdoor adventurers.
Photography / Videography
Posed / staged photography or video, including wedding, proposal, any special occasion, business, marketing, and commercial photography (including endorsing products or services on social media) requires a permit. Drones are prohibited. Permits are non-refundable but can be rescheduled for a future date within 12 months of the original permit date.
We encourage our guests to take casual photographs and videos of their visit for their own personal use. However, personal photographs and videos may not be used for commercial / marketing purposes.
Plants, Trees, Flowers, & Trails
Please stay on paths and trails: do not enter planted areas or water features; do not climb trees, rock walls, or any structures.
Preserve our plant and tree collections, and art installations: do not pick flowers or plants, touch or disturb artwork, or hang items from trees, plants, or art. Do not move or disturb rocks or throw items including leaves or plants into any water features.
Picnicking
Groups larger than 10 are not permitted to picnic.
Please use our picnic tables and patios. If the area is needed for a program, rental, or other activity, you may be asked to move.
We are a take-in take-out facility. Please take all of your trash with you and leave no trace behind. Alcohol, large coolers, tables, structures, tents, hammocks, BBQs, and balloons are not permitted.
Keep The Garden Peaceful
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Do not play music, ball or frisbee, fly kites, use skates, scooters, or skateboards. Bicycles must be secured to a bicycle rack. Fireworks, sparklers, and candles are not permitted.
PLEASE NOTE: Our gardens are monitored. If anyone does not respect the policies of Reeves-Reed Arboretum, you will be asked to leave.
Group Visits
Please give us a call in advance of your visit. We can help you plan your visit to avoid conflicts with other large groups, rentals, and outdoor programs. We’d love to host your party, family reunion, reception, or business meeting, but there is a rental charge for these and similar events.
Service Animals / Pets
Service animals are welcome consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Pets and emotional support animals do not qualify under the ADA and are not permitted. Dogs are not allowed except for service animals.
No Smoking
Smoking of any substances, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is not permitted on the grounds or in any facilities.
Refund Policy
Read our Refund Policy and Terms & Conditions to learn more.
A Path for All
RRA's Accessibility Project
Much of the historic gardens and indoor spaces of Reeves-Reed Arboretum are accessible to all visitors, with ramps and paved pathways for easy maneuverability. However, due to the garden’s naturally varied topography, portions of our historic gardens are not easily accessed without assistance. Presently, Reeves-Reed Arboretum offers:
- Limited wheelchair-accessible parking onsite (please note that wheelchairs are not available for onsite rental).
- Accessible public restrooms in Wisner House and the Stackhouse Education Center
- Accessibility to the Visitors Center, Welcome Walk, Perennial Border, Wisner House Gallery, Wisner House Historic Exhibit, and Patio.
Reeves-Reed Arboretum strives to make every visitor welcome. Plans are currently underway to create a continuous pathway loop, expanded accessible parking, and new outdoor patio and educational space. Entitled, “A Path for All,” the project furthers our commitment to provide complete physical access and experiential immersion for all our visitors. Construction is anticipated to begin in early Fall 2025.
When planning your visit, please let us know if there is any service, we can provide to make your experience more pleasant. If you are arriving by car, please pull up to the gate to activate its automatic opening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to Reeves-Reed Arboretum FAQ! Here, you’ll find answers to commonly asked questions about our garden. Whether you’re planning your first visit or are a returning guest, this section is designed to help you make the most of your experience. Enjoy your time in our beautiful garden!
