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Location
Parking
free parking available
Accessibility
Buildings, gardens and paved paths comply with ADA standards. Facility accessible except for natural trails and tree tower. Drinking water available in Zorniger Visitor Center during published hours and at outdoor fountains seasonally. Tram tours available for adults with mobility issues.
About Cox Arboretum MetroPark
Plant preserve with educational programs. Scenic retreat with gardens & a butterfly habitat, plus walking trails & classes for all ages.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Botanical Garden
- Highlights
- Tree Tower (65-foot Douglas fir with panoramic views), Bell Children's Maze (1,175 boxwoods), Conservation Corner with prairie and wetlands, 100-acre Woodland Wildflower Garden
- Admission
- Not specified
- Parking
- Free parking
What visitors say
Superbly maintained, large park. Has a nice mix of paved and unpaved walking trails, including some through forests and tall grass prairies. Nice views from the tower. Visitor's Center could use more displays about local wildlife,…
A great place to have lunch and enjoy fresh air. Great place to walk and see all kinds of trees and flowers. There are 3 good size ponds to walk around. More toward summer this place has fun activities for kids to do outdoor gardening…
Play area has a lot of uneven rocks and rough ground, which makes it unsafe for kids to run or play. It would be great if the surface could be leveled or made safer for families. Until then, I’d advise parents to be careful when…
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