Facilities

Some of the various amenities available at the Acton Arboretum are:

Upper Grounds

Picnic tables on the main lawn, just off the Taylor Rd parking lot; benches; and solid surface trails.

Wildflower Loop/Wharton Trail

Benches, boardwalks.

Taylor Road Parking Lot Bicycle rack, kiosk (information center containing maps, notices, etc.), pet disposal bag dispenser, trash bins, ADA-compliant picnic table, and 2 ADA-compliant parking spaces. Per current Covid-19 public health guidelines, portable toilets are not available on site at this time. Restroom facilities can be found at the Dunkin Donuts located at 315 Main Street.

Rules and Prohibitions

Click here for Acton Conservation Land rules and regulations. Also check out our FAQ. 

The Arboretum is a town-owned, public conservation land with no onsite staff. All gardens an orchards are maintained by volunteers.

The parking lot is periodically patrolled by local law enforcement. Call 911 in an emergency. 

Please prevent your dogs from harassing others and target-urinating on specimen trees, plants, and structures. Dog owners not in compliance will be asked to leave and may be reported. Please keep eyes on your dogs at all times when they are off-leash. Dogs not under effective voice control must be leashed. You must pick up after your dog. Please keep dogs out of the gardens—be considerate and respectful to those who work hard to maintain the Arboretum for your enjoyment.

There are no shelters, flush toilets, electricity, or lighting available. Visitors are asked to refrain from pitching tents or bringing extensive equipment.

If you wish to arrange a large group/school visit or a guided tour, click here.