Rentals

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The Dawes Arboretum provides ideal gathering places for your next meeting, conference, or program.

 

Shelter House (1)Shelter House

The Main Shelter House is located on the edge of the Deep Woods adjacent to the Cypress Swamp. This area is equipped
with picnic tables, trash/recycling receptacles, electrical outlets, portable toilets and access to indoor restrooms in the Visitors
Center.

 

 

 

Red Barn

The Red Barn at The Dawes Arboretum offers a beautiful picnic setting for your next event. This area is a unique venue located just north of our Main Grounds.

 

 

 

 

For pricing and complete details, please call our Guest Experience Administrator at 740.323.2355 ext. 1241.

Contact Us

Phone: 800.44.DAWES
After Hours Security: 740-225-4974 (Use this number when the Visitors Center is closed.)
Fax: 740.323.4058
E-mail: information@dawesarb.org
Mailing address:
7770 Jacksontown Rd., SE
Newark, OH 43056

Hours & Admission

Arboretum Hours:

Daily
Open at 8am for Arboretum members
Open at 9am for Non-Members
Grounds close at 5pm.
Arboretum hours from March to October are 8am to 7pm for Arboretum members and 9am to 7pm for non-members. 
Closed New Year’s, Thanksgiving & Christmas days.

Arboretum admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 -15. Children younger than 5 will be admitted for free. Arboretum members will not be charged admission.

Visitors Center Hours:

Monday – Saturday
9am – 5pm
Sundays
11am – 5pm