Established in May of 2005, the McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, or Redding Arboretum, is located within the Turtle Bay Exploration Park. Covering a beautiful landscaped area of 200 acres (80.9 hectares) the park displays individual gardens including a garden for kids, an herb garden and a Mediterranean themed garden. Apart from this, the place is also home to unique water features and sculptures that are sprinkled throughout the place, giving it a whimsical appeal. Open to public all week, the arboretum makes for a wonderful visit.
Website: turtlebay.org
Phone: (530) 243-8850
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Arboretum Dr and Historic Route 99
Open now
- Sun 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
1125 Arboretum Dr Redding, CA 96003 ·2304.65 mi
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Amenities
- Family friendly
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The diverse range of plants and the peaceful walking trails make it a perfect spot for nature lovers and a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
MorePublic garden with lots of sections from CA native to Mediterranean. Lots of sculptures. BUT the emphasis certainly is not on plants. I found only about a half dozen plants were labeled. Had no idea what I was looking at. Obviously the emphasis is on art and a lovely stroll. Total waste of my time since I am a gardener and horticulturist. The plant nursery was okay for locals. Nothing spectacular and the pots were full of weeds. Beware!
MoreWent here in early September and there wasn’t much to see. Lots of walking trails, but not much in the way of flowers or plants. I would go here for the gardens. Maybe it is better at a different time of year.
MoreBeautiful even in November. I spent a couple of hours discovering the park, and it filled me up. Worth going
MoreMcConnell Arboretum and Botanical Garden can be reached by car or by a walk across the Sundial Bridge. The walk can be somewhat lengthy but is quite appealing. Just keep in mind that Redding during the Summer is often over 100 degrees by early afternoon so I would suggest a visit first thing in the am.
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