Plan Your Family Visit

Visit our “garden of ideas”

cultivated to sustain the body, enchant the eye, and soothe the spirit.

Hours

Dawn to Dusk, 365 days a year

Free and Open to the Public

Office Hours

Monday through Friday,
8:30 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 pm.

Contact

610-328-8025

Visitor Policies

We are delighted to welcome all people to explore and enjoy our grounds and gardens. For the safety of our visitors, as well as to preserve the Scott Arboretum, the following policies apply when visiting.

Directions

Travel by Car

From the Airport

  1. Take PA-291 W, S Sellers Ave, Morton Ave and Swarthmore Ave to Elm Ave in Swarthmore
  2. Continue on Elm Ave. Drive to College Ave
  3. Find parking near our location: 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081
Public Transit Options

Parking

Street Parking

  • Cedar Lane
  • College Avenue

Event Parking

Scott Arboretum signs will be posted before the events start to direct visitors to the appropriate parking lot; walking signs will direct people to the correct building.

Self Guided Youth Activities in the Garden

Scavenger Hunts

You can always find a Scott Arboretum Scavenger Hunt in our brochure box outside of the Cunningham house. These scavenger hunts are edited seasonally based on our ever changing gardens. Grab a scavenger hunt and a pencil and start your adventure in our gardens! 

Discovery Guides

The Discovery Guides at Scott Arboretum & Gardens are fun and educational self-guided booklets designed to help children explore nature throughout all four seasons. Learn more. 

Tips for Arboretum Family Fun

Learn about areas of the Arboretum perfect for bringing family and friends to explore.

Toddler Trots – 00:32

Secret Spaces – 4:54

Trail Adventures – 6:46

*Plant Hero Journals are only available during the summer. Please enjoy the seasonal scavenger hunts and coloring bookmarks.*

Scott Saplings

For Scott Arboretum Members: Scott Saplings is a FREE club for youth members of the Scott Arboretum from age 0 to 18.