Cox Arboretum

Cox Arboretum and Gardens MetroPark is a 189-acre arboretum and park that offers a serene and peaceful natural refuge for visitors to escape everyday stresses and engage with nature. The park features a variety of gardens, including a shrub garden, butterfly house and garden, children's maze, conifer knoll, crab apple allee, herb garden, ornamental grass collection, perennial garden, rock garden, water garden, and woodland wildflower garden. Visitors can explore the park's 2.5 miles of walking trails, climb the 81-step Tree Tower for panoramic views, and learn about sustainable horticulture at the Barbara Cox Center for Sustainable Horticulture. The park is a great place for families to visit, with opportunities for kids to learn and have fun in a natural setting