Jenkins Arboretum

A beautiful stop on our way around the area. My wife and I saw some beautiful flowers, azaleas, rhododendrons, and other flowering brush. There is a lot of walking up and down, but it’s a wonderfully pretty walk and serene on a Sunday after church and lunch (2015-​05-​03). We would have liked to go down by the pond, but it was quite a hill. The walkways we were on were all asphalt which probably makes them great for folks with strollers or wheelchairs. We really liked how there are lots of signs and tags to tell us novices what we were looking at!

Very walkable and accessible for the elderly and /​or disabled, and Jenkins is the best at this of all local arboretums I’ve been to. Mostly, it’s because this arboretum it is not very big, and visitation is engineered to be a cement-​path-​walking experience. For those more active, it does not take long to fully explore, and there is not much «off-​path» to encounter.
This is the smallest of local arboretums I’ve been to (Morris, Scott, Tyler, etc.), so it was disappointing in that sense. Also, compared to the others, the species of trees did not seem as interesting or diverse.
It backs onto N Valley Forge Rd, which is pretty busy, and the car noise car be heard from certain spots made to look like a «tranquil» bench to sit on, etc., but which are not-​so-​tranquil with traffic sounds.
It’s decent for a short walk, but is not big enough to take up a fair amount of time, so it’s not worth it if you are travelling from a distance and aiming to make this your main destination. I’d recommend Morris, Tyler, or Scott arboretums (in that order) for more to see and do.

a nice, well-​kept, ecologically sustainable arboretum. my only gripe is that its so paved and sterile. you’re walking on paved paths with cute, metal butterflies on the trees. I personally prefer a more pristine, rustic, get some mud on my shoes type of place when immersing myself in the environment.

This is a great place for a calm walk for romance or with baby. The species are not crazy-​exotic, so I wouldn’t come here for the botany if you are a true connoisseur. But if you’re just looking for a place to spend some lovely time outdoors, it’s great.
Be aware that there’s not really anyplace to sit, lounge, picnic, etc. There are only narrow walking paths. I believe there are 1.2 miles of paths so don’t plan on a 3-​hour hike either. It takes about 20 minutes to walk the whole grounds unless you are with a toddler, elderly lady, etc.
The arboretum does have a modern and well-​kept building with restrooms, water fountains, a small plant shop, info desk and gift shop. I was amazed that this place was not charging admission.

Nice free place to walk through. Lots of azaleas and walking paths. Just be careful going when they have the sprinklers running!

This is the second arboretum I have ever been to, its also the closest to my house. The first one I went to was actually Villanova’s campus before it got its accreditation taken away my sophomore year. Its not to big, kinda small actually i think pegged at 16 acres, very walkable and has different sections displaying different kinds of trees and flowers. The pond is a very nice area to relax and sit on one of the benches thinking about the past and how tranquil life must have been before the advent of all the technology we humans use tonight. I always appreciate coming here once every blue moon and taking in the beauty of nature, the sounds of cars sometimes take me out of zone but still, this place is nice.

It’s FREE and it’s just gorgeous in springtime to see the Azaleas here (and aklso at the Morris and Tyler arboreutms.)
Lots of parking — and less crowded, less well-​known than Tyler or Morris, the Jenkins Arboretum is a great place to commune with nature and get your filll of big, old trees — and younger smaller ones.
Take a camera! (Or bring a book and sit on a bench.)
Nice for kids — but a little more sedate (or in kid-​speak boring) than Morris. Our little one likes the pond though — she saw a turtle which made her day.

I ventured here on a cool spring day with a friend. It’s a cute suburban getaway that’s simple and small, easily doable in 30 minutes to an hour. Just wander through the few themed walks (Azalea Hill is particularly pretty) and enjoy the nature that surrounds you. There’s a beautiful pond at the lower end of the hills, where you can see bog plants, turtles and fish. Close to the ample parking is a fantastic, new garden center, where greeters give you self-​guided tours. Perfect for families or a nice stroll with that special someone. Best of all: it’s free!

Nice, well-​maintained, extensive public garden. No frills — just paved paths through greenery. There is a pond with small fish and turtles, but you can’t get too close to it. My two-​year-​old son loved it. It’s definitely manageable with kids. Ample parking and free admission, which is definitely a bonus.