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Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Summit, NJ

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Reeves-Reed Arboretum

A nonprofit arboretum and historic garden estate in Summit, New Jersey, open to visitors at no charge.

165 Hobart Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901 · Summit, NJ

About Reeves-Reed Arboretum

This nonprofit arboretum occupies a historic estate in Summit, New Jersey, and is described as the only arboretum in Union County. Its grounds reflect late 19th and early 20th century landscape design, including work linked to Calvert Vaux, a partner of Frederick Law Olmsted. Visitors can wander the grounds on their own, join free Saturday guided tours in season, or book a horticulture and history group tour. The site also hosts classes, family programs, events, and a tea room, and it is a popular spot for photographers and weddings, which require permits for posed sessions.

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