
A best-kept secret in Pittsburgh
What many visitors to our campus don’t know is that it is home to a 32-acre arboretum. Featuring more than 115 different varieties of trees, including Japanese flowering crabapple, river birch, Kentucky coffeetree, and eleven species of maple, the Arboretum is an inviting place to stroll or to meditate. Being such a unique resource, it provides an outdoor classroom suitable for any age or interest—from younger students on class trips, to visiting scientists, to the university’s own students.
In 1997, Chatham joined the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta (AABGA), now known as the American Public Garden Association (APGA). 2017 marks the twentieth anniversary of our arboretum gaining this designation. The APGA is the association for North American public gardens and their professional staff. Its mission is to serve and strengthen public gardens throughout North America by supporting and promoting their work, value, and achievements in horticultural display, education, research, and plant conservation. Chatham is honored to be a member, as we hope we can showcase our campus for its unique history and beauty to an even wider audience. The Arboretum is part of the Pittsburgh Garden Trail.
Download the Tree Guide and Walking Map
Hours
Monday thru Friday: 9:00am to 7:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Admission
The Chatham Arboretum is free and open to the public.
Group Tours
- Motor coach parking available — Please contact prior to visit
- Guided tours are available — Please contact prior to visit
- Food services are available
Amenities
- Universal parking spaces
- Universal and transgender restroom facilities available
- Assistive devices/accommodations for hearing and vision impaired are available — Please contact prior to visit