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The Chester M. Alter Arboretum is free and open to the public 365 days a year. The Arboretum is located on the ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ campus, with an information kiosk at the southwest corner of the Mary Reed Building:

• 2199 S. University Blvd
  Denver, CO 80210

There is no entrance fee to the Arboretum, but donations are accepted to help support its daily operations.

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Rules

The Chester M. Alter Arboretum is intended for the study of plants and the passive appreciation of nature. Activities must be conducted in a manner that does not interfere with the general public's enjoyment of the Arboretum.

Groups and individuals using the Arboretum should be aware of the following rules:

• Picking up, damaging, or vandalizing plant material and/or signage is strictly prohibited.
• Climbing trees is not allowed, nor is walking in plant beds or mulched areas.
• No wading in the ponds.
• Dogs must be leashed at all times. Owners are responsible for removal and disposal of their dogs' waste.
• Motor vehicles are not allowed without special permit.
• Fires and barbecues are prohibited.
• Bicycles are permitted only on paved paths.

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Maps

• Download a PDF version of the full Chester M. Alter Arboretum map here.
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• Be sure to download a Tree Walk Guide or pick one up at the information kiosk to help direct you through the Arboretum's gardens and collections.
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• Check out an interactive map highlighting our Champion Trees or take a .
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• Living accessions can be located on the grounds by referencing a grid number on our AutoCad grid map. For instance, a Rocky Mountain juniper (Juniperus scopulorum) specimen is located in grid number B8A016.

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Flickr Photo Collection

Let the world see your vision of the Chester M. Alter Arboretum by sharing your photos on the Arboretum . Family photos, landscape views, plant and animal close-ups are all welcome, as long as you took the image at the Arboretum.