University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum
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University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum

Arboretum · James H. Mcdonald's Subdivion Na ·

Vibrant peony gardens, tranquil walks, photography, city escape

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University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum by null
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum by null
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum by null
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum by null
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum by null
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum by null
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum by null
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum by null
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum by null
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum by null
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum by null
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum by null
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum by null
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum by null
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum by null
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum by null
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum by null
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum by null

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1610 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Get directions

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1610 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Get directions

+1 734 647 7600
mbgna.umich.edu
@matthaeinichols

Features

restroom
wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance

Last updated

Dec 10, 2025

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University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum

Padma G.

Google
Great walking trail with lot of greenery, superb peony garden , Great place in the middle of the city to quick get away, dog friendly place. Nice place for weekend picnic but unfortunately no parking lot near the Arboretum,needed to park bit further in public parking. Most of the public parking also closed for public took additional 20 minutes to look for parking. Very much enjoyed the trail and place. Highly recommended

Jenna T.

Google
The biggest issue I have is its in a very popular college town. So the trails are usually very busy with crowds of people. Its busy to get to the trail, traffic to and from this location. Not very relaxing. Very beautiful and well taken care of though!

Crista T.

Google
Gorgeous peony gardens! It’s easy to walk around and really see the blooms up close. Educational plaques show what varies are in the gardens. There are also plaques explaining the different types and varieties. Such a beautiful place in the Spring!

Lacey H.

Google
This is the most beautiful garden I’ve ever been to! And it’s free. For the peony garden, peak season is mid to late May, but follow their social for updates. You can park in M34 Parking lot or various street parking near the garden. If you are walking/running you can enter the trail head by the Burnham House or on Geddes at Nichols Dr. There are trails throughout with various terrain as you enter deeper in the park and access to the Huron River. There is Shakespeare in the park, a walking theater show in the summer. There is so much wildlife to experience and decompress in the middle of downtown Ann Arbor, highly recommend!

Gleeks K.

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This garden is absolutely breathtaking! Even though vandals had cut the buds off of half the peonies, there were still plenty of these perennial beauties to enjoy ! I highly recommend visiting Nichols Aboretum as it is such a seren place

steven S.

Google
Wonderful walk, beautiful flowers and was able to go down to the river for a bit. Amazing day no cash needed.

Dawn W.

Google
If you love peonies take a trip to Ann Arbor this week. Park at the shuttle lot easy peasy! And beautiful! If you don't know peonies go anyway and you will be in love at first glance. Besides that it is all free!!!

Cordie B

Google
A very magical place, very huge, lots of walking, lots of wildlife, such beautiful landscaping. I loved that I got to check this place out! Spent an hour here and so didn't see the entire arb!!