at Willowbrook Park
408 W Willowbrook Drive, Burlington, NC 27215
The Burlington Arboretum
The Burlington Arboretum is a stunning 17-acre park in the heart of the city.
Visitors are welcome every day from sunrise to sunset, and admission is free.
We invite you to stroll along the one-kilometer paved walkway, play in the children’s garden, take a break at the commons building, or reflect for a moment at the veterans overlook.
For more visitor information, be sure to check out the City’s arboretum page.
To rent the commons building shelter, click here.
Gardens & Features
Accessible Treehouse
Azalea Garden
Bulb Collection
Camellia Garden
Conifer Collection
Daylily Garden
Dogwood Collection
Fern Garden
Gazebo with Pet Tribute Walk
Great Lawn
Hosta Garden
Hydrangea Garden
Ingle Spring
Native Garden
Perennial Pollinator Garden
Redbud Collection
Rose Garden
Wetland Garden
The Burlington Arboretum is on the Morton Register of accredited arboreta and is home to 14 gardens with more than 7,000 plants.
The Arboretum is an ongoing collaboration between New Leaf Society and the City of Burlington that began in 2017.
A joint grand opening celebration was held in June 2023. The Arboretum is NLS’s largest project to date, with an initial investment of $2.5 million.
The City owns and maintains the park, while NLS continues to raise funds for the care and development of current and future collections. Recommendations are made by a City Council-appointed advisory board that includes horticultural experts, city staff, NLS representatives, and citizens.
In 2025, the Arboretum will undergo a master planning process with public input to identify future opportunities for development. To inquire about sponsoring a new garden or feature, please contact info@newleafsociety.org.
