ABOUT THE TRAILS AND PROPERTY

Called “the hidden jewel” in Northeast Florida,

the Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens opened

in November 2008 – covering 120 acres and

featuring 13 distinct ecosystems. Each trail is

measured in both distance and number of steps an

average adult or child takes to complete the trail.

Points of interest and cyber yoga stations can

be accessed through QR codes located on posts

along the trails.

TOURS AND PROGRAMS

Tours and field trips are available at the

Arboretum. On the 4th Saturday of each month,

the Arboretum offers tours to the public free of

charge. Special guided tours and field trips can

be arranged if there are volunteers available.

There are fees for tours and field trips based

on the length and level of the activity. For

more information, please contact us at: info@

jacksonvillearboretum.org. Upcoming public

programs are advertised on the website (events/

activities) and in our newsletter.

CONNECT WITH US

For information concerning all Arboretum events,

to request services or to subscribe to our monthly

newsletter, email info@jacksonvillearboretum.org

or visit www.jacksonvillearboretum.org

Also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and

Instagram.

VOLUNTEERING

The Arboretum depends on volunteers for onsite maintenance

and improvements as well as numerous offsite administrative

and communication projects. On-site volunteer workdays

are held the second Saturday morning every month

from September through June. We schedule additional

workdays as needs arise. Visit our website at

www.jacksonvillearboretum.org for details. If you have a

special volunteer activity you would like to request, please

email info@jacksonvillearboretum.org with details.

MEMBERSHIP & DONATIONS

The Arboretum is managed and operated by a nonprofit

agency, the Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens, Inc.

We depend on the community for support. Individual

and corporate memberships at varying benefit levels

represent our primary funding source. Other support

opportunities are available through individual

donations, sponsorships, naming and commemorative

giving programs and in-kind contributions. For more

information, please visit www.jacksonvillearboretum.org

at the “Support Us” tab on the right-hand menu bar.

RULES/CONDITIONS OF USEWARNING: Watch for roots and obstacles when walking. The Arboretum is a natural area and home to some dangerous, venomous, and poisonous plants and animals. Please treat our plants and wildlife with caution and respect — do not introduce or remove any animals, plants or plant parts, or artifacts.

MINORS: The Arboretum is not an area suitable for UNACCOMPANIED MINORS. For their safety, persons under the age of 18 must always be accompanied by a responsible adult (at a rate of one adult per three minors).

VEHICLES: No bicycles, scooters, motorized vehicles or toys, or other vehicles (except those used by visitors with mobility impair-ments) are permitted on our trails. Bicycle racks are provided for your convenience.

FIRE HAZARDS: No smoking, fires or fireworks. This includes cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, cooking fires, grills and other flammable or incendiary devices. Use of our fire pit is not al-lowed except during special events approved by management.

DOGS: ARE WELCOME BUT MUST BE LEASHED ON LEASHES THAT DO NOT EXCEED EIGHT FEET (City Ordinance 462.102) and are allowed everywhere EXCEPT THE GATED AREAS OF THE ROSEMARY TRAIL, OFF TRAIL, OR IN WATER BODIES. Please clean up after your pet.

NO FISHING: No collecting or feeding of fish, birds, gopher tortoises, alligators or any other wildlife is permitted. Do not touch or attempt to lure animals closer to humans for any reason. If an animal appears to be injured or in danger contact info@jacksonvillearboretum.org.

ALCOHOL: Consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted except during special events approved by management.

ACTIVITIES: Because of the potential danger to our gardens and plants, no football, baseball, soccer, Frisbee, or similar sports are allowed at the Arboretum. Drones are prohibited.

PRIVATE EVENTS: Private parties, events, weddings and orga-nized social functions are not allowed without prior approval and may require a site rental contract. To request approval, please contact info@jacksonvillearboretum.org so we may review your request to determine if any fee, deposits, special event insurance, or other charges may be required.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Professional photography sessions are not allowed without a permit. Visit info@jacksonvillearboretum.org to obtain a permit. No props can be used for personal or profes-sional photography. No area of the Arboretum can be blocked to other visitors for photographic purposes.

BE NICE: Visitors must exhibit appropriate behavior including following city, state and federal laws, and Arboretum rules. Please report non-emergency situations to JSO at (904) 630-0500, and emergencies and immediate safety threats to 911.

The Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens is privately-managed by a 501c3 non-profit organization – it is not a city park. Visitors who do not comply with these rules will be asked to leave. For a complete set of rules, visit www.jacksonvillearboretum.org/visit-the-arboretum/

Thank you for your cooperation and enjoy your visit.

Open to the Public8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 Days a Week

1445 Mil lcoe Road Jacksonvi l le, FL 32225

www.jacksonvi l learboretum.org(904) 318-4342

Trail Map &

Visitor’s Guide

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