Longview Arboretum and Nature Center

Review №1

Rating: 5

Its was beautiful!!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

I loved my visit to the Arboretum, an ideal place to visit with the family and enjoy a wide variety of plants. Natural, clean, quiet environment. You can see the exquisite work of those who maintain the place, with unique details on each path. Thank you for allowing us to have such a nice place.

Date: a month ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Great place to go walk and enjoy nature. The people working the front desk were very friendly and helpful. Go check it out!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Beautiful gardens! Nice size with lots to see. Gazebo, pond, fountain, gardens, bridges and areas for children to enjoy. Small but nice gift shop, too.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Beautiful garden! May come back when it gets a little cooler. Plenty of seating areas and shade. Its very calming and a great place to relax.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

What a beautiful place to take a leisurely walk! They were having an event which added to the fun. It was a great afternoon!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Its such a nice place, and if youve never been there, I definitely recommend going. You can tell a lot of care and hard work has gone into making the grounds area as beautiful as possible, especially in this abnormally hot weather. My family and I will be going back after the weather cools off.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Talk about an absolutely beautiful place! If youre feeling stressed just take a walk through this place; the water features and all the beautiful landscape will destress you within the first few steps. And they have great events at their stage back by the pond/fountain. The staff is also great. The Probable Cause Band got to play there for their Thursday night music events and we can tell you that is probably one of the best stages in East Texas to play on. Can you give 10 stars?

Date: 4 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Great place to host a party, affordable prices

Date: 5 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 2

Date: 5 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Beautiful gardens! The arboretum partnered with the Longview Symphony to put on a FREE public event called The Jokers Gauntlet. It was so much fun! What a great way to connect the community together in such a beautiful place!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 4

We went to the Jokers Gambet. The address provided by the event was only for the actors. That created confusion. The event seemed appropriate for children ages 4 to 12, so my high school senior and I didnt care for it.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

I am absolutely in love with this place

Date: 6 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

The scenery is beautiful worth the $5 entry fee to maintain it. Restroom was clean and the staff are very sweet and make you want to come back.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 2

Date: 7 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Meeting room available to rent by hour - I always have a hard time finding a unique spot to host a presentation or event. The Arboretum has a great space, great rates, and was very helpful and easy to work with! Thanks again!!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Beautiful and clean well cared for botanical garden. Definitely recommend it!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 1

Unfortunately for the arboretum, we had a poor experience and witnessed several others being treated the same way as us. The arboretum itself is small and young, still in Phase 1 and working it s way to expanding and adding more. It is nice as a small walk in the park with a lovely fountain and some cute bridges. At the front desk is Kathy, who told us to be back at 5 as if she were our mother. We arrived 45 minutes before closing and she said I ll expect you here by 5 . We finished the walk in a mere 15 minutes and were back to the front at 4:30 and decided to peruse the artwork when we heard Kathy discourage a visitor from entering. What are you doing? She said to the guest who was trying to stop by the restroom we close at 5 the lady said she was just going to stop by the restroom and Kathy made a face. Would you like us back at 4:45? The lady politely asked. No answer just tell us when you d like us to be back she asked again. A man stepped in saying they would only walk for 10 minutes and be right back. Kathy looked defeated and sighed. Right after this, she closed up the gift shop and locked it, which clearly read that it closed at 5. After this, a family and two children came and she told them they have no time to visit, and she turned them away. They stood in the parking lot for awhile, unsure of what to do. Places like this need the support of the community. They need revenue. They need a way to stay alive. With someone like Kathy working the front desk there is no hope for survival. She drives everyone away and is not committed to the place at all. When we first arrived, we inquired on a few things and she was reluctant to answer, and hurried us out the door to go look at the arboretum. She had no interest. No joy. And she rubbed us and the other guests the wrong way. She unfortunately soiled the place and the experience. If no visitors are accepted after 4:30 I would expect it to be posted on signs.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

I enjoy walking through the area during spring. Great area for photography.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Very beautiful!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 4

I like this place. I did my very quick wedding here. I dont think its right to charge people to take photos though?

Date: 11 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 2

No dogs allowed Dog-friendliness: Dogs are not allowed on the walking trails

Date: 11 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 4

Cute little arboretum that needs you to come visit. $5 entry fee. There is a lot going on. The staff was friendly.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

We went to the plant sale, everyone there was very friendly and helpful! The trail is beautiful!

Date: a year ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

I am absolutely in love with this place; it is a little slice of heaven! It is absolutely gorgeous, well tended to, with amazing staff! Even the bathroom was spotlessly clean. My only complaint is I wish it were bigger. I cannot wait to visit again!

Date: a year ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Beautiful .Enjoyed the experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Wonderful place to take family photos Its a nature center they have an indoor thing for the kids to look at rocks and different types of leaves and have different activities kids can do in their indoor Center the outdoor Nature Center which is where the pictures were taken has a beautiful walking path with beautiful flowers and its a great place to have family photos taken these are just a couple of hours that we had taken just a few weeks ago

Date: a year ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Great place

Date: a year ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

We went for Chocolate Day! Interesting info re: cacao pods, from where cocoa beans come. A large variety of chocolate treats were passed and shared. Yum! Then, we wandered the grounds and enjoyed pools, rivers, a lake, and lots of beautiful plants displayed in formal and informal gardens. So many beautiful settings that would make a great backdrop for weddings and other celebrations. Time well spent!

Date: a year ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Soooo beautiful and I personally think it rivals Dallas Arboretum..if the tree were labeled I did not notice I was so mesmerized with the plants and flowers which were labeled botanically correct..btw the front desk and the workers were sooooo nice and kind to our grandchildren making sure they did not miss seeing anything! Toilets: VERY Clean..some in the visitors center and on the grounds

Date: a year ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

My daughter and I had a great day date here.

Date: a year ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Small but beautifully maintained. Plant lovers will not be disappointed.

Date: a year ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Beautiful! Will go back again. Got caught in the rain there and it was just perfect!

Date: a year ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Very nice place. Ill probably go back one day .

Date: a year ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Beautiful areas, well maintained, great staff. Lots of areas for relaxation, or even great photo opportunities. My family has some wonderful memories we made here!

Date: a year ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

We loved visiting the Arboretum today! Its beautifully laid out with lots of benches and places to sit, as well as water features throughout the facility. Im sorry we missed the azaleas blooming. We will definitely revisit soon!

Date: a year ago

Review №47

Rating: 4

Great ideas,knowledgeable volunteers, beautiful gardens

Date: a year ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Beautiful place, so much to see. We actually went during a star wars event. Such a good time, they had a scavenger hunt and lots of things for the kids to do.

Date: a year ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

It s beautiful there. Everything is in bloom.

Date: a year ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Awesome place and extremely helpful and friendly staff.

Date: a year ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

This is a very nice place. Fairly new but lots of beautiful plants, flowers, and trees. Very friendly staff. Low entry price. Great value.

Date: a year ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Relaxing. Helpful staff

Date: a year ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

I enjoyed walking and washing all the varieties of plants and trees.

Date: a year ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Wonderful beautiful great time! They really need volunteers hint hint maybe Ill see you there

Date: a year ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

It was really nice. I will definitely go back when its warmer.

Date: a year ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

A great place to relax for a couple of hours. They also have special events there.

Date: a year ago

Review №60

Rating: 4

It was the first time I knew that there was a park like this in Longview. Although I went there on a rainy day, it was beautiful in its own way. I could feel nature and relax. All the staff were kind, so it could be a better memory.

Date: a year ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Great place to walk, paint, or sit and read a book.

Date: a year ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Beautiful

Date: a year ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Good delicious food

Date: a year ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Beautiful. Lovely grounds. Cute joining of art and nature.

Date: a year ago

Review №67

Rating: 4

Never knew this place existed here in Longview. Read about it on a local news site and decided to give it a go. On this particular weekend they were having a plant sale and I definitely wanted to check out what they had. Because of that it was free to enter the Arboretum but Im not sure if they charge you or if its always free. Make sure you have some good walking shoes on because even though its a sidewalk Trail you do have to go up and down small hills to get around. It was very beautiful and very calming to walk around and just enjoy the sights. As I said, I didnt even know it existed and right in the middle of town at that. Its definitely worth visiting!!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

beautiful venue for a wedding

Date: a year ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

It is gorgeous. There is so much time and effort put in by the staff in planning & maintaining this beautiful piece of paradise.

Date: a year ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

We got a chance, before the cool weather, to enjoy a Sunday stroll through the Longview Arboretum. The sights and smells were just out of this world. The geography of the park seems designed so you could escape the hectic workweek, forgetting for a moment of returning from these gardens.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Beautiful place to visit and take pictures.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Very pretty flowers and plants with a winding creek and waterfalls. Lots of shade and places to sit along the paths. The sound of flowing water made for a relaxing environment.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №79

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Love this place very peaceful well planned and cared for definitely going back in fall

Date: 2 years ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Went in to make donation to walkways.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

VERY clean and beutiful! Great place to pass an evening walk with the family!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №88

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Beautiful blooms. Easy walking, paved trails. I will go again. So serene.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Good atmosphere

Date: 2 years ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

A very beautiful place to just walk and relax. Also very family friendly with nature classrooms for the kids.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Such a beautiful place , to walk and enjoy nature and the water and ducks along the trail

Date: 2 years ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Lovely place, lovely people up front. Steve himself led my garden club tour and we all were grateful for his knowledge of what is there and what might be in the works! Pleasant morning for sure!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Such an awesome time here. This place is beautiful & serene.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №95

Rating: 4

Nice, small arboretum. $5 entry, $3 for seniors

Date: 2 years ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

I wish I had my place as beautiful as this. It is a must see place to go

Date: 2 years ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Very nice and relaxing

Date: 2 years ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Fantastic place! Visited with my family and had a great time walking around! I cant wait until my kids are old enough to enjoy the classrooms! Recommend!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

We had a great time walking around and looking at the plants. Employees were helpful and gardeners knowledgeable, got some great ideas for my garden! Looking forward to coming back and seeing the different flowers each season

Date: 2 years ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Great place. They have done well with the landscaping...much better now that they are more established. The only thing that would make it better is if they had intricate and unique plant arrangements and succulent art pieces!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №102

Rating: 4

Great site for nice walks around the gardens. Still being developed so the variety of plants is not large. The location is quiet except walking towards the large pond the road noise is apparent and can be addressed with some noise deflection walls. Otherwise this has some nice sitting spots and feels peaceful.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

We went randomly on a day they had a symphony perform, it was wonderful.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №105

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №106

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №107

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

We had a great time walking the trails and looking at all the plants. Sam was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful in answering my questions.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Great deal of work has gone into this place - lovely plants etc. However, the bldg. outside could use a facelift - looks like a green warehouse right now. An artist. Could really make it pop!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №110

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Absolute beautiful place to go to very peaceful

Date: 2 years ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Stunning gardens and wonderful staff!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Fairly new arboretum staffed by insanely dedicated staff. The building, gift shop and class rooms are very nice. The arboretum contains an incredible variety of flowers shrubs and trees that would add interest to any landscape. A very worthwhile visit for any horticulturist enthusiast. Definitely recommend.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

A nice place to visit in Longview!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Very well maintained place..if u need a wedding venu,/ reception..highly recommended

Date: 2 years ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Enjoyed the concert!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Lots of beautiful plants and landscaping. The tour took about an hour.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

A hidden gem in Longview

Date: 3 years ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

I am so very glad we found this place. After our first visit we immediately bought the family membership. This is a lovely place to walk or run. So beautiful and peaceful. Very clean and a bathroom at the top. Plenty of shaded places for sitting, eating lunch, journaling. It s quickly became one of my favorite places to go. We have a lot of kids and its great to have a safe place to let them run and walk without worrying about questionable people roaming about. A bonus is the kids area inside. After the kids get a good brisk walk or run in, they look forward to coming back to this room for reading and art time while they cool down. There are plenty of books to read and inspiration on the walls for their art journaling. The little shop is adorable and fun to browse. The staff is extremely friendly which I greatly appreciate. They are some of the sweetest people we ve met here. The only possible thing I wish could change is the opening hour. Opening earlier before it gets so hot would be perfect. But that is the only thing. We are very happy with our membership here and I am looking forward to many more wonderful walks ahead.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

I came for a special event that this location was hosting and I will definitely be back for the tranquil views it must have when it is less busy. I would assume this would be a great location for local photographers to use.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №125

Rating: 3

Date: 3 years ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

So beautiful here. The staff are super amazing too. Steven the owner is the best! I love to go here to get my nature fix and just get some soothing peace and spend quiet time with God.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Beautiful place for the children to enjoy being outside. I will definitely bring my granddaughter when she a little older & can enjoy.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Friendly staff, beautiful location

Date: 3 years ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

The nature itself was so beautiful and I would definitely come back here again

Date: 3 years ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Very pretty. You can have a picnic there.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

It was really nice

Date: 3 years ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Just became a member and Im so excited! Ive been multiple times and have enjoyed it very much. Longview is lucky to have the Arboretum.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Beautiful, even after the ice storm damaged so much of our local shrubs. The care and upkeep is evident. Our visit had to be short due to time but we are looking forward to going back to spend the day. Very knowledgeable and patient staff worked with my scouts in a short time frame.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

very peaceful

Date: 3 years ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

What a beautiful place to visit and spend lots of time. There are so many places to sit and reflect. There are many stunning views within this garden. I am definitely coming back during my next visit to Longview.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №140

Rating: 3

It was okay

Date: 3 years ago

Review №141

Rating: 3

Im sure the frost has hurt the plants because not much color. Did notice VeraBank is a contributor. Worked there until last Feb.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

I like coming here to walk around and enjoy the beautiful plants. I highly recommend people come see the wonderful work the staff and volunteers have done.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

While Covid has set back program and opening the tour I took was great. Two children class rooms were created and they look like the kind of thing that would keep all age groups interested! I would have liked to stayed longer. The flowers and plants are sparce but coming back after this March 2021 snow/freeze. Grounds would be perfect for Photography and families, couples, Prom event, and Senior Photos would be great. There are so many wonderful spots to check out and then set up a shoot.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Beautiful place for family photos.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Ver nice. Great place for pictures. Good time outdoors.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

A must see!! Beautiful gardens just a year old and getting better everyday.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

It was a welcome surprise. An unknown treasure in the middle of the industrial park is a little bit of Heaven.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Great place and beautiful landscapes!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

A beautiful peaceful space in an unexpected place...highly reccomend

Date: 3 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Totally awesome.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Great experience! Beautiful scenery and youll also probably want to check their calendar for upcoming events. Something you can do alone or as a family.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

First time there. It was peaceful

Date: 3 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Beautiful

Date: 4 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Great lunch spot

Date: 4 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

The beautiful and friendly atmosphere made the trip as always, an amazing experience.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Was a beautiful place to celebrate a life that was taken too soon.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Beautiful place, nice walking trails.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Relaxing place

Date: 4 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Simply beautiful!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Dropped off donation

Date: 4 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Wonderful place to walk!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

We toured the Arboretum Phase 1 recently (November 2019) and what a treat! The grounds are not completed but the area once completed will be stunning! Meetings rooms are available and this could be a great place for an offsite meeting or an office group tour. Then for a relaxing walk on the grounds. I am excited to see this place in the spring!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

The finest arboretum and nature center east of Dallas. Years of planning and dedication has paid off beautifully. A peaceful place to rest and enjoy.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 4

Definitely visit here. The Arboretum is in its infancy and off to a wonderful start. The trails are easily accessible to everyone, and they are creating beautiful views for you as you stroll through the flowers, lakes, and trees. As they expand and grow, hopefully they will add greater diversity to the experience to set themselves apart from other trails in the area that already exemplify the beauty of East Texas flora. Everyone enjoys a Zen garden! They should include plants and trees from all over the world as the park grows. The main buildings exterior could use some more elegance too. The Arboretum is already an excellent refuge to enjoy at a leisurely pace, and Im sure it will become an exquisite sanctuary for man and beast alike.

Date: 4 years ago