The Arboretum (UK)
500 Alumni Dr, Lexington, KY 40503
100 acres · 2 miles of trails
Lexington's 100-acre UK Arboretum provides shaded walking trails, water stations, benches, parking, restrooms, and trash cans for leashed dogs. The 2-mile path winds through botanical gardens. Stick to trails to protect plants.
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- Park
- The Arboretum (UK)
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 38.0181, -84.5097
- Size
- 100 acres
- Trail miles
- 2
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2,210 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 2,210 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 100 acres of room
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Dog policy
100-acre Kentucky State Botanical Garden. Leashed dogs on 2-mile walking trail.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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