Chatham Arboretum

A Best-Kept Secret In Pittsburgh

Many visitors to our campus don’t know that it is home to a 32-acre arboretum. Featuring more than 115 different varieties of trees, including Japanese flowering crabapple, river birch, Kentucky coffeetree, and eleven species of maple, the Arboretum is an inviting place to stroll or meditate. Being such a unique resource, it provides an outdoor classroom suitable for any age or interest—from younger students on class trips to visiting scientists to the university’s own students.

A Proud Member of APGA

In 1997, Chatham joined the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta (now the American Public Garden Association, APGA). In 2017, we celebrated our arboretum's 20th anniversary of this designation. The APGA supports public gardens across North America, promoting their value in horticultural display, education, research, and plant conservation. Chatham is proud to be a member and aims to share our campus's unique history and beauty with a broader audience.

Admission & Hours

The Chatham Arboretum is free and open to the public.

• Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.