Located on the outskirts of Cook Campus at Rutgers University, Rutgers Gardens is a 180-acre botanic garden the official arboretum of the University and features pristine, beautifully maintained gardens and grounds. The garden boasts an array of flora in specialty gardens, grassy lawns, specifically designed flowering beds, and an array of tree and shrub collections, as well as a network of walking paths and trails, benches, and interpretive signs. The 70-acre Frank G. Helyar Woods is located next to the gardens, both of which act as educational facilities for students and the public, and a farmer’s market sells fresh produce, herbs, and vegetables. Rutgers Gardens is open year-round.

112 Log Cabin Rd, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902, Phone: 732-932-8451

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