Gardens
Acorn Hall
Representing the period between 1853-1888, these gardens surround the Victorian mansion built in 1853.
Location: 68 Morris Avenue, Morristown
Telephone: 973.267.3465
www.acornhall.org
Bamboo Brook (MCPC)
Trails to explore and wildlife to watch in natural surroundings. Presently under restoration by the Morris County Park Commission.
Location: Longview Road, Chester
Telephone: 973.326.7600
www.morrisparks.net
Cross Estate Gardens (MNHP)
This formal walled garden is filled with ornamental grasses
shrubs and perennials.
Location: Ledell Road, Mendham
Telephone: 973.539.2016
www.nps.gov/morr
www.crossestategardens.org
Denville Historical Society's Garden
Dedicated as the "Days of Thyme and Roses" garden in 1994, it has recently been rehabilitated.
Location: 133 Diamond Spring Road, Denville
Telephone: 973.625.1165
Florence & Robert Zuck Arboretum
Two glacial ponds as well as a variety of trees and shrubs.
Location: Drew University, Madison
Telephone: 973.408.3550
www.drew.edu
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum (MCPC)
Features a wide variety of gardens, tree and shrub collections, and programs for the public.
Location: 53 E. Hanover Avenue, Morris Twp.
Telephone: 973.326.7600
www.morrisparks.net
www.arboretumfriends.org
Macculloch Hall Gardens
Sixty varieties of roses can be found among the seasonal blooms.
Location: 45 Macculloch Avenue, Morristown
Telephone: 973.538.2404
www.maccullochhall.org
Tourne Park (MCPC)
Along the miles of paths are 250 different types of woodland flowers and ferns.
Location: Powerville Road, Boonton
Telephone: 973.326.7600
Wick House Herb Garden (MNHP)
This 18th century herb and vegetable garden is located on
the Wick Farm, home to 12,000 soldiers during the Revolutionary War.
Location: Jockey Hollow, Tempe Wick Road, Harding Twp
Telephone: 973.543.4030
www.nps.gov/morr
Willowwood Arboretum (MCPC)
A horticultural gem containing over 3,500 kinds of native and exotic plants. Trail guide available for $2.
Location: Longview Road, Chester
Telephone: (973) 326-7600
www.morrisparks.net |