Along the 2 mile Boxford Rail Trail, the Kelsey Arboretum in Boxford, MA includes four acres of ornamental trees and shrubs planted by Harlan Kelsey, an early 20th century landscape architect, nurseryman and conservationist. Known for his use of “hardy American” plants, the Arboretum features rhododendrons, azaleas, mountain laurel and more and is in bloom from early April through July.
The Arboretum is open to the public! The Kelsey Arboretum is open daily to the public, from dawn to dusk, and is free. Dogs on a leash are welcome, and please enjoy our picnic area and benches that are placed throughout the space. Please close the gates behind you as you enter and exit the arboretum. The fence and gates are there to prevent deer and other large animals from entering the site and damaging our one-of-a-kind specimens. For more information, check out our FAQs.
Maintained by the Horticultural Society of Boxford, the Kelsey Arboretum is truly preserving an important plant collection for the future! Visit us soon!