Rebecca D.
7/23/2025
One of the nicest walking paths I've been on. Totally quiet and private. I photographed the map at the beginning so I could follow it easier but paths are marked very well. Entrance is a bit...
Lillian Anderson Arboretum
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[4901 - 10999] W Main St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
The Lillian Anderson Arboretum is a 140-acre private facility owned by Kalamazoo College, dedicated to preserving the natural qualities of the Arboretum. It consists of marsh, meadow, pine plantation, and second-growth deciduous forest in Oshtemo Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
Originally donated by a Kalamazoo College graduate, Lillian Anderson, in 1982, the Arboretum expanded in 2000 with the addition of 31 acres of land. Established in 1998, it serves as a valuable resource for the Kalamazoo College community, local residents, and visitors, offering research opportunities and a variety of trails to explore.
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5.06 reviews
Danielle G.
9/10/2021
Truly a hidden gem - we missed the entrance and had to double back - there's no sign and the drive was not obvious from the road but once we found it, we were pleasantly impressed! Gorgeous place...
Tristan H.
4/11/2019
There was a time when, due to various health reasons, both preventive and proactive, I walked a lot. I averaged 6 miles a day, and walked all over Kalamazoo County. I walked the sidewalks...
Angela N.
4/4/2021
The Lillian Anderson Arboretum is a great place to go for a hike and is dog friendly. Parking can be a challenge due to the limited amount of spaces. People do park on the side of M-43 by the...
Beth C.
8/21/2017
Just a head's up ... They are repaving the lot so if you want to hike here this August, park at the library or the disc golf course and enter the trails from that side!
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