The Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden offers a peaceful escape into nature within Reno’s Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. The garden showcases thousands of native and adaptive plants that thrive in Northern Nevada’s unique high-desert environment, where the Sierra Nevada meets the Great Basin. Visitors can wander along pathways through a variety of gardens and groves, discovering colorful flowers, mature trees, water features, and wildlife along the way.
Open year-round during regular park hours, the arboretum is a beautiful destination for a relaxing walk, photography, or simply spending some quiet time outdoors. Seasonal changes give visitors something new to experience throughout the year, from spring blooms and lush summer gardens to colorful fall foliage. Admission to the arboretum is free during regular hours, making it an easy and accessible way to enjoy one of Reno’s most distinctive outdoor spaces.
