Urban Forestry

John A. Finch Arboretum

The John A. Finch Arboretum is located in southwest Spokane on 65 acres of wooded hills. The Arboretum is a botanical collection of trees and woody plants that have been labeled for field study. The collection has been planted along the Garden Springs Creek and contains a wide variety of native and cultivated plant material compatible with growing conditions in Spokane.

Visitors to the Arboretum can enjoy the varied landscapes which range from a native pine forest to a shady glen filled with rhododendrons. There are seasonal activities planned year-round and tours are available.

Arboretum grounds are open daily during standard park hours. Admission is free. Download the Walking Guide for a self-guided tour of some of the Arboretum's collections and specimen trees. For additional information please call the Arboretum at 509.363.5466.

View more photos of the Arboretum on the Spokane Urban Forestry Facebook page.

About John A. Finch

Born in England, John Finch came to America when he was a boy and eventually settled in Spokane where he partnered with Amasa B. Campbell, who became his neighbor in Browne's Addition. Together, Finch and Campbell invested heavily in Coeur d'Alene mining operations and developed the Gem, Standard, and Hecla Silver Mines. Finch was also president of many businesses including the White and Bender Company, Coeur d'Alene Hardware Company, Blalock Fruit Company, and the National Lumber and Box Company. He was elected to the Idaho State Senate in 1891. John Finch died in 1915, leaving 60% of his fortune to his wife and 40% to charity and civic enterprises.

Hours

The John A. Finch Arboretum is free and open to the public year round from dawn until dark. Restrooms are open May 1 through October 31, weather permitting. The gate to access parking for Lilac Lane and Corey Glen is open weekdays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM from April 1 through October 31. For more information call 509.363.5466.