The first time I visited the Arboretum was on a bright and sunny day in July when the area was in full bloom. It maintains more than 40 acres of manicured green space and gardens. The Yakima Area Arboretum is nestled between Interstate 82 and Highway 24 on the city's east side. Yakima Area Arboretum Yakima Area Arboretum | Photo Copyright: Brad Lane The wide-open green space has also personally proven to be helpful for practicing fly fishing casts.Īddress: 2101 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WashingtonĢ.

Franklin Park is also home to one of the few public swimming pools in the city. It's a great natural space to add to a visit, with plenty of shade trees and tables to enjoy a picnic.

Children under 5 are free.įranklin Park, next to the museum, is one of the most popular public spaces in the city. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday with a small cost of admission. It's a kid-friendly museum, so you may see young students roaming the galleries. The museum also features an old-fashioned soda fountain, which is great for a fizzy drink.Įxpect to spend at least a few hours wandering around the detailed exhibits. Exhibits throughout the museum detail native communities, early settlers, and the still prevailing fruit industry. It provides a fascinating look into the Yakima River Valley's past, present, and future. Yakima Valley Museum is adjacent to Franklin Park at the city's center. Dive into History at the Yakima Valley Museum Yakima Valley Museum with Rotary Pavilion in the background | Photo Copyright: Brad Lane

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