Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park

About Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park

Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park in Erie offers outdoor recreation centered on its collection of over 1,000 trees. Visitors walk, run, or bike nearly two miles of gently rolling trails alongside Cascade creek, with improved accessibility throughout. The arboretum features well-groomed landscape for picnicking, playing sports, and reading on benches. An Education Center and Patricia McCain Outdoor Classroom host educational programs for children, older adults, and families. Summer evenings bring music, theater, arts performances, and movies. The grounds include a large, well-lit parking lot, dog-walking areas, and open space for children to play. The arboretum serves as a community center for environmental wellness, providing a safe, creative outdoor environment. Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, the arboretum operates as the nonprofit partner of Frontier Park and offers facility rentals for private events, meetings, and celebrations.