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Effective beginning 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2026, until further notice. These restrictions apply to all private land and BLM managed public lands within the boundaries of the Grand Junction Field Office. For more information visit the Fire Restrictions webpage.

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Arboretum Park at Fairgrounds

Park Description

  • The Arboretum is located along the south edge of the main parking lot.
  • This demonstration and research garden is maintained by the Colorado State University Extension Office.
  • The Arboretum is a garden over 50,000 square feet utilized for demonstration and research of local ornamental grasses, shrubs and trees.
  • This 'living library' is a space where plant lovers, school groups, and others can come to learn more about native Western Colorado and Eastern Utah plants.
  • A walking path (wheelchair friendly) meanders through the gardens and leads to a small outdoor amphitheater.
  • For additional information about the Arboretum, please contact the Colorado State University Extension Office directly.
Photograph of the Arboretum Park showing parking lot, wood fence, trees and shrubs

Amphitheater

  • The Arboretum includes a small amphitheater, which can seat up to 200 people.
  • It can be used for environmental and educational programs.

Colorado State University

The following clubs, societies, programs, and projects are all part of the Colorado State University Extension Office.

  • CSU Master Gardener Program
  • CSU Lavender Project
  • Tri River Native Plant Master Program 

Park photographs

Photograph of Arboretum amphitheater
Photograph of Arboretum vegetation and parking area
Photograph of Arboretum amphitheater
Photograph of Arboretum arbor