Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

The Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, or Marshall Park, is a 56 acres (230,000 m2) arboretum and botanical gardens established in 1980.[1][2] The park's address is 3800 Arboretum Drive, Dubuque, Iowa.[3] It is open, without charge, daily from dawn to dusk throughout the year.

Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Flower gardens in the arboretum
Map
Interactive map of Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
TypeArboretum &
Botanical gardens
LocationDubuque, Iowa
Coordinates42°31′56″N 90°43′04″W / 42.5323°N 90.7177°W / 42.5323; -90.7177
Area56 acres (230,000 m2)
Created1980
OperatorVolunteers
OpenDaily (7a to dusk)

Among the attractions are Japanese and English gardens, various flower gardens and trees, a veterans memorial and a visitor center.

History

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The body of a woman was found in the park in February 2021. Her ex-boyfriend was found guilty of the murder.[4]

In 2025, the Arboretum unveiled a 30-year master plan, including plans for a 3,500-seat amphitheater and a canopy walkway.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. "Home". dubuquearboretum.net.
  2. "GARDENS FLOURISH IN HAWKEYE STATE". Grand Forks Herald. October 4, 2002. Retrieved October 18, 2008.
  3. "Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens | Dubuque, Iowa | Travel Iowa". www.traveliowa.com. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  4. "One year since Dubuque arboretum murder". KWWL. Dubuque, Iowa. February 1, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  5. Strzalka, Konrad (August 29, 2025). "Amphitheater, canopy walkway among Dubuque arboretum master plan elements". TelegraphHerald.com. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
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