• Bayard Cutting Arboretum

    Tribute Tree & Engraved Paver
    Program

    We are happy to announce the 2024 Tribute Tree and Engraved Paver Program where you can leave a lasting legacy on the
    patio of the Visitor Center.

    View our PDF for More Information Purchase Yours Today!

  • New Hours in Effect

    Winter Hours

    Our hours have been updated to 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. For additional information please visit our Hours & Fees page.

    Hours & Fees

  • Our 2024 Kids and Family-Friendly education programs are now open!

    Kids & Family Programs

    We are offering a variety of workshop series courses and workshop events including Forest School Autumn Adventures (Ages 2-7), Jungle Bob's Exotic Reptile Show - Creepy Crawlers Edition, Field Trips and more!

    Learn More

  • Adult Education Workshops

    Learn more about our series of hands-on workshops geared toward adults and teenagers (15+)!

    Learn More About Our Adult Workshops

  • 7th Annual Bayard Cutting Arboretum
    Horticultural Symposium

    Evolution of the American Landscape:
    The Secrets of Old Growth Trees

    Save the Date - Monday, February 24, 2025

  • Watercolor Workshops
    and Gallery Annex

    Our watercolor workshops are back and begin on Saturday, March 16, 2024. We would like to welcome our new watercolors instructor, Teresa Cromwell!

    Watercolors with Teresa Cromwell Learn about upcoming exhibits!

  • Manor House, Grounds Tours and Attic Tours are back!

    Manor House
    & Grounds Tours

    We have a new tour this year, the Docent Led Grounds Tour! View our events calendar for more details.

    Docent Led Grounds Tour

LOCATION

We are located at 440 Montauk Highway Great River, NY 11739.

VEHICLE USE FEE (VUF)

VUF is $8 per vehicle is collected from April - November using the automated-pay meters.

Seniors (62+) placard and access passes can now be obtained at any of our parking kiosks!

EVENTS

Find out more about the events happening around the Arboretum.

HOURS

Open Tuesday- Sunday

9:00AM – 4:00PM

 

The Bayard Cutting Arboretum is a New York State park that was donated to the Long Island State Park Region by Mrs. William Bayard Cutting and her daughter, Mrs. Olivia James, in memory of her husband, William Bayard Cutting. The intent of the donation was “to provide an oasis of beauty and quiet for the pleasure, rest and refreshment of those who delight in outdoor beauty; and to bring about a greater appreciation and understanding of the value and importance of informal planting.”

 

We are an arboretum, think of us as a “museum of trees”, not a park. Activities such as biking, picnicking, sports, pets of any type, and games are not permitted.

 

Safety Updates:

As we navigate COVID-19, we want to make sure that all our patrons are safe while enjoying the grounds. The Arboretum grounds, Manor House, as well as the Hidden Oak Cafe are open during our regular hours for you to enjoy. Please follow all posted rules. We will continue to update you as we receive more information. Thank you.

View Our Visitor Map and Brochure!