Newton Cemetery & Arboretum
Overview
Created in the 19th century naturalistic style pioneered by Mount Auburn Cemetery in Watertown, Newton Cemetery is beautifully landscaped. Visitors are allowed to quietly view the grounds, but jogging, dog walking, food, and bicycling are not allowed.
The grounds are open from 8am to 6pm, every day of the year.
On this serene spot you will find four ponds, graceful hillsides, and over 26 species of unusual trees such as marshall maple, castor auralia, shagbark hickory, hardy rubber tree, zelkova, amur corktree, camperdown elm, and weeping beech.
Size: 100 acres Longest Walk: 1.5 miles Acquired: 1855
Maps
Get here by MBTA:
Route 59
Directions from Green Line
Other maps and aerial photos:
Bing Maps bird’s-eye view
Newton Assessor
Nearby:
Bullough’s Pond
Cold Spring Park
GPS Enabled Trail Map
To see your location, press the location icon while viewing the map on your smartphone.
Owner & Administrator Websites
Photo Gallery
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Features
Accessible Trails, Birding, Historic Site, Pond, Toilet Facilities
Additional Information
Newton Assessor’s Map ID: 64003 0009
