Our Management

Seattle Japanese Garden is operated under a cooperative agreement between Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Arboretum Foundation.

Seattle Parks and Recreation

Seattle Parks and Recreation promotes Healthy People, Thriving Environment, Vibrant Community. Seattle Japanese Garden is one of four specialty gardens among a 6,200-acre park system of 400+ parks and natural areas.

The Arboretum Foundation

In January 2016, the Arboretum Foundation became the primary support organization to Seattle Parks and Recreation in the operations of Seattle Japanese Garden. A 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization, the Arboretum Foundation provides programming, community outreach and fundraising for the garden.