Yakima Greenway


A pleasant oasis in an otherwise unremarkable city, the Greenway is best accessed via Sarg Hubbard Park at I-82 exit 33. It has 18 miles of paths for walkers and cyclists that track the fast-flowing Yakima River through a string of parks and recreation areas, including an off-leash dog park.

One good stop-off point is the Yakima Area Arboretum, just east of exit 34, where a collection of more than 2000 species of tree and shrub spreads over 46 acres of landscaped gardens. You can pick up a free walking-tour brochure at the Jewett Interpretive Center.


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1. Yakima Area Arboretum

1.09 MILES

This urban green space on 46 acres gathers more than 1000 trees native to the Yakima River area, with demonstration gardens (water-conserving xeriscaping…

2. Jewett Interpretive Center

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Acting as de facto headquarters of the Yakima Area Arboretum, this small building includes a gift shop with a bookstore and a few displays about the…

3. Yakima Valley Museum

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4. Yakama Nation Museum & Cultural Center

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5. American Hop Museum

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6. Fort Simcoe State Park

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7. Olmstead Place State Park Heritage Area

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8. Kittitas County Historical Museum

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