The Philadelphia metro area is full of beautiful nature, with a variety of parks, gardens, arboretums, and other green spaces where you can enjoy the great outdoors. Located in Cheltenham Township, the Curtis Arboretum is one of our favorite green areas in this region. When the weather gets nice, our Montgomery County personal injury lawyers love driving out here with our families to bask in the beautiful natural setting. Some of the reasons why we enjoy the Curtis Arboretum so much include:

Beautiful Landscaping

The arboretum spans 45 acres which feature gorgeous rolling hills, two ponds, and more than 50 different tree varieties. There’s also a scenic garden next to Curtis Hall. These natural elements make the Curtis Hall Arboretum a very popular setting for wedding ceremonies, anniversary celebrations, and celebratory events. Curtis Hall Arboretum is also dog-friendly, with a small dog park where you can let your furry friend run free. We even like to come here for some sledding on the rolling hills during the winter after a fresh snowfall.

World War II Memorial

Curtis Hall Arboretum has a small World War II memorial on-site, where you can pay your respects to the veterans who fought and died for the allies during the war.

Curtis Hall

The arboretum is named for Curtis Hall, which it surrounds. This building used to be the ballroom for the Curtis family mansion. Today, Curtis Hall is operated by the Cheltenham Township Parks and Recreation Department. Noteworthy features include a stunning ornate ceiling and beautiful hardwood floors. The hall is air-conditioned and can seat 120 guests without a dance floor, or 100 guests if space is left open for a small dance floor. There’s also a small patio which offers seating for an additional 30 people, for a total maximum capacity of 150 guests. The hall also has kitchen facilities, a stage, a large parking area, and is handicapped-accessible, making it a great setting for wedding receptions.

Founding Of The Arboretum

The Curtis Hall Arboretum was founded by Mary Louise Curtis, in honor of her father, magazine and newspaper magnate Cyrus Curtis. The Arboretum is located at the family’s former residence. Mary Louise Curtis was the founder of the Curtis Institue of Music in Philadelphia.