Constitution Park & Arboretum

Constitution Park & Arboretum includes a community center with a game room and recreation room with an adjoining full kitchen. This park features a playground, two tennis courts, and an outdoor basketball court. The Arboretum, our "Tree Zoo," is approximately nine acres of land containing over 200 exotic trees from five continents around the world. These trees are displayed along a half-mile walking path, fully accessible by wheelchair. The types of trees included in the tree zoo are Flowering Tropical Fruit, Exotics, Palms, Wetlands, Bamboo, Natives, and the Butterfly Garden.

Building Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday
Rentals ONLY

Park & Arboretum HOURS OF OPERATION

Daily
Sunrise to Sundown

Rental	Capacity	Resident Fee	Non-Resident Fee
Main Room	60	$200	$400
Small Pavilion	20	$75	$150
Arboretum Ceremony Area	70	$300	$450

*Proof of residency must be provided: Utility bill and Drivers license.

A $250.00 security deposit fee will be added to the total cost of your rental. The deposit fee will be refunded if the facility is left clean, returned to its original condition, and vacated by the designated time on the permit. The facility must be booked at least 2 weeks prior to the rental date and no more than 90 days in advance.

Checks will only be accepted for payment 5 weeks prior to the rental date. Other forms of payment include credit cards, cash, and money orders.

Alcoholic beverages and/or gambling in any form is not allowed on City property.

Only approved bounce house vendors are allowed at city parks.

WHO:	Everyone
WHEN:	Every Friday and 1st Saturday of the month
TIME:	10:00 AM
FEE:	Free

WHO:	Everyone
WHEN:	Every 2nd Thursday of the month January - April
TIME:	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FEE:	Free

Volunteer

The survival of the Arboretum and Nursery depends largely upon the volunteers and members in every area of operation. As a volunteer, you gain personal satisfaction from accomplishing challenging and rewarding tasks that are as varied as the plants on the ground. A T-shirt is provided as a thank you.

Arboretum Volunteers:

Planting, weeding, fertilizing, and pruning
Gathering seed and seedlings
Aquatic maintenance
Spreading mulch
Irrigation repairs
Transplanting
Walking tour guides
Developing new areas in the Arboretum

Nursery Volunteers:

Growing plants for upcoming sales
Weeding the plants
Re-potting to larger containers
Pruning
Planting seeds and cuttings

Other ways for volunteers:

Joining committees for membership, volunteering at fundraising events
Working at the Friends booth during community events
Leading environmental education programs for school classes

WHO:	Everyone
WHERE:	Arboretum at Constitution Park
WHEN:	1st Saturday of the month
TIME:	9:00 AM
FEE:	Free

Friends of the Arboretum

Membership donations and volunteer work support the Arboretum. This support allows for the purchase of new plants, equipment, and maintenance. The benefits of becoming a Friend are $20 vouchers for a free tree redeemable at the Spring Tree Sale, Winter Friend Tree Sale, or the Friends Nursery to replace one lost to citrus canker. Additionally, free monthly horticulture seminars featuring guest speakers ardent in the field of horticulture/arboricultural topics. Learn more about the Friends of the Deerfield Beach Arboretum.