Arboretum (Washington, D.C.)

Arboretum
Neighborhood
Arboretum within the District of Columbia
Arboretum within the District of Columbia
Coordinates: 38°54′51″N 76°58′23″W / 38.914211°N 76.973089°W / 38.914211; -76.973089
CountryUnited States
DistrictWashington, D.C.
WardWard 5
Developed1932; 92 years ago (1932)
Government
 • CouncilmemberZachary Parker

Arboretum is a predominantly residential neighborhood located in Northeast Washington, D.C., tucked into the corner of the National Arboretum.

The tiny neighborhood is bounded by New York Avenue NE to the north, Bladensburg Road NE to the west, and the National Arboretum to the south and east. The neighborhood includes the apartment community and three blocks of detached homes.

The neighborhood includes the Arboretum Community Center with several gardens and play areas. The Arboretum Neighborhood Association is the neighborhood's community organization.

Arboretum neighborhood at the intersection of 24th Street and Rand Place NE, November 2018