Markham Nature Park and Arboretum is a 17-acre island of natural beauty near the heart of downtown Concord. People who visit for the first time are surprised that such a lovely, natural park exists inside the city limits. The Markham is unique among local parks as the emphasis is on quiet discovery.

The serene setting includes an International Garden, populated with unique and unusual plants from similar climates, and an active Community Garden growing edible plants and pollinators year ’round.

You won’t want to miss the Bud Hansen Arbor, the focal point of the garden and a popular local site for weddings and receptions.

All these features are staffed by volunteer landscapers, arborists, native plant enthusiasts and master gardeners.