W.P. "Bill" Atkinson Arboretum - Midwest City, OK
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Arboretum around the Oklahoma Welcome Center in Midwest City
Waymark Code: WMFM1M
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 11/01/2012
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This arboretum honoring Bill Atkinson is located on the west side of the Oklahoma Welcome Center (I-40, Midwest City), The arboretum winds around the visitor's center building, showcasing the native trees of Oklahoma. A plaque giving information on the arboretum can be found at the kiosk just west of the large playground.
Text on plaque:
W.P. "Bill" Atkinson Arboretum
Dedicated May 2000
Established through the generosity of the W.P. "Bill" Atkinson Foundation, The Tree Bank and the City of Midwest City.
This arboretum is designed to showcase the native trees of Oklahoma.
The trees are planted in groupings which reflect Oklahoma's four distinct growing regions, northeast, northwest, southeast and southwest. A variety of several different species are planted in groups for comparison purposes. The list indicates the groupings and the species.
Please enjoy the arboretum and your visit to Midwest City's Tinker Bicentennial Park.
Arboretum address:
SE 29th St.
Air Depot
Midwest City, OK U.S.A.
73126
Arboretum web site: Not listed
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