Welcome to the web site of Markham Nature Park & Arboretum, a 16-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. Markham is Concord's secret garden . . . still waiting to be discovered by many residents of the area.

The park is being developed by the City or Concord in partnership with a citizen-run non-profit organization called Markham Regional Arboretum Society. Governed by a Board of DIrectors, the Society raises money, creates plans, and oversees the development of the park.

MISSION STATEMENT
Markham Regional Arboretum Society
To partner with the City of Concord in developing the Markham Nature Park and Arboretum into a unique educational sanctuary for the demonstration, collection, and preservation of trees and other plants which are adapted to the inland, maritime influrenced, Northern California region.

Markham Nature Park & Arboretum is located in
USDA zone 9b and AHS zone 7.