Welcome to the Curran Apple Orchard

2025 Tree Adoptions

Existing Adopters receive first priority for readopting trees for the 2025 Harvest Season. CORE will email current adopters with renewal instructions in October. If you want the same tree, your application and payment must be received by November 1st. Please contact us if you have not received notification within two weeks of mailing in your application and payment. (See Adoption Tab).

New Adopters – CORE will begin processing new adoption requests on November 2nd. We will do our best to assign the tree variety that you prefer. We will contact you within two weeks of receiving your application and payment.

Adoption Prices:
- Please note that Pruning Adoptions are $50 and Orchard Supporter Adoptions are $80.
- Please review the Adoption Brochure and Adoption Form to determine which adoption type is best for you.

About the Orchard

The Curran Apple Orchard Park is a 7.33 acre apple orchard located within the City of University Place. Created as a hobby orchard in the early 1950s, the orchard today offers residents and visitors a multitude of opportunities.

More than 200 trees with more than 15 varieties of apples offer a tranquil place to enjoy nature along with providing food and shelter for birds, bees, small wildlife and deer.

The CORE (Curran Orchard Resource Enthusiasts) volunteer group works with the City on orchard maintenance issues along with sponsoring various events. CORE currently meets the first Tuesday of each month in person and via zoom starting at 6pm. Everyone is welcome to to attend! Please contact curranappleorchard@gmail.com to obtain specific meeting details.

CORE activities include the Adopt-A-Tree program, tree care and insect education, pruning instruction, tours, summer concerts, an Adopter's Cider Squeeze and a Community Harvest Day.