The remaining landscape features southeast native trees and plant communities and is a certified Palmetto Wildlife Habitat.

[2] The Lindler Circle Trail is approximately 0.35 mi (0.56 km), and several short spur paths lead to the bald cypress swamp and dam, the central wetland, and an overlook.

City storm drains replace natural drainage channels, and feed the arboretum's bald cypress swamp.

A major restoration occurred from 2006 - 2016, led by UofSC professor Dr. Patricia DeCoursey, who marshaled thousands of university and community volunteers to perform the work.

DeCoursey was recognized for her vision and effort to transform the arboretum in 2012, when she received South Carolina's Environmental Awareness Award.