Fort Worth Botanic Garden

I'd rate this as one of the best botanic gardens I've been to, if only for how fantastic the Japanese Garden is by itself. The rest of the garden is lovely as well. The rose garden is small but nice. There's a great viewpoint with the pond and curated garden, and they had decorations for Dia de los Muertos. But the Japanese Garden is the best one I've ever been to across the US. The layout is perfect; the paths are angled and hidden so that even when there are other people around, you can find a quiet corner of solitude. There are huge koi fish in the pond you can sit and watch. I was blown away by how beautiful it all was. If I lived here I would definitely become a member.

Dog Days was so much fun! So peaceful and the garden was well kept! The foliage was an incredible view. Water bowls across the park was really thoughtful. Plenty of parking when I arrived at 11am . Walked the whole garden and it was about 3 miles round trip! The musical swing sets was wonderful to see! Fresh air with remarkable views i truly recommend.

A great place to go when you have a family gathering and you want to do some special activities outdoors or just pack a lunch and go sit on the nice big lawn and watch all the beautiful insects go by sometimes butterflies but definitely fall is not the best place here unless you like the Christmas lights for the Christmas light show. I use the gardens when they were in full bloom for weddings in June and I've attached one that I did long time ago but it gives you an idea just how pretty the place is when it's full of color.

We love this place! It’s our favorite place to go on family walks. Right now they have the musical swings which are fun for any age! I love how we can feed the giant fishes and see all the gorgeous plants. Every time we come there is something new to see! This time of year beware you might see some creepy crawlers. Perfect for Halloween! 🕷️🕸️

I was excited to finally visit, and with my family in town and my grandma being a big lover of flowers, I was looking forward to bringing them there. We arrived at 2pm and was told that they close at 4pm, so that seemed like enough time to see everything. We were also told about the indoor garden area, so we mentioned that we’ll go there after we see the outdoor garden. Well, I wish the lady at the desk that we were talking to, told us about the indoor garden closing early!!! If we only knew that, then we would’ve started with that and then went to see the outside garden. We got to the indoor garden at 3:30pm and it was closed. What a disappointment!!! I don’t get why they had to close up shop so early when technically, it’s not even at their closing time? They should have a sign outside mentioning that rather than having people wait because we weren’t the only ones, since there were others who were waiting longer than we did and no one that worked there bothered to even tell us until I went over to ask. The outside garden though, was ok, it wasn’t breathtaking or impressive. There were lots of flowers, but also a lot of plants that looked dead or were dying. Definitely a big difference compared to the Dallas Botanical Garden, which I’ve been to several times. It had some nice structures, but I wish there were more plants around that were vibrant and looked alive. Overall, it was an ok visit that ended with disappointment.

Beautiful Christmas light display at the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens! We loved the synchronized light displays with the music. There were so many great photo opportunities! The lights, vendors, drinks (especially the spiked hot coco!), and pictures with Santa made this a very fun family experience.

It was the Christmas light event. I thought it was beautiful but my brother and sister in law said it was disappointing compared to last year. Last year apparently there were a lot more lights and there was fire shooting up from the ground. The music was awesome.

The xmas lights were cool. Was it worth the drive from Waco idk 7 different places to get hot coco. 1 food truck. Light up toys 10 bucks not bad.

There's something about stepping into the Fort Worth Botanic Garden that instantly slows life down. The city noise fades, the air feels lighter, and nature finally gets a chance to take center stage. I came here looking for a little peace after a long week, and this place delivered in every way. The grounds are beautifully kept. Every pathway feels intentional, every garden section has its own personality, and every turn gives you something new to appreciate. The rose garden is a whole experience on its own, and the open lawns make you want to find a bench and just exist there for a while. But the real star is the Japanese Garden. Walking across those bridges with koi drifting underneath feels like stepping into another world. The maples, the stone pathways, the ponds that look like glass--everything is placed with purpose. It's calming in a way you can't fully describe, only feel. Staff were friendly and welcoming, and the bathrooms were clean, which matters when you're wandering a place this big. Even with the crowds, the garden still feels peaceful, like it has its own rhythm separate from everyone walking through it. This isn't a "take a pic and leave" spot. This is a slow walk, deep breath, stay-a-while kind of place. Perfect for a mindful morning, a quiet date, or just resetting your soul for an hour. Fort Worth, you're holding onto a gem. I'll definitely be back to soak in more of that peace.

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is truly a gem, conveniently located right next to the stockyards and museums. The grounds are huge so wear good walking shoes. While there is shade, most of the garden is sunny so dress appropriately for the weather and wear sunscreen and perhaps insect repellent. They have many special events. I enjoyed the Japanese Festival a lot (the Japanese Garden is beautiful year-round and has opportunities to view wildlife such as herons). There are evening concert happy hours and "Dog Days" when your friendly leashed dog can join you. I recommend arriving early in the day to get a parking spot close to the entrance. Parking is free. If you are going to visit regularly (more than once per year), then you should definitely join the garden as a member to take advantage of member discounts.

My friend and I came to the gardens today. Though it was hot, we enjoyed the breeze and the local art installations. I love the improvements made to the botanical gardens. I appreciate that the gardens which include access to the conservatory are inexpensive as well as the free public parking. The conservatory was filled with beautiful plants and flowers, a small pond and a small waterfall. There are plenty of spots available to take pictures which I saw people doing. One of my favorite areas are the Japanese Tea Gardens which have plenty of trees, flowers, ponds and overlook spots. I look forward to my next visit.

We had a fun night enjoying the inspiring wonder of the Christmas season! Midweek was less crowded for this annual Christmas light event but it was still bustling. Staff was friendly from entrance to exit! Comfort food and drinks throughout helped some of the possible hangry movements for the littles. Invaluable wonder as their lit up with the magic around every corner. PS buy the parking pass.

My husband and I have been to the botanical garden a few times and it's been nice each visit. It is quite large and has several different sections to visit. We went first thing in the morning and there was zero crowds. The Japanese garden was very peaceful and fun to watch the Koi fish swim around.

I was excited to finally visit, and with my family in town and my grandma being a big lover of flowers, I was looking forward to bringing them there. We arrived at 2pm and was told that they close at 4pm, so that seemed like enough time to see everything. We were also told about the indoor garden area, so we mentioned that we'll go there after we see the outdoor garden. Well, I wish the lady at the desk that we were talking to, told us about the indoor garden closing early!!! If we only knew that, then we would've started with that and then went to see the outside garden. We got to the indoor garden at 3:30pm and it was closed. What a disappointment!!! I don't get why they had to close up shop so early when technically, it's not even at their closing time? They should have a sign outside mentioning that rather than having people wait because we weren't the only ones, since there were others who were waiting longer than we did and no one that worked there bothered to even tell us until I went over to ask. The outside garden though, was ok, it wasn't breathtaking or impressive. There were lots of flowers, but also a lot of plants that looked dead or were dying. Definitely a big difference compared to the Dallas Botanical Garden, which I've been to several times. It had some nice structures, but I wish there were more plants around that were vibrant and looked alive. Overall, it was an ok visit that ended with disappointment.

Great visit - albeit hot and humid. This was our first visit in the 5 years we've lived in the DFW metroplex. Today's visit was due to the "Butterflies at The Gardens" exhibit as well as the Japanese Festival. It was fun to walk through the butterfly exhibit to see so many types and colors. Good photo opportunities as well. After the butterflies, we walked to the Japanese Gardens to walk through some of the festival's vendors, exhibits and the gardens themselves. We didn't really get much out of the Japanese Festival but the gardens were amazing and tranquil to walk through. We'll be back to the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens.

Christmas Lights in the Garden was a Perfect holiday weekend with friends and family.

Love this place. I go all the time. The beauty and the peace of all of it is amazing. They are always cleaning and take care of the gardens.

This is an awesome garden with a spacious layout of flora fauna and trails and exhibits inside and outside and good food and drinks souvenirs and many other options. We have spent a lot of time enjoying the grounds here and our children also enjoy it. We have attended concerts in the park, movies in the park, special events and holidays here plus spent afternoons and evenings enjoying a picnic and spending great family times. The staff are friendly and we very much recommend this site. They literally have events going on all the time - and that's on top of what is awesome and already there that makes it such a cool place to come anyway. Trails galore - Beauty in spades - Nature that never ends This is a super place to hang!

they offer a big and beautiful light show around christmas time. the walking path is fun and there's a good variety in lights.

If anyone can finish it in under 12:09 please let me know so I can reclaim my title. Also nice lights.

Oh what a night! Perfect crisp but not cold to tour the night of lights at the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens. It's a magical experience touring the exhibits with a spiked hot chocolate in hand. Every exhibit had its own Christmas song playing. Dancing water, sparkling lights and neon trees. There were bars and refreshment areas throughout the 1.4 mile tour.

I love living so close to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden! I come here all the time to enjoy the beautiful plants and unwind. I like to bring a book and find a shady bench to read on for a while. I have a membership and have already made good use of it. It costs $60 for an individual membership and includes reciprocal access to a ton of other gardens. The grounds are beautiful, but I love all of the programming they host. I have been able to take a few art tours and I love bringing my dog on Dog Days. Fort Worth is very lucky to have such a nice botanical garden!

This place is magical! it is so pretty and well kept. the arboretum is spectacular and the plants are amazing. the whole grounds are stunning! Make sure you wear good walking shoes and appropriate clothing. Buy the fish food!!!! it's so fun.

Came here to see their Butterflies in the Garden Exhibit and it was cute. There are so many beautiful butterflies flying around and enjoying all the pretty flowers . Their Staff is also very friendly. I loved my experience.

What an amazing botanical garden! It was our first time going today but definitely not our last! Very large and spread out. Lots of different varieties of plant life. The garden was also beautifully kept and maintained. You definitely get your money's worth at this garden. We went today to check out the Japanese festival. Lots of different vendors and food trucks as well. The Japanese garden was absolutely beautiful as well. Next time we'll definitely check out the rainforest area and grab some fish food for all of the beautiful Koi fish.

There's so much to see in these gardens. They take good care of the grounds all year round, and their Butterflies in the Garden exhibit is a must-see. Their Japanese gardens are one of the best I've visited so far. Love it here

20. 00 to get in. 25.00 to pqrk. You have to reserve a spot online. Then take a trolley. Too much annoying music while you look at the light displays. Too expensive, to much trouble.

For those of us that have attended in the past you will be shocked at the difference. This year is was not worth the money. They took away the beautiful tunnel of lights , the Japanese flowers, and the music show with the trees. Even the bluebonnets were lesser than before. Please bring back the light show we remember!

Can't believe it took me this long to check out the Botanic Gardens. I highly recommend this place for a nice weekend adventure. Definitely visit this place during the spring time, when all the flowers are blooming and when the weather is perfect. I took my family who were visiting from out of state here, and we had a blast. We checked out the japanese garden and also the rose garden. Unfortunately we didn't think to buy fish food up at the front, as you can feed the large kois in the pond. The japanese gardens was very tranquil and beautifully maintained. The rose gardens were awesome as the roses were in full bloom! My favorite activity was the butterfly gardens. Never been inside a butterfly garden, and i'm definitely looking toward the next time i can check it out again. You can buy a combo for the garden and the butterfly exhibit to save a few bucks. The butterfly gardens was crowded, but if you take your time, you can see lots of different variety of butterflies. If you get lucky, you may have one land on you to get the perfect photo. On the weekend, i believe they have a small farmers markets out front to check out. They also sell lemonade and sangria for you to enjoy while walking around the gardens. Highly recommend this place.

If you're looking for a peaceful and relaxing place, I highly recommend the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. You can walk around, take a deep breath, and feel at peace with yourself. It's the perfect spot to unwind.

Fort Worth Botanic Gardens is located obviously in The Heart of Fort Worth, Texas, delivering a stunning garden environment for garden enthusiasts and anyone who simply loves being in nature! We came through on a beautiful day during the week, hoping we could enjoy walking through the gardens and admiring all the lovely things the Botanic Gardens had to offer, and our wish came true! There is free ample parking provided in the lot, making it easy and enjoyable when visiting. Getting tickets is fairly easy as to where you can go online and purchase tickets, or you can purchase tickets at the kiosk provided when entering. The prices are fair and average, and they have regular admission, seniors, and child prices. We set off for adventure after purchasing our tickets and started our walking journey. There are plenty of benches throughout the Gardens to sit at if your legs get tired. After speaking to one of the friendly staff members, he stated the Gardens is roughly 100 acres but 50 acres in walkable spaces. There were plenty of flowers, trees, and plants to observe, and they were all very well nicely planted. The star of the show was the Japanese Gardens, where everything seemed nostalgic to me since living in Japan for quite some time. It almost felt I was back in the Land of the Rising sun. They even have a small gift shop inside where you can purchase items or buy food for the massive Koi fish in one of the many ponds they have. Overall, I had a great time here with gorgeous views and great exercise for my legs! They also had a huge greenhouse in the front, but it wasn't opened yet for the butterfly exhibit that would be starting soon. While we were there, the special exhibit was a dinosaur theme, which was quite nice looking at and walking through the park. Please check the website for times and updates for any additional changes throughout the season.

It was $12 per person if you book online saving $2 if you were to buy in person. The botanical garden was quite big with many different themes. The Japanese Garden was the highlight with its amazing architecture and flowers. The entire loop from beginning to end was about 2ish mile. Do note on a hot humid day, it can be a little miserable to walk around so stay hydrated. These was a very nice activity to walk around and admire the beautiful flowers. I would definitely recommend checking this place out!

"Enjoy the captivating beauty of Fort Worth Botanic Garden (FWBG) and Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT), one of the largest centers for botanical exploration and discovery in the United States. The new organization brings together BRIT's fundraising, education, and world-class research capabilities with the Garden's historically significant grounds, event facilities, and horticultural expertise. Together, FWBG will create one of the leading public gardens in America." The Garden has a very well designed and informative webpage, from which I copied the above clip. It is $14 admission charge for adults, $12 for seniors (65+). Google Maps took us to a private entrance, but large sizes directed us to enter through University Drive. When we came on a Tuesday morning, there was still plenty of free parking available, though it was pretty full by the time we left late morning. There is one entrance into the gardens via the visitor's center, and you can pay your admission via the ticket desk. There really wasn't much brochures to peruse; using your phone on their website is the best bet to get around. There were two temporary exhibits throughout the garden, both of which we loved very much. The first are twenty one life size Seward Johnson sculptures (May - September '24), placed strategically around the park. They truly are lifelike, requiring us to examine them. As expected in a park this well maintained, there were plenty of gardeners going through their workday...and yes, we mistook one of them who was taking a well deserved break, as a sculpture. I'm pretty sure this is intentional. The other exhibit is 'Dinosaurs around the World' (Jan - May '24). Not lifesize, but seemed realistic enough and was cool seeing them in an outdoor setting. Many of them were animated, including sound. In fact, when we were wandering the gardens, we initially thought we were near a zoo because of the noises coming throughout. Kids would love it. It definitely matters what time of the year you come. We had just missed the butterfly exhibit, and there really wasn't too many flowers blooming. But there was plenty of green, and a lot of places to explore. Plus it wasn't so hot or full of biting insects. There are plenty of places to fill up your water bottle. The one word to describe this place would be 'peaceful'. There are so many shaded benches where you could just sit and enjoy nature. The large Japanese gardens was a sight to behold, definitely providing a lot of running water, plenty of shaded trees, and nice views. And the very large pond had very large Koi, frogs, and even a family of ducks swimming around. Wish we had more time to just reflect...I really enjoy places like this.

Getting into this place was a tad confusing, as the northern entrance which is where I came from the various museums in the area seemed locked off (though on closer inspection it was not. The visitor center had a wait for tickets on a weekday, and they were a couple of dollars more expensive that what my initial internet search existed. However, I could see why people were lining up to pay it. I did not enter their seasonal butterfly exhibit, but I still found some butterflies and other interesting insects hovering around the gardens. There were some wild spaces, but overall these were quite considered and constructed spaces. In addition to the various plant life, a set of realistic-looking sculptures including some iconic art pieces, were sprinkled throughout the gardens as part of a temporary exhibition. Abundant drinking water stations were around, important in the Texas heat, and the place appeared to be selling plants to a large crowd of excited locals. There were plenty of reasons to stop by.

Nice botanical gardens. I especially like the Japanese Garden and noticed that it is actually handicapped accessible! I enjoyed my visit. Only wish it wasn't near the freeway. You can hear the hum of traffic and there were planes frequently overhead.

Absolutely lovely garden! Only $12 for this experience. There are around 10 different gardens that you can explore. Be prepared to do a lot of walking though because everything is spaced out. I particularly loved the Japanese garden, which was very extensive and had many Japanese trees and flowers. The rose garden was also lovely with beautiful architecture and and many different blooms parking can be a bit confusing if it is busy, you have to park across at the nearby church and walk across the busy street. On a slower day, though there is a large parking lot that you can park in for free.

Beautiful way to spend your afternoon meandering in the warm outdoors. There are ponds and little waterfalls, and quite a few shady areas to rest in. Took us 1 hour and 45 minutes to walk the whole thing, and we stopped to take a lot of pictures! We walked 2.5 K

The Japanese gardens are amazing. Great walk around the gardens. Beautifully maintained grounds with extreme attention to detail. I was in awe at the amount of work it must take to upkeep the grounds. The facilities team is top notch. Will definitely go again. The volunteers throughout were knowledgeable and very friendly. This place is a slice of heaven.

Loved it! So many beautiful and different varieties. The butters there are truly enjoying life.

We visited for Free Admission day which kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month! The Gardens were decorated so beautifully with bright field of Marigolds and tropical plants in the terrarium. We arrived first thing when they opened and found parking with no problem. Granted we ended up getting rained on but it was so worth it to frolic with hardly anyone else around. Five hours later when we were leaving it was packed!! The line was in the street trying to turn into the Garden parking lot! Great visit, I'd pay to come back. It always looks different no matter how many times we visit! P.S. the kids house in the Compost area is gone! I'm guessing it finally fell apart, it was pretty worn down. But there is a water bottle refill station out there now! Our with the old and in with some new.

Last time I reviewed was in 2018, since then it's has only gotten better, This month it's bogo on tickets better go early cause it's very hot out there. We got there 8:30 walked the park and admired the gardens, they have origami sculptures on display and it really added to the charm. Japanese Gardens looked great and there is plenty of shade to rest in.You want to carry water with you, they had plenty of clean restrooms situated throughout the walk. I've been visiting this park since 70s it really makes you proud to have such a place in your area.

This is an absolutely beautiful botanical garden. Truly stunning. Ate at the Rock Springs Cafe and chatted with Telina. It was almost closing time, but it didn't matter to her. She was gracious and kind. Made me feel right at home and created the BEST veggie and hummus board I have had in a while. Thanks Telina!

Fort Worth has one of the most beautiful gardens I've ever been to. I love coming here to get in a walk and see some sites. The Rose Garden is my personal favorite, but DO NOT MISS the Japanese Garden. You won't be disappointed!

We came up recently during a free admission day that the Ft Worth Gardens had put on. It ended up being during the start of the Hispanic heritage celebration. It unfortunately was wet weather but still interesting to walk around. There was a lot themed extras near check in for the celebration but not as much past the initial area, I can only guess due to the rain they didn't have as much out as they could. Luckily it wasn't as crowded as it had been when my wife had come for a festival a year ago, even for a free admission day, but as they day went on it seemed to be getting busier once folks realized the rain had started staying away. As well, chunks of the gardens seemed to be in transition. I suggest checking in with them ahead of time to find out what things are in bloom before commit to a day if you are seeking out a lot of things in bloom, and before paying admission.

A beautiful botanical gardens. So much to see and just walk around and enjoy the zen. Bought fish food at the entrance. Look at website for events.

I usually don't have to say anything more than Fort Worth Botanical Garden (FWBG), and everyone automatically knows it's a 5-star beautiful environment. This evening was the special event at FWBG called Lightscape. It's a 1.2 mile trail of landscape lighting, snacks and treats (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), souvenirs, and Christmas lights. If you're not a FWBG member, it costs $28 per adult, plus service fee, plus $20 parking. Everyone (staff and attendees) is super friendly and helpful. Lots of great photo ops! And usually a couple of people propose marriage a night. I think the Texas Bluebells are my favorite, but they're all beautiful. FWBG Lightscape: #FWBG #LightscapeFortWorth

I've been going to the Botanical Gardens since i was literally 10 and i always love it so much ‍. It's so healing and peaceful and they take such good care of the plant babies :,) . I'd definitely recommend going here if u haven't but if u have then come back & have a picnic because it's so beautiful & calming

Shitty visit,bought a general admission ticket for my daughter and several friends to take senior pictures there. When we arrived we were told we had to purchase a photography ticket as well which is not mentioned when buying a ticket. The employee said it's required even if you are using your cell phone to take pictures and it's to also protect the plants/flowers. What are you serious they are not touching your silly plants/flowers. Instead of being accommodating they chose to loose money by refunding everyone and we went to Kimball Arts Museum who welcomed us with open arms. I will never go back or recommend the Fort Worth Botantical Garden to anyone!!!

Went to see the Butterflies on Sunday the last day and it didn't disappoint . The butterflies were from Africa , South America , Asia . They were beautiful !! Being one with nature and the beauty . Its like they didn't have a care in the world. Just flying and pollinating . I was in my own world to in awe of the beauty of nature. Thank you volunteers for helping us spot and enjoy my experience . I will be coming back. Love the butterflies!! I was there when they had the orchards. I will post those too . Thanks Botanical Gardens.

When traveling and on days where our calendar is more free, we (more as my husband could care less really about botanical gardens) try to get minimum 10k steps in some either/or museums or botanical gardens. We have been a few botanical gardens. This one wasn't terrible, but it looked a bit unkept. A few areas of dead overgrowth, dried leaves, plants past their prime. The fish food they sell for a $2 or $4 baggie saved this review.. the turtles and fish were happy to get a few nibbles. It was also crazy hit and humid and I'm not a fan of that weather, so I added a star. When I'm overheating I'm a much more critical reviewer. I gotta check myself before I wreck myself..

Beautiful place with so much to see! WAY bigger than we expected and I see why they offer trolley rides, this place is huge! Everything was nicely manicured and the grounds were very clean.

I was so excited to book my wedding at the Japanese Gardens for October, but my experience quickly turned into a nightmare due to the terrible communication from the event manager. From the start, the event manager was frustratingly unresponsive. She would answer one of my six or so questions, and take days to respond. There were multiple instances where I had to follow up to my emails to her after still not receiving any responses. The only time I received a quick response was when I expressed interest in signing the contract. After weeks of struggling to get clear answers (before and after singing the contract) I decided to cancel. Worse yet, after requesting the cancellation, and telling the event manager I wanted to cancel, I had to follow up with her nine days later because she never replied to me confirming the cancellation. I honestly don't think I would have heard back if I hadn't followed up again. While I completely understand the refund policy, brides please be sure you understand it and read it carefully. I was under the impression that I would've at least received my refundable security deposit back since I cancelled a few weeks after singing the contract, but unfortunately will not. PLEASE do your research before booking your wedding here. There are plenty of Facebook groups where others have shared similar experiences. What should have been a joyful, exciting process became incredibly frustrating and disappointing. I regret booking here and strongly advise others to think twice and do your research before doing the same.

I love to stroll the grounds to quiet my brain. Lightscape is a must during Christmas.

I love botanical gardens and this one didn't disappoint. I love my doggie and the fact that they have doggie days at the gardens every month is incredible! I came on a beautiful fall day and it wasn't overly packed. The price for my pup was $5 and we spend a good hour running around before he started getting anxious. The layout is beautiful and the grounds are kept up with well. I couldn't go into the Japanese garden area because dogs aren't allowed but we went everywhere else. This is a great place for kids or to spend a weekend morning stroll. It gets very busy during the weekend so parking can be a challenge. I highly recommend this gardens and watch out for their doggie days every month during the weekend!

Come and support this garden by visiting! Entrance is about $12 per person. Tips: Definitely wear comfortable footwear and appropriate sun protection and bring some water source. The rose garden is almost ending when we came so we were pretty sad about it. However, we had lots of fun at the Japanese garden since the koi fishes were so entertaining!

Wanted to catch Pokémon for a date with the hubby & I could get free admission today, so planned a date today. Well Mother Nature had other plans, it started raining as soon as we got there. We stuck around for a little bit & enjoyed our time but the rain won. But now I know it is worth paying for. So more dates will be planned for here.

Visited the botanical gardens on a Sunday. It wasn't too busy. Me and my fiancé got a chance to see most of the exhibits. My favorite was definitely the Japanese gardens. I was instantly in zen mode as soon as I entered the park. I would visit here again in the fall when it gets a bit cooler.