The Botanic Garden Center and Conservatory, located at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX on 109 acres, is the oldest botanic garden in Texas. It contains thousands of native and exotic species of plants, in over 109 acres of gardens and natural settings. At the Botanic Garden you can visit many specialty gardens, including the 10,000-square-foot Conservatory, Garden Center, the Rose Gardens, and the Japanese Garden, a 7.5-acre haven of peaceful beauty, featuring waterfalls and pools filled with Koi fish surrounded by beautiful foliage it consists of 2,501 species of native and exotic plants in its 21 specialty gardens. They also have a restaurant, and a gift shop. On Friday-Sunday nights during June and July, they host Concerts in the Garden.
The children's activities in a "Kid's Corner'' of the Garden, is the ultimate destination for self-guided field trips. Explore ponds, creeks, wooded acres, meadows and twenty-six specialty gardens on their 109 acres. The Texas Native Forest Boardwalk connects the north and south areas, and the 995-foot boardwalk winds through the woods with thirteen interactive educational stations addressing forest ecology with graphic-enhanced story panels. A kid's physical fitness challenge trail creates a must-do experience for children visiting the Botanic Garden. The east side of the boardwalk has Texas native trees and shrubs.
Weddings are held here year round, with several different areas available to hold your ceremony and have pictures taken. The "Fuller Garden'' features a secluded area featuring a stone gazebo and a waterfall with a grassy area for guests. "The Leonard Courtyard'' offers a colorful courtyard adjacent to the Garden Center. In the "Oval Rose Garden'' you can surround yourself with roses in a quiet area just off the North Vista. The "Perennial Garden'' is a secluded area by a fish pond with a waterfall and a bronze sculpture. The "Lower Rose Garden'' offers a sparkling fountain and a Reflecting Pool. The "Trial Garden'' is an open area surrounded by many types of flowers with a gazebo in the center. "The Horseshoe'' is a large grassy area surrounded by perennial beds and trees. The "Fragrance Garden'' is an intimate area with a small fountain and overhanging trees, suitable for wedding parties with fewer than 30 guests. Last but not least, the "Japanese Garden'', a serenely beautiful self-contained garden.
There are also workshops and classes, and special events year round. Paid tours are available.
Garden Center Hours- Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Conservatory- Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Admission: Adults $1.00 - Seniors $.50 - Children (4-12 yrs.) $.50 - under 4 free. Japanese Garden Hours: Monday-Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Closes at 5:00 PM on Concert in the Garden Nights - Friday, Saturday & Sunday (June-July) Admission: Adults $3.00 weekdays, $3.50 weekends and holidays - Seniors $.50 off regular admission - Children (4-12 yrs.) $2.00 - under 4 free All other gardens are Free Admission. Phone: 817-332-7566
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Angela