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When visiting Dallas, there are quite a few things you can do. Still, a must-see is the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. The Arboretum is listed as a top-worldwide Arboretum and has received many honors.
The botanical garden offers education, annual events, and spectacular views for children and adults. The botanical gardens on the White Rock Lake shores are spread over 66 acres. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden include a life science laboratory as well.
So, if you have nothing to do, take the family to visit and explore the botanical gardens.
Things To Know Before Going To Dallas Arboretum And Botanical Garden
Before heading out to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, it helps to plan your visit. Before visiting this magical place to see the Dallas blooms, we have everything available for you to know.
Hours and Days of Operation
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden are open daily for the public from 9 am to 5 pm. The only days the garden is closed are Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. So you can enjoy the garden year long.
Admission
Adults aged 13 to 64 on any day pay $20, and discounts are available throughout the year.
Seniors aged 65+ pay $16 on any day, with discounts available throughout the year.
Children aged 2 to 12 pay $12, with discounts available in certain months.
For the Children’s Adventure Garden, the entrance fee is $3.
Parking costs $15, and when you book online, you pay $11.
Pets
Only service pets are permitted in the garden.
Photography Policy
The Dallas Arboretum has plenty to offer regarding photography in the lush gardens. Here you can do commercial to personal photography. You need to arrange commercial shoots in advance with the garden admin.
For both commercial to non-commercial shoots, there are guidelines you need to follow:
Handheld cameras are permitted after 9 am for professional photography sessions.
You must purchase an admission ticket or have a membership.
No drones are allowed at all in the garden.
Location
You will find the main entrance of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden on 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218. The parking garage is across the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden, and another underground parking lot is found underneath Garland Road.
There is a walkway leading to the ground level, and it is also handicapped accessible.
You can contact them at (214) 515-6615.
Shops
Another highlight at the Dallas Arboretum Botanical is the Hoffman Family Gift Shop. Visit this beautiful place to find interesting gifs for any occasion. Another benefit is you need not visit as the garden also includes an online shop.
Dining at White Rock Lake
Throughout the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, you can find some fabulous places to enjoy a meal:
Enjoy Seated Tea with a three-course tea menu at Chef James Sparks from February 4 to 24 daily from 11 am to 2 pm. But make sure to book a head time reserved online.
Lula Male Slaughter Dining Terrace is open daily from 10 am to 4 pm. There is a sandwich counter to grab something to eat or enjoy a glass of wine too cold beer. Enjoy the views of White Rock Lake and Downtown Dallas.
Cafe on the Green is open on Fridays from 10:30 am to 2 pm for casual outdoor dining with music.
Open daily from 11 am to 3 pm is Restaurant DeGolyer Estate, a venue in the center of the garden. Here you will find an exquisite menu and seating available outside.
You find picnic spots with lush gardens throughout the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. There is also a Grilled Cheese Kiosk, which remains closed until the Dallas Blooms 2023.
Signature Gardens at The Dallas Arboretum
The park is surrounded by beautiful flowers, water fountains, art shows, and walkways spread over some signature gardens.
Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden
Currently, the parks are closed and reopen on February 26 and include the Walne Family Discovery Lab, where children can learn hands-on STEM.
You find different activities connecting kids with nature throughout the kid’s garden. For example, you have face painting, a caterpillar maze, mushroom seats, and a plant petting zoo.
Dallas Arboretum Botanical provides opportunities for young and old to explore horticulture at its best.
A Woman’s Garden
Our favorite aspects of this section is the different sculpture with vistas and trees seen around the infinity pool with water, flowers, and other features. Here visitors have a view of White Rock Lake to explore the flora and the grounds in a relaxed setting.
Rose Garden
The pocket rose garden has over 200 hybrid tea roses in 16 varieties. It makes for a stunning backdrop in bloom; you can stop to smell the roses.
The Lyda Bunker Hunt Paseo de Flores
The Paseo is the central walkway connecting you with other parts throughout the botanical.
McCasland Sunken Garden
For a tranquil setting, you find the Chico y Chica de la Playa sculpture accompanies by a fountain with a staircase and a small lawn. You can enjoy a calm and relaxing setting in the courtyard, whether just visiting or for an event.
The Trial Garden
At the Trial Gardens, you find a lot of research taking place. Here the people trial up to 5,000 plants yearly and present all with cutting-edge horticulture regarding heat tolerant indoor plants.
Nancy’s Garden
Here you see bursts of color in summer from the Azaleas, and it is a great place to visit in autumn. There are child-size benches with sculptures throughout the place.
Crape Myrtle Allee
Walk through the enclosed beautiful walkways of seeping crape myrtle trees with natural tunnels leading you to the toad fountain features known as Toad Corner.
Boswell Family Garden
The backbone of the garden is stacked stones with rose varieties and a pergola with views of White Rock Lake.
Other Gardens to Explore
The Chandler Lindsley Shadow Garden
Pecan Grove
Nancy Rutchik Red Maple Rill
Margaret Elizabeth Jonsson Color Garden
DeGolyer Garden
Val Late Garden of Memories
The Martha Brooks Camellia Garden
Lay Family Garden
The Trammell Crow Visitor Education Pavilion
The Eugenia Leftwich Palmer Fern Dell
Private Events and Rentals
Throughout the year, the Dallas Arboretum Botanical hosts events like the pumpkin village with the fall pumpkin display. The Arboretum hosts different activities seen here:
Weddings
The Dallas Arboretum is a tasteful place to host weddings and private events, including showers, social affairs, and birthdays. They have three categories you can book for your nuptials:
Daytime Ceremony
Evening Ceremony
Evening Ceremony and Reception
Corporate Rentals
Add some air of elegance to your corporate events by renting one of the venues available at:
Rosine Hall
DeGolyer Estate
A Tasteful Place
Alex Camp House
You can even choose from approved caterers available with them to enjoy the lovely lake views.
Frequently Asked Questions
It takes about two to four hours to walk through the Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Still, you can make it a day trip as there are loads to explore.
Yes, you can bring your picnic basket with beverages from home, including alcohol.
Yes, there are restrooms available at the park to freshen up.
We recommend entering at gate 4, known as Brandy B, as it is convenient to park in a garage and walk across the underground tunnel with access to the children’s area.
Still, if you want to get to the gift shop, the best is to enter gate 1, the main gate.
The difference in gates at the Dallas Arboretum lies in their respective locations and names. The main entrance is the “Dallas Arboretum Gate,” while the secondary entrance is the “A Tasteful Place Gate,” which specifically leads to the edible gardens area. Both gates offer unique experiences and access to different sections of the Arboretum.
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden covers approximately 66 acres of land.
The best time of year to visit the Dallas Arboretum is during the spring, especially in March and April. This season showcases the most vibrant and colorful displays of flowers and plants, making it an ideal time for a visit.
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