Fort Worth Botanic Garden — Fort Worth, Texas

Address3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76107

HoursOpen 7 days a week. Spring/Summer (Mar 1-Sep 30): 8am-6pm, last ticket sold 5pm. Fall/Winter (Oct 1-Feb 28): 8am-5pm, last ticket sold 4pm. Members receive early admission at 7am. Closed Thanksgiving Day (Nov 27) and Christmas Day (Dec 25)

PricesAdults $14-$15; Children (3-15) $8-$9; Seniors $12-$13; Infants (0-2) free; members free

Price notesPrice ranges as published in the table on the garden's official Admission and Hours page (the range reflects the garden's online vs in-person pricing). Free general admission with a SNAP/WIC card and photo ID (garden's Accessibility page - see Perks). The garden's official page also lists free admission days: Earth Day (Friday, April 24), Juneteenth (Friday, June 19), Celebramos Kick-Off (Saturday, September 19) and Veteran's Day (Wednesday, November 11).

Age notesOfficial pricing tiers: Children (3-15); Infants (0-2) free (garden's Admission and Hours page).

BookingNo advance reservation published for general admission; the garden warns that tickets bought through third-party entities are not valid.

Suggested timeAbout 2.5 hours

AccessibilityNot confirmed for mobility/sensory specifics - the garden maintains an official Accessibility page, but the statements captured from it at verification covered admission programs (SNAP/WIC free admission, discounted family memberships) rather than mobility or sensory features.

ParkingOn-site parking at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.; a parking fee was not published on the pages fetched - Not confirmed.

Hours in detailOpen 7 days a week. Spring/Summer (Mar 1-Sep 30): 8am-6pm, last ticket sold 5pm, last photography pass 4pm. Fall/Winter (Oct 1-Feb 28): 8am-5pm, last ticket sold 4pm, last photography pass 3pm. Members receive early admission at 7am. Footer hours on the same pages show Public 8am-5pm / last entry 4pm, consistent with the Fall/Winter schedule. Holiday closures: Thanksgiving Day (Nov 27) and Christmas Day (Dec 25). BRIT building itself is Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, closed Sat-Sun (separate from the Garden).

ParkingMain lot directly in front of the Garden Center on University Drive; for larger events, overflow parking is off-site with shuttle service. Accessible parking: first-come, first-served accessible spots in the main lot; van-accessible spaces near the Garden Center and Lecture Hall entrance; lot is well-lit, mostly smooth concrete with some semi-porous sidewalks. No parking fee is published on the pages fetched.

AccessibilityA main wheelchair-accessible path connects the Garden Center to major attractions including the Rose Garden and Japanese Garden; surfaces include flagstone, concrete, asphalt, aggregate concrete, wood decking, pavers, crushed stone and mulch. Beauty Bus shuttle runs every half hour from 9am until close (stops: Garden Center, Japanese Garden, Shelter House above the Rose Garden), free with admission and wheelchair-accessible. Manual wheelchairs free, first-come first-served. Most restrooms are wheelchair-accessible with baby-changing stations (two exceptions: near Rock Springs Café and in the Japanese Garden off Old Garden Road). Free admission for a paid Personal Care Assistant assisting a guest with a severe disability. Contact at least 48 hours before a visit for specific accommodations (817-332-4441 / [email protected]). CONFLICT on the same official Accessibility page: one list states 'Electric scooters are temporarily unavailable', while a repeated list on the same page states 'Electric scooters: $30/day, 400 lb. capacity, available at the Admissions Desk' and then again 'temporarily unavailable' with ID deposit required and no scooters during Lightscape evenings — both wordings recorded, not resolved.

Sensory notesSensory Kits at the admission desk, designed for guests with autism or sensory sensitivities: AAC communication board (also on phone), weighted lap pad, noise-reducing earmuffs, sensory bottles, fidget keychain, visor, battery-powered fan, hand lens, outdoor blanket and calming strategies.

Family facilitiesBaby-changing stations in most (wheelchair-accessible) restrooms; BRIT building has accessible restrooms on both floors (some with baby-changing stations) and two single-stall family restrooms upstairs. Water fountains and refill stations throughout; no disposable plastic water bottles are sold.

Official tipsOfficial tips on the Plan a Visit page: stay hydrated and pace yourself outdoors. $2 admission discount with proof of riding Trinity Metro (bus #53 stops near the entrance; code FWBG26A for 25% off Trinity Metro services). Group discount: 20+ tickets in one transaction receive $2 off each ticket type, online or in person. The Garden warns that tickets purchased through third-party entities are not valid and third-party pricing/promotions will not be honored.

Seasonal notesFree Admission Days listed on the official Plan a Visit page. CONFLICT within the same page: the Dates & Times section lists Earth Day Friday April 24, Juneteenth Friday June 19, Celebramos Kick-Off Saturday September 19, Veteran's Day Wednesday November 11; the Admissions FAQ section of the same page lists Earth Day Friday April 25, Juneteenth Thursday June 19, Celebramos Kick-Off Saturday September 13, Veteran's Day Tuesday November 11. Both sets are recorded; verify dates on fwbg.org before relying on either. Also on the Accessibility page: FWISD students free 3-6pm on school days with student ID; teachers one free general admission per visit with school ID; veterans free year-round with ID.