Fort Worth Botanic Garden: Winter Japanese Garden Serenity & Trinity Trails
Visit on your scheduleNov 1 – Feb 28 · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Daily 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Last admission ticket sold at 4:00 PM; Members early entry 7:00 AM; Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day)
Fort Worth Botanic Garden & Japanese Garden3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107 · 33.0 mi approx. from Dallas–Fort WorthDirections
All ages welcome; paved paths through main campus; Japanese Garden features authentic stepping stones and wooden bridges; children 2 & under free
From $15Adults (16–64) $15; Seniors (65+) $13; Youth (3–15) $9; Children 2 & under Free; FWBG Members Free
About this adventure
As the oldest major botanic garden in Texas, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden encompasses 120 manicured acres in the heart of the city's Cultural District. Its crowning masterpiece is the world-renowned 7.5-acre Japanese Garden, designed by master landscape architect Kingsley Wu. In winter, the garden takes on an ethereal, contemplative serenity as bare Japanese maples, evergreen pines, and weeping willows reveal intricate stone lanterns, carved granite bridges, and tranquil meditation pavilions. Children are mesmerized by the vast, cascading koi ponds, where thousands of jewel-toned Japanese koi swim gracefully beneath rustic wooden bridges (feeding koi food pellets is a perennial family favorite). Beyond the Japanese Garden, visitors can explore the glass Rainforest Conservatory, the Native Texas Boardwalk, and connect directly to the miles of paved walking trails running along the Trinity River.
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