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Fort Worth Botanic Garden Picnic Guide
Park fee Solo Date Family
Texas's oldest botanic garden, with a Japanese garden, rose garden and shaded paths. A romantic, quieter pick for a date or a solo afternoon.
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At a Glance
| Address | 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76107 |
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| Entry | Entry fee applies Verified Paid admission. Listed on the official site: adults $14 online / $15 in person, children 3–15 $8 / $9, seniors $12 / $13, under 3 and members free. Several free admission days a year. |
| Hours | Daily, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct–Feb; 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar–Sep Verified |
| Picnic Rules | Official pages conflict — to verify. The Garden Etiquette page allows picnics only in North & South Vista, East Vista, The Grove and under the oaks at the BRIT Geology Wall (no tables, outside alcohol, large coolers or folding chairs; no picnic tables provided), but a Sept 2025 FAQ says outside food and drinks are not permitted. To verify |
| Pets | No pets — service animals only Verified Service animals only, except on scheduled Dog Days weekends. |
| Best For | Solo, Date, Family |
| Shade | Plenty of shade |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Playground | No |
| Pavilions | No |
| Water Views | Yes |
| Parking | On-site parking (rates to verify). |
Local tip: Check the current picnic rule before packing — or get a picnic-to-go from Rock Springs Café on site.
More Picnic Spots in Fort Worth
- Trinity Park
- Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
- Fort Worth Water Gardens
- Marion Sansom Park
- Stone Creek Park (Fort Worth)
Sources
- Fort Worth Botanic Garden — Admission and Hours — https://fwbg.org/plan-a-visit/admission-and-hours/
- Fort Worth Botanic Garden — Garden etiquette (picnic areas) — https://fwbg.org/plan-a-visit/garden-etiquette/
- Fort Worth Botanic Garden — FAQ: Can I bring my own food and drinks? — https://fwbg.org/faq/can-i-bring-my-own-food-and-drinks/
- Fort Worth Botanic Garden — Can I bring animals? (pets) — https://fwbg.org/faq/can-i-bring-animals-are-service-dogs-allowed/
Entry status checked against the official site on Oct 20, 2026. Amenity, shade and parking details are a general guide. Prices and rules change; always confirm with the park before you go.