Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
A garden of about 27 hectares on the shore of White Rock Lake, famous across the US for its spring tulip display and autumn pumpkin village.
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden sits on the southeastern shore of White Rock Lake. It covers about 27 hectares and is made up of 19 themed gardens, including a waterfall staircase garden, a garden for women, and lakeside lawns. The grounds also include the DeGolyer Estate, a house built in the 1930s. In spring, the “Dallas Blooms” display features about 500,000 tulips and other bulb flowers. In autumn, the Pumpkin Village uses about 90,000 pumpkins to create installations, and the garden is often ranked among the best botanical gardens in the US. There is also a children's discovery garden. Admission costs about $20, and parking is extra. Buy tickets in advance during peak season. Allow 2–3 hours for your visit.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- White Rock Lake
- Fair Park
- George W. Bush Presidential Center
- Deep Ellum
- Dallas Arts District
- Crow Museum of Asian Art
- Nasher Sculpture Center
- Klyde Warren Park