The 20 Best Gardens in Texas
These are the 20 highest-rated gardens we list in Texas, ranked by what visitors actually say about them.
The Rose Gardens of Farmers Branch in Dallas leads, with 4.8 stars from 884 reviews; Chair King Backyard Store in Houston follows at 4.9. The list spans 4 cities, including Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin.
Between them they carry 46,067 Google reviews and average 4.7 stars. We weigh a rating by how many people left it, so a place with a handful of five-star reviews does not leapfrog one that thousands have rated nearly as well.
1.The Rose Gardens of Farmers Branch
4.8 · 884 reviews · Dallas
The top pick in Dallas, holding 4.8 stars across 884 reviews. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
5.The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
4.7 · 27,349 reviews · Dallas
4.7 stars from 27,349 reviews in Dallas, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids, restrooms and parking on site.
6.San Antonio Botanical Garden
4.7 · 8,481 reviews · San Antonio
4.7 stars from 8,481 reviews in San Antonio, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids, restrooms and parking on site.
7.Cosmic Pickle
4.7 · 4,399 reviews · Austin
4.7 stars from 4,399 reviews in Austin, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids, restrooms and parking on site.
9.North Haven Gardens
4.7 · 962 reviews · Dallas
4.7 stars from 962 reviews in Dallas, one of the most reviewed on this list. Restrooms and parking on site.
10.Rienzi, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
4.7 · 348 reviews · Houston
Rated 4.7 from 348 reviews in Houston. Good for kids, restrooms and parking on site.
13.Thanks-Giving Square
4.6 · 1,271 reviews · Dallas
4.6 stars from 1,271 reviews in Dallas, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids, restrooms and parking on site.
14.The Great Outdoors
4.6 · 937 reviews · Austin
4.6 stars from 937 reviews in Austin, one of the most reviewed on this list. Parking on site.
15.Adelphi Acre Community Garden
4.8 · 41 reviews · Austin
Rated 4.8 from 41 reviews in Austin. Good for kids.
16.Patterson Neighborhood Park
4.6 · 315 reviews · Austin
Rated 4.6 from 315 reviews in Austin. Dogs welcome and good for kids.
19.Far South Wholesale Nursery
4.8 · 33 reviews · Austin
Rated 4.8 from 33 reviews in Austin. Restrooms and parking on site.
Common questions
What is the best garden in Texas?
The Rose Gardens of Farmers Branch in Dallas ranks first, with 4.8 out of 5 stars from 884 Google reviews.
Which city in Texas has the most top-rated gardens?
Houston has 6 of the 20 gardens on this list.
Which gardens in Texas allow dogs?
The Rose Gardens of Farmers Branch, The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Cosmic Pickle and Patterson Neighborhood Park are listed as dog-friendly.
Which gardens in Texas are good for kids?
Bhakti Urban Farm, The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, San Antonio Botanical Garden, Cosmic Pickle and Rienzi, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, among others, are flagged as family-friendly.
Do these gardens have restrooms?
7 of the 20 list restrooms on site. Check each place's page before you go, since facilities can close seasonally.
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Rankings come from Google ratings and review counts, and refresh whenever the AllParx directory is updated. Conditions and hours change, so check a place's page before you travel.