The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
About
66-acre botanical garden set on White Rock Lake with frequent concerts, special exhibits & classes.
Visitors rate it highly — 4.7 out of 5 across 27,349 Google reviews.
It keeps the same hours every day — 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM — which makes planning simple. Parking is the easy part: a paid lot, free street parking and metered street parking. And if it does not suit, 19 more gardens in Dallas are listed further down this page.
The quick take
Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other gardens in Dallas.
What works
Consistently well reviewed
4.7 stars held across 27,349 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
A genuine local landmark
27,349 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Open every day
The same hours all week (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
Dogs welcome
Listed as dog-friendly — bring the leash and waste bags anyway.
Works with kids
Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.
Worth knowing first
Popular enough to be busy
27,349 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.
A narrow window to fit it in
Open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and no longer — it has to land inside the working day.
Strongly seasonal
What is in bloom drives the whole visit. In winter this is a barer, much quieter place than the photographs suggest.
Planning a visit
General guidance for gardens, adjusted for what this listing records.
What to expect
Planted grounds built for a slow loop — paths, labelled beds, and a bench roughly when you need one.
A good fit for plant people, photographers and anyone wanting a calm hour.
When to go
Peak bloom is the whole point and it moves by species — check what is flowering first. The gates are open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
What to bring
- A camera
- Comfortable shoes
- Admission money if the garden is ticketed
- Leash and waste bags
Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Amenities
Common questions about The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
What is The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden?
66-acre botanical garden set on White Rock Lake with frequent concerts, special exhibits & classes. It is a garden in Dallas, TX, at 8525 Garland Rd.
What are the opening hours at The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden?
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM every day of the week.
Are dogs allowed at The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden?
Yes — The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is listed as dog-friendly. Leash rules still vary from area to area, so watch for posted signs.
Are there restrooms at The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden?
Yes, restrooms are available at The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
Is there parking at The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden?
Parking options here include a paid lot, free street parking and metered street parking.
Is The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden good for kids?
Yes — The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is flagged as family-friendly.
How is The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden rated?
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden holds 4.7 out of 5 stars from 27,349 Google reviews.
What else is nearby?
Dallas has 19 other gardens listed on AllParx, including Adela plantas, Lake Highlands Community Garden and A Woman’s Garden.
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