Baker Martin Family Garden
Two new acres of playful exploration, hands-on discovery, and gathering across generations — opening to FWBG members this November, three months before the public.
Construction
Underway!
Step into the Baker Martin Family Garden
As the flagship expansion of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s 20-year vision, this project creates hands-on learning and play experiences that celebrate nature and unite families across generations.
Educational Opportunities
Every feature fosters curiosity about the natural world, laying foundations for scientific wonder and appreciation that will last a lifetime.
Community & Inclusion
Accessibility was a guiding principle in every plan. The garden’s spaces ensure everyone can engage, relax, and belong.
“We have taken a historic and beautiful garden and planned meaningful new spaces for the community to gather and create lasting emotional souvenirs.”
—Patrick Newman, FWBG President and CEO
Design Excellence & Lasting Legacy
Crafted by Terra Design Studios, visionaries behind more than 25 celebrated family gardens in 12 states, this new garden aligns seamlessly with the Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s mission for sustainable, engaging, and restorative public spaces. Every path and corner reflect a commitment to innovative, inclusive landscape design, ensuring the Family Garden will inspire Fort Worth for generations to come.
A Vision of Environmental Leadership
The Baker Martin Family Garden represents more than beautiful landscapes—it embodies Fort Worth’s commitment to environmental stewardship through groundbreaking sustainable design. In addition to the 17.7M raised toward our $19M campaign goal, Mr. Ed Bass has donated $1M to elevate the Discovery Center to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification standards.
The Vital Role of Green Space in Fort Worth
As our city grows, green spaces like the Baker Martin Family Garden become essential for residents’ health and happiness. They do more than add beauty, they improve air quality, reduce stress, and create spaces for all ages to connect with nature. The City of Fort Worth has allocated $6 million for the infrastructure of the Baker Martin Family Garden, investing in these areas for a better quality of life for Fort Worth families now and in the future.
Design Excellence & Lasting Legacy
Crafted by Terra Design Studios, visionaries behind more than 25 celebrated family gardens in 12 states, this new garden aligns seamlessly with the Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s mission for sustainable, engaging, and restorative public spaces. Every path and corner reflect a commitment to innovative, inclusive landscape design, ensuring the Family Garden will inspire Fort Worth for generations to come.
A Vision of Environmental Leadership
The Baker Martin Family Garden represents more than beautiful landscapes—it embodies Fort Worth’s commitment to environmental stewardship through groundbreaking sustainable design. In addition to the 17.7M raised toward our $19M campaign goal, Mr. Ed Bass has donated $1M to elevate the Discovery Center to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification standards.
The Vital Role of Green Space in Fort Worth
As our city grows, green spaces like the Baker Martin Family Garden become essential for residents’ health and happiness. They do more than add beauty, they improve air quality, reduce stress, and create spaces for all ages to connect with nature. The City of Fort Worth has allocated $6 million for the infrastructure of the Baker Martin Family Garden, investing in these areas for a better quality of life for Fort Worth families now and in the future.
Watch our progress
Dive into adventure at our interactive creek, inspired by the beautiful Paluxy River! Triple-treated for safe water play, this creek is the perfect spot to splash, explore, and connect with nature. With plenty of areas to play and engage in fun, nature-based activities, kids can develop their gross motor skills while making unforgettable memories.
Travel from sun, moon, and star-inspired landscapes to playful urban agriculture plots and living earth art. Every themed area invites exploration and imagination.
Splash and play along a 150-foot-long shallow creek, safely nestled among Texas limestone bluffs and native plantings—an invitation for hands-on interaction with flowing water.
Peer into a dynamic habitat teeming with amphibians, fish, and dragonflies. This living ecosystem invites close-up ecological learning and awe.
Roll, run, and play on expansive, green lawns. These gathering spaces encourage healthy activity for guests of all ages.
Enjoy an air-conditioned, LEED-certified hub for educational programs, special events, and enrichment activities. Inside, young readers will delight in a rotating selection of children’s books.
The family garden welcomes everyone—no extra entry fees are required. Thoughtful amenities include inclusive family restrooms, a dedicated parents’ room for recharge and privacy, flexible seating, and shaded areas with overhead fans.
Watch native birds and butterflies find sanctuary in spaces designed specifically for their nourishment and your discovery.
