Garden Etiquette
Keep our Garden safe and welcoming for all!
For Your Safety, Please Adhere to the Following Rules:
- Remain on designated paths, do not walk through flower beds or foliage.
- Refrain from climbing trees and garden structures and from wading in ponds, fountains, and other water features.
- Only service animals are permitted in the Garden – please leave all other animals at home. Animals are not allowed to stay in unattended vehicles. We do have special days on the weekends periodically through the year where we allow Dogs to attend the garden with their humans. Keep an eye out on our calendar for the next Dog Days in the Garden event.
- Active sports (Frisbee, ball playing, kite flying, biking, etc.) are not allowed. The bike rack located at the Garden Center is for those who arrive via bicycle.
- Picnics are allowed with certain guidelines.
- Balloons, rice, confetti, flower petals, glitter, sparklers, smoke bombs, and other loose materials are not allowed.
- Drones or any other form of UAV are not permitted.
- Amateur landscape photography is welcomed, but should not interfere with other guests’ experiences. To learn more about our photography policies, please visit our photography page.
- To keep the Garden as accessible as possible, unauthorized group events (weddings, memorials, classes, etc.) or gatherings are not allowed. For information on scheduling a wedding or event, click here.
- As of July 2019, no vehicular traffic is allowed through the Garden.
- Do not collect or remove any plants, animals, or rocks from the Garden.
- Respect the experience of all visitors and refrain from obstructing paths, bridges, and walkways.
- Do not touch or chase any animals, including insects. We want all wildlife to feel safe and to continue residing here.
- For your own safety, do not enter a barricaded area or an area posted for pesticide application.
- Do not tamper with water hoses, equipment, tools, or signs.
- Be respectful of weddings and other scheduled events.
- We recommend you wear sturdy walking shoes, bring bottled water, and protect yourself from the sun.
Picnics at the Garden
Enjoy the Garden’s serene beauty with a delightful picnic in our designated areas. By following a few simple guidelines, you help preserve this natural oasis for everyone. Prefer a curated meal? Stop by Rock Springs Café for lunch, brunch, coffee, or a picnic-to-go. We appreciate your support in keeping the Gardens a peaceful retreat.
- Picnics are allowed only in the following areas (View map below):
- School groups, please call (817) 332-4441 ext. 270 to request approval to picnic in the Grove. All groups are asked to leave the area as they found it.
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Please be aware that the following are never allowed:
- Smoking, tobacco use or e-cigarettes.
- Outside alcohol.
- Athletic equipment (bikes, scooters, skateboards, sleds, frisbees, and yard games).
- Grills, outdoor cooking equipment, and/or campfires.
Fort Worth Botanic Garden Guest Code of Conduct, Admission Refusal, and Permanent Membership Revocation Policy
At the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, we strive to create a welcoming and respectful environment for all members, guests, and staff. As part of our Guest Code of Conduct, we expect guests to adhere to the following standards of conduct during their visits:
Code of Conduct
- Treat all staff, volunteers, and other guests with respect and courtesy.
- Any form of harassment, intimidation, or disruptive behavior is strictly prohibited.
- Follow all posted guidelines and policies, including those related to safety, behavior, and the use of facilities.
Right to Refuse Admission and Permanently Revoke Membership
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden reserves the right to refuse admission and revoke memberships at any time, without refund, if a guest:
- Engages in conduct that endangers the safety or comfort of others.
- Harasses, threatens, or exhibits abusive behavior toward staff, volunteers, or other guests.
- Violates the Code of Conduct or other organizational policies.
Process for Admission Refusal and Permanent Membership Revocation
- Membership revocation will be determined by management based on incident reports and an internal investigation of the situation.
- Members will be notified of the revocation in writing, with the reasons clearly outlined.
Family Membership*
Yearly membership for two adults and children.
Year-round Garden admission
Invitations to members-only events and webinars
Early members-only admission daily at 7:00a.m.
$95
Annually
*The membership plan includes benefits for adult children with disabilities as well as two guest passes per year that can only be used once.
More ways to get involved with the Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Important Announcement:
Our Beauty Bus service will be temporarily suspended until 28 July 2025 while we construct the new Baker Martin Family Garden. Thank you for your understanding as we create this beautiful new space!