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A Woman's Garden
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
✓ Real, verified data — Last verified July 2026
Nature Centers & Gardens in Dallas, TX
Dallas has roughly 33 nature centers & gardens in our directory — a starting point for Texas families looking for the right nature center / garden close to home. The list below is drawn from OpenStreetMap contributors and public listings, then sorted by distance from your search so the nearest options come first. Texas is big and spread out, and what works for one family in Dallas won’t fit another — schedules, ages served, pricing, and how far you’re willing to drive all matter. That’s why we show real listings with addresses, phone numbers and directions rather than a vague map, so you can make a quick call and decide for yourself. We verify each listing is real and currently listed (last checked July 2026), but details change: hours shift, waitlists open and close, and some places update their services between our checks. A two-minute phone call before you load everyone into the car can save a wasted trip. Treat this page as a shortlist to work from — narrow it down, call ahead, and confirm the specifics that matter most for your family in Dallas. And if you’re after more practical, parent-tested help, our Parents Declassified guides are written for exactly these everyday moments.
The 33 nearest, ranked honestly — never by payment
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A Woman's Garden: Lower Meadow
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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A Woman's Garden: Orchid Hollow
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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A Woman's Garden: Poetry Garden
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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All American Selections Trial Garden
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Dann Talley Kincheloe Courtyard
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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DeGolyer Garden
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Earth Cycles
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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East Dallas Community Garden
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Eugenia Leftwich Palmer Fern Dell
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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First Adventure
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Habitats
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Jonsson Color Garden
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Lay Family Garden
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Linda's Pocket Garden
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Live Oak Community Garden
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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McCasland Sunken Garden
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Nancy Rutchik Red Maple Rill
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Nancy's Garden
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Orchard & Vineyard
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Pecan Grove
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Plants Are Alive
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Rose Mary Haggar Rose Garden
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Texas Discovery Gardens
✓ Verified Jun 2026📞 Phone listed🌐 Website
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: Curated (public records)
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The Amazing Secret Garden
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
✓ Verified Jun 2026📞 Phone listed🌐 Website
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: Curated (public records)
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The Incredible Edible Garden
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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The Nancy Clements Seay Magnolia Glade
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Tres Amigas Garden
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Trinity River Audubon Center
✓ Verified Jun 2026📞 Phone listed🌐 Website
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: Curated (public records)
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Val Late Garden of Memories
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Verandah Zen Fountain Oasis
✓ Verified Jul 2026
“Nature center or garden serving Dallas — trails, wildlife and outdoor learning. Confirm hours and any admission.”
Source: OpenStreetMap
How we chose these. We start from a full public list of nature centers & gardens serving Dallas — built from OpenStreetMap contributors and public listings. We verify each is real and currently listed (last checked July 2026), then sort by family-relevant signals: true distance, data completeness (address, phone, website), and listing source. Listings marked “Featured” would be paid placements — clearly labeled — and payment never changes the ranking of these picks. Listings are informational; please verify independently before visiting.
Frequently asked — Dallas
▸ How much do Dallas nature centers & gardens cost?
Pricing varies widely between providers. We don’t list prices because they change often — call the nature center / garden directly to confirm current rates, what’s included, and whether they accept your insurance or offer trial sessions.
▸ What should I check before contacting a Dallas nature center / garden?
Confirm current availability, ages or grades served, location and hours — these differ from place to place. The list is sorted by distance from your search so you can start with the closest fit in Dallas, then call to confirm the details that matter for your family.
▸ Where does this Dallas listing data come from?
These listings come from OpenStreetMap contributors and public listings. It’s informational and provided to help you find options near you — verify hours, eligibility and details directly before visiting. We’re an early preview and Texas-only for now.
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