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The DeGolyer Gardens | The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

Posted by Dallas Arboretum in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX on Oct 01, 2009

The Degolyer Gardens was design by landscape architects Arthur and Marie Berger in 1940. The 4.5 acre Degolyer Gardens attracts over 25,000 visitors a year. In addition, the 21,000 square ft. Spanish-style DeGolyer Home was built in 1939 and provides a majestic setting for corporate parties and other events. It is rich with history including information on the Degolyer family, antiques and Spanish Colonial architecture. The DeGolyer Gardens is also a great place for a nice relaxing stop during the Summer months.

The DeGolyer Gardens include the Indian Courtyard, Crape Myrtle Allee and other botanical areas around the home including the Magnolia Allee’ and Pecan Grove. Nancy's Garden, once Mrs. DeGolyer’s personal favorite gardening spot, is to the left of the home and includes child-sized benches and a sculpture of two little girls dancing.

The McCasland Sunken Garden leads to the Arboretum Gazebo, a favorite spot for intimate weddings, and to Magnolia Allee, where you'll find a breathtaking walkway of towering Magnolia trees.

Additional Botanical Gardens Located at the Dallas Arboretum

The Jonnson Color Garden
The Palmer Fern Dell
A Woman's Garden
Boswell Family Garden
McCasland Sunken Garden
The Lyda Bunker Hunt Paseo de Flores
Martha Brooks Camellia Garden
Martin Rutchik Concert Lawn and Stage
Lay Ornamental Garden
The Trial Gardens
The Texas Pioneer Adventure
Pecan Grove
Toad Corners

General Visitor information for The Dallas Arboretum
Hours: The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is open to the public year-round 9am to 5pm except for Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.

For current hours and pricing please click here

Rental: Both the DeGolyer Home, the Camp House and Rosine Hall are available for rental. In addition, we have 11 unique botanical garden sites that may be rented for weddings or other occasions at The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.

Food Service: Food service is available outside at the Lula Mae Slaughter Dining Terrace and inside at Degolyer Garden Cafe year round.

Information: Call 214-515-6600 or visit The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens website.

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