Gardens with a checked street address within 50 straight-line miles of the U.S. Census reference point for Austin, Texas. Each result shows its own town; being on this page does not mean a garden is inside Austin city limits. Distances are straight-line, not driving.
Within 50 miles of central Austin. Checked September 28, 2026.
284-acre botanic garden of native plants in southwest Austin with gardens and trails. Hours are shorter in the summer; buying tickets ahead is encouraged.
An outdoor sculpture garden and museum in Austin with more than 50 works set among native Texas plants and ponds. Closed on Mondays.
A 28-acre garden in Zilker Park with Japanese, prehistoric and rose gardens. Open daily; adult tickets are $6 to $8.
These are gardens we could check against their own official websites, not every garden in the area. “Free” refers to general garden entry, not parking, tours or special events. We do not show live opening status.
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