Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Woodland nature preserve in Houston with trails and a nature center. Admission is free; parking is charged on most days.
Gardens with a checked street address within 50 straight-line miles of the U.S. Census reference point for Houston, Texas. Each result shows its own town; being on this page does not mean a garden is inside Houston city limits. Distances are straight-line, not driving.
Within 50 miles of central Houston. Checked September 28, 2026.
Woodland nature preserve in Houston with trails and a nature center. Admission is free; parking is charged on most days.
132-acre garden in Houston with display gardens, natural areas and walking trails. Tickets are for a chosen date and time.
A 393-acre Harris County park with 60 acres of themed gardens, trails and a maple collection. Open 8 AM to 7 PM.
A nonprofit conservation garden near Hempstead, Texas, formerly Peckerwood Garden, with over 1,500 plant types from Mexico, Asia and the US. Visits are on scheduled Saturday open days and guided tours.
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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