Best Farms & Nature in Dallas for Kids & Families

7 family-friendly farms & nature with age ratings and parent tips.

Highest rated: Cedar Ridge Preserve, Margaret Elizabeth Jonsson Color Garden, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. 3 listings are free. 5 listings are outdoor. Qualified listings include age fit, stroller notes, cost signals, and practical planning tips.

By Kit, KidPaths editor

Reviews family planning details across KidPaths city guides.

This Dallas page currently has 7 qualified listings in farms & nature that passed KidPaths' listing and photo checks. Start your comparison with Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Cedar Ridge Preserve, then use the age, cost and visit-length notes to narrow the list.

3 options are free. 2 options work indoors or in mixed weather. 5 options have confirmed stroller access. 5 picks fit toddlers and 7 picks fit big kids.

Check trail length, terrain, animal-contact rules and seasonal closures. Bring more water and sun protection than the listing photos suggest, especially with toddlers.

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Cedar Ridge Preserve

4.8 stars

Cedar Ridge Preserve has 9 miles of hiking trails through a rugged cedar-juniper forest that makes kids feel like they're in the wilderness, far remov

6, 16FreeOutdoor$0 (free entry); bring your own food and water

Margaret Elizabeth Jonsson Color Garden

4.7 stars

Young children love running through the colorful seasonal plantings and wide open lawns. The garden's vibrant blooms make for spectacular family photo

0, 10FreeOutdoor$0 (free admission); bring a picnic

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

4.7 stars

The Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden is 8 acres of interactive science and nature exhibits designed specifically for kids. Water features, a li

1-10 yearsOutdoor$52-$68 (adults $17, kids 2-12 $12, under 2 free)

Dallas DeGolyer Estate

4.7 stars

The DeGolyer Estate is a grand 1940s mansion on the grounds of the Dallas Arboretum. Kids are fascinated by the architecture and history, and during t

7, 16Indoor & Outdoor$0 general access as part of Dallas Arboretum; holiday lights event ~$20 to $30/person

Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park

4.6 stars

The enclosed butterfly house is absolutely magical for young children, hundreds of native Texas butterflies fly freely around you, and with patience (

2, 12Indoor & Outdoor$30 to $50 (2 adults ~$10 each, kids ~$7 to $8 each; children under 2 free)

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