Come Houstonians! Are you tired of the city view? When you walk into this garden, you can see the diverse plants and trails that have you gazed at every single aspect of it. It’s well designed for a family friendly with a cozy taco shop within it. It’s good a day date or afternoon visit with someone special. Make sure to support it and I look forward to seeing a further expansion of the garden.

I have mixed feelings on this park. It feels like it could be great one day in the future, but not right now. For starters, $15/adult is really steep, especially for an incomplete park. The gardens that are finished look nice. Plant labels are good and everything is easy to identify. A majority of the rest of the park is very obviously still under construction. Signage was poor and trails already had maintenance issues. They push it as a family / kid friendly park, but with all the slip, trip and fall hazards on the trails, I would keep a close eye on any kids. Also beware of the construction hazards that are all over the place still. The family park section was one of the nicer areas at the opening. There doesnt seem to be a ton of wildlife at the moment. Hopefully thatll improve over time. The no food / drinks policy is also annoying. But you can eat at the picnic tables by the parking lot. Im not sure why anyone would choose to pay the stiff entry fee for this park instead of visiting one of the other wonderful free parks around Houston: Houston Arboretum, Mercer Botanic Gardens, Hermann Park, any of the Bayou trails (like Buffalo Bayou), etc. If you do want to visit this park, I recommend waiting until they finish it completely.

The garden is on its way to greatness! I volunteered here today and the staff I worked with were very friendly! I look forward to helping out again. George thank you for giving us a tour after our work.

This is very much a work in progress (October 2020) and it will be spectacular in about 5 years once the plants have grown and matured. It is a tremendous property for a botanical garden and only a portion has been developed so far. Go check it out and watch it all grow over the coming years. One loop on all paved paths was about 3 miles.

The new Houston Botanic Garden is spectacular! The grounds are beautiful. Its worth the $15. Its a must see and a great outing for you and your family.

Great place to visit. It is a lot bigger than I expected. Beautiful gardens and trails to explore. Definitely bring your camera and come during sunset. There is still a lot of work to be done and you can see the potential this place will have in a few years. I can see this becoming one of my favorite places in Houston.

Just go ahead and buy the annual passes as you will be going more than once and $15 ticket per visit isn’t worth it. Amazing job they have done with the park and it’s beautiful. It’s still a work in progress but definitely worth a visit.

This is a fantastic addition to the Houston area. Though many of the exhibits were still under construction, I expect the Houston Botanic Garden to be incredible. The reserved area is HUGE. For those of you that have been to the San Antonio Botanical Garden, this area is much larger, more spread out, and has less overheard cover. Make sure you bring protective gear so that the sun isnt too much of an issue. I plan on coming back in December to see the new water wall exhibit and some of the new plants they will bring in! I believe Ill be a Member for years to come. I would definitely recommend it.

Currently under construction, but it was still a fun adventure. Perfect place to go with friends, family or a casual date. It was somewhat a far drive, and the location is meh because there is nothing to do around that area aside from space center.Really enjoyed the layout of the garden and all the beautiful plants... my favorite was the cactus garden, felt like I was in the desert. The paths, rocks and ponds... everything was perfect, its relaxing. I could tell that every area was well built. Its about an hour to walk around everything. The giant banana leaves and leaf gated entrance were interesting!Admission was $12.50 for adults and $8 for students (with ID). Plenty of parking spaces. They also have a cafe with merch.

We had a wonderful time there! I am considering becoming a member. The staff was friendly and helpful and the variety of plants was impressive. I cant wait to see how this place further develops as the Flora and Fauna continue to grow.

Love this place! Bought a membership and will come back when in the area to see the garden grow. New events every weekend.

Seeing your handy work take fruition is quite satisfying. No im not a gardner im an electrician by trade and took part installing the lighting and power for this soon to be backyard oasis. Alot of attention to detail has gone into making this beautiful garden and with more improvements in the near future its sure to be a nice destination for that romantic date night or fun family outing.

Weve needed a botanical garden for so long, its very exciting to have it open finally! The portions that have been completed are lovely and worth a visit to see. Great place to safely wander with the family out in nature. It will be exciting to see how the park develops overtime.

Honestly a great experience. There were a lot of varieties of plant and miles worth of space to walk around in. I cant wait to see the different exhibits they will be hosting in the future as well.

Such an awesome place especially when the weather is nice. Glad Houston is adding more things like this. Very kid/stroller friendly and relaxing. Highly recommend to go check it out.

An exceptional addition to Houston! The diversity of plants and the pathway networks are so good. While this garden is new, we are excited to watch it grow and expand over the years. Proud members as of today.

The entrance: So this is located off IH 45 on the SE side of DT Houston. The area is a mix of service style businesses and restaurants. The entrance is right across from a school in a very unassuming part of town.However the entrance to the garden is brand new and once you cross the bridge, it feels like you are entering another world.Also parking is free! And, plenty of it.This botanical garden is new to Houston and much needed. It’s a former golf course turned into a garden featuring different plants and ecosystems from different regions.They are still in their beginning phase of development (Phase I) with lots more to be completed.The first vibe: Clean and spacious. 6 ft distance. Must wear a mask. You buy your tickets from the people inside the building behind the glass. Memberships are availableThe menu/food: There was a food truck on site. Not sure if this rotates or what time they are there.We did stop for popsicles at the stand by popstontx. This stand was located across the bridge (Sims Bayou) in the other part of the garden.The management: I did see people on guided tours, so that is available for sign up. May want to check the website for more information.The cleanliness: very clean! Bathrooms, too. No hand towels - everything sensor operated. Couple things to note The garden is the former site of an old municipal golf course. Contains 132 acres with over 350 differentspecies.Parking is free & you can purchase tickets on site. Memberships are available as well!. Food truck and popsicle stand were on site⁣.⁣Be sure to follow us for future food and life adventures @craveonomics on IG!

The Garden is a fantastic amenity for our city. It will be exciting to watch it continually grow and mature in the coming months and years!

Nope. $50 to walk along a bayou. Nope. So many other free nature options out there. 15 per adult and 10 for youth. I have a 4 and a 3 year old. 10 dollars each. Come on man. Never going back. Not worth it to just see what’s in everyone’s back yard here in Houston. Too many hazards for my little ones. Nothing to write home about. It may flourish in the future, but it’s a steep ticket for a very lackluster experience.

Nice place to get out on a nice day and walk around. They did a great job with the themed gardens. The more exciting part of the park, IMO, is when you turn left as soon as you walk through the gates. Theres also a little cafe to grab a quick snack or cold beverage. They make you wear masks the entire time youre there, though, which is a little challenging if its hot out. The kids water play area is currently closed bc of covid. Entrance fee is $15. You can either pay in advance online or when you get there.

Beautiful walk through the garden this morning. Easy parking. Bought my ticket online in advance. Contactless check in. Some parts are still under construction. Some plants are freshly planted bulbs. My favorite part was standing in the pollinator garden while the butterflies and dragon flies flew around me. Will be back to check out the bayou section.

Enjoyed my morning so much walking around Botanical Gardens. Looking forward to going back and becoming a member.

$15 is very steep considering much of the donations cAme from the Stude sisters. Claudia Gee Vassar, president and general counsel of the Houston Botanic Garden should lower down the price , considering its only phase 1 of the project. I did find some areas to be incomplete and some plants in poor condition.

I believe once the botanic garden is completed it will be wonderful but right now, it’s just not worth the $15 per person. The water wall isn’t completed, most of the area is grass land and dirt. Honestly, you can see a more beautiful view just walking along the bayou. It’s just not there yet and I hate to see people waste money especially these days. FYI, my IG is @jjonthemic and in my highlights I show some of the most amazing botanical gardens that I’ve visited around the world. I say that to say, I had high expectations for my home city. I was expecting to see something more like the Japanese Garden at Hermann Park but better and was extremely disappointed. I look forward to returning when it’s completed and hope it’s worth the money.

Breathtaking!!! Beautiful! What a hidden gem. Went there with my family this weekend and will be returning soon.

Beautiful gardens on site of former golf course. Wonderful transformation and addition to Houston greenspace.

There’s a lot of potential here, but I’d definitely suggest waiting a while before visiting. Lots of empty spaces, dismal way finding signage so you just wander around, dead end trails that take you into overgrown areas of nothing, not finished fountains and gathering spaces, etc. It seems like they rushed to open but should’ve waited. Definitely much less than expected. Too bad, given the potential.

So excited to see this place grow! Just got a membership and am looking forward to using it this year!

Not all the trails are open yet and the plants and trees are still new. So dont expect anything big and mature yet. Has alot of potential to be beautiful in the years to come. Clean restrooms and little giftshop. I recommend this place for seeing butterflies in the spring.

Still under construction. If you decided to go you need to think the entrance fee as donation for a great botanic garden for the future.

ABC13 REPORTED THIS MORNING THAT THE NEW HBG IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC & ADMISSION IS $15. LOOKS GORGEOUS!!!

Beautiful space. I look forward to many additional visits as the plants grow

Beautiful space and the staff are incredibly friendly.

So zenlike. Was very relaxing

Really a negative experience, staff not helpful and the signage is poorly done. For the amount of money we paid to get in I really expected it to be a better experience.

Disappointed. Paid $15 (Sunday) to see africa collection and didnt get to see it. No one was there to help you. The last guided tour was at 11am and I got there at 1115am. So I walked around helpless as the brochure was not helpful at all. Was extremely hot and didnt see any water fountains. Would I go back NO.

Nice place to visit, but still a long way to go

Beautiful! And it’s only going to get better!

We had a great time on Grand Opening weekend!

The garden is in phase 1. A lot is still missing, but its still beautiful nonetheless Maybe next year in April, there will be more finished sections.

We are so excited for this garden! Only a few (usually wealthy) people benefited from the previous golf course, but now everyone can enjoy the garden. They are going to have plants from all over the world there. We are going to the phase one preview on 1/26/20 and are super excited. Houston needs more places like this: outdoor space, educational, and an actual tourist attraction...instead of just brown buildings.

This garden was opened prematurely. Save your $15 for when it’s finished.

Took the wife and did the guided tour. I got what I paid for. i wouldn’t go again for 5 years. Maybe by then the plants and trees will be more to look at.

Its got potential, but theres really not much to see until the garden is closer to completion. $15 per person could be better spent elsewhere.

Sweet Heart Deal from the City of Houston. This park was open to everyone after 5 p.m. contrary to what uninformed people who are not even residents of the neighborhood. They brought in a ton of sewage and water lines. For a tiny pond. I wonder when the town homes go up.

It was a beautiful day for the sneak look at the Childrens garden. The children loved playing in the sand and water. It is a must to visit.

Beautiful layout.

I have noticed there has been alot of construction work being done around the area. The Harvey builders have done a great job in such a short period of time over all once completed you will get to experience a great time at a water park the landscaping is amazing the lighting in the area is well lit with lights . Look forward to good times with the family.

Excellent addition to the city of Houston. Geographically very good. The new gardens will bring visitors in as one of the few tourist destinations. It will also provide countless benefits to the residents of the Houston metro area. I can hardly wait till it opens in the fall of 2020 !

Its a brand new Park,not open yet,but its going to be open this fall!!!!

Amazing work being done! I cant wait until its complete!

Its still being built.

Its going to be an awesome Place once theyre finished building it I work for the crew thats building the bridge in front of the school looks like its going to be an awesome place come enjoy and hang out Ill have to try it

Do not like it, it stole our community golf course

I want the golf course back. How is it possible that this was a good decision. When you buy a house because it is on a golf course and they take the golf course away, you feel cheated.

The garden will open in fall, but now there is an opportunity to volunteer and be part of something special for the community.

Too expensive

Nice land acquisition. Like the direction its going. Will take some time.

Spectacular

The crew of tree trimmers and many other workers seemed very busy turning old growth trees into wood chips. The meeting that was going on inside was off limits and everyone wanted to make an equivalent place to wherever they were before coming to Houston with locals providing volunteer labor.

Looking forward to this!

Nice place, Go and check it outStay Safe !!