Fort Worth’s Hidden Gardens Tour Will Still Shine on Sunday
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Weather forecasts might be calling for some rain on Sunday, but it doesn’t really matter because the 2025 Hidden Gardens of Fort Worth Tour is still going forward, rain or shine.
Scheduled from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., this annual spring event is happening regardless of the weather. Bank on the shine and bring an umbrella to this popular event that’s always a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Now in its 21st year, the annual tour is a tradition eagerly awaited by those who love to see Cowtown’s most beautiful gardens.
“Will I actually tour a hidden garden?” you may ask. Not exactly. Once you purchase your tickets, the addresses will be revealed. Get it?
Two Neighborhoods on Deck
This year’s six highlighted landscapes will be located in two neighborhoods — Park Hill and University West — so you know there will be plenty of eye candy for green-thumb gardeners, flower lovers, and weekend landscapers looking for ideas for their home gardens. There will even be a master gardener at each site to answer questions about the array of greenery.
“The gardens are a variety pack,” said Jerre Tracy, executive director of Historic Fort Worth, Inc. “Some utilize all native plants, some are formal with waterfalls and pools, one has a pickleball court and a putting green. Basically, there is something for everyone.”
Home construction in Park Hill began in 1926 on the original site of the Fort Worth Children’s Hospital. It was boo times, with plenty of prosperity and commercial development in Fort Worth. The neighborhood was a success, but things cooled during the Great Depression and World War II. Then in the 1960s, a resurgence began in the well-established, tree-lined neighborhood. Today, more than 140 homes stand in this popular area on a hill near the Fort Worth Zoo in southern Fort Worth.
University West was established in the early 1900s, giving it deep historical roots in Fort Worth. Situated near two Cowtown landmarks (Texas Christian University and Colonial Country Club), the neighborhood is a distinguished part of town. It contains various architectural styles, including Craftsman, Tudor, and Colonial Revival. Over time, the neighborhood grew from a collection of cottages and bungalows to include larger, multi-story homes, too.
Tickets Still Available
Tour tickets cost $40 and are available online at www.historicfortworth.org. They can also be purchased in Fort Worth at Archie’s Gardenland (6700 Z Boaz Pl) or Calloway’s Nursery (2651 S Hulen St). Everyone needs a ticket, I’m afraid, except for infants in baby carriers. Strollers are not allowed past the gardens’ entrance.
Proceeds support Historic Fort Worth’s preservation initiatives. Hidden Gardens serves as the nonprofit’s annual fundraiser dedicated to city-wide projects and the restoration of the 1899 Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House, the organization’s historic headquarters.
Established in 1969, Historic Fort Worth launched its annual garden tour in 2004, offering visitors a glimpse into Cowtown’s outstanding landscapes. The Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House is open for tours and can be rented for special events.
In any case, make sure to prepare for whatever the weather brings on Sunday. No matter what, the flowers will be blooming, rain or shine.
