Upcoming Events

Clark Gardens has received your reservation and payment.  Thank you!

You will receive a copy of your receipt in an email.  Please print out your receipt and bring it with you on Mother's Day.

We are excited about being a part of your Mother's Day celebration.

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School Group Tour Policies

School group visits are scheduled Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

Thank you for your interest in school group tours at Clark Gardens!  Clark Gardens is a 501c3 educational foundation. We are dedicated to providing an opportunity for all ages to experience nature.

To request a school group tour, please fill out the request form. After we receive the information, we will contact you to finalize the details of your informative, fun-filled visit.

• School Tour Request Form in Microsoft Word format
• School Tour Request Form in PDF format
• Requests will be scheduled based on space availability.
• The number of groups scheduled per morning or afternoon is limited.
• You must have 1 chaperone per 6 children.

School Group Admission Rate

Admission fees are waived for Palo Pinto and Parker County public school district student field trips. All other public school district, all private schools and home school groups are charged admission fees. School groups may receive a discount if prepaid with one form of the payment. Please email us for more information: 

Unless prior arrangements are made, the teacher or group leader is to collect all fees in advance for additional teachers, parents, siblings and chaperones and present one payment upon arrival to our admissions office.

Volunteers and Docents are of vital importance to Clark Gardens and their support is deeply appreciated. Following is a list of the volunteer jobs and descriptions. 

If you are interested in volunteering at Clark Gardens, complete this Volunteer Application Form and either fax it to us or bring it by our office. The list of Volunteer Job Descriptions is also available for download and printing.

1. Tour Guides

• Guide guest(s) in the Gardens.
• Give walking tours.
• Cart Tours.

2. Garden Greeters/Admission Booth

• Greet tour bus groups.
• Pass out maps, give directions and answer questions.
• Help at Admission booth.

3. Office Work

• Help get mailers ready.
• Answer the phone.
• Make copies.
• File.

4. Scrapbooking

• Make a scrapbook of our published articles and pictures of the Gardens.

6. G-Scale Trains

• Help in the train station.
• Run the trains.
• Build the sets.

7. Educational Programs

• Help with field trips - all age children.
• Help develop educational programs.
• A BACKGROUND CHECK WILL BE RUN ON ANYONE WORKING WITH CHILDREN.

8. Special Events

• Help guide guests in the Gardens.
• Answer questions.
• Assist with parking.
• Provide educational programming at special events.

9. Gift Shop

• Assist customers.
• Use the cash register.
• Stock inventory.
• All aspects of retail work.

Clark Gardens is in search of a few dependable volunteers to work in our Gift Shop. Volunteers will be trained to greet visitors, collect admission fees using a cash register and to sell both plants and merchandise.

Volunteers are needed for the following shifts:

• Thursday - Saturday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Sunday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Volunteers who are interested must sign up for a minimum of two shifts per month. Please call or email  or 940-682-4856.

All visitors and especially photography enthusiasts will find an incredible variety of subjects beckoning to be photographed at Clark Gardens Botanical Park. From macro to wide angle, the visual capture possibilities are endless.

Thank you to the members of the Clark Gardens Flickr group for the wonderful photos.

To ensure a positive experience for both photographers and visitors, we ask that the following rules and guidelines be observed.

Etiquette

Tripods may not interfere with other guests or block garden pathways. See all the garden etiquette guidelines.

Commercial Photography Policy

Clark Gardens welcomes commercial photographers; however there is an additional charge for commercial photography unrelated to weddings held at the Gardens. All commercial photographers are required to schedule and pay for photo sessions with the business office in advance of their desired session. Clients and guests of clients (family members, etc) of photographers must pay the regular admission fee. All sessions must be scheduled during business hours which are:

Monday – Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00pm

In the event the photographer wishes to schedule a photo session during non business hours an additional $200.00 per hour will be charged to photographer.

Professional Photographers may also purchase an Annual Photography Pass which will allow unlimited usage of the garden for one year.· All sessions must be scheduled in advance.· Clients and guests of photographers must pay the regular admission fee. All other rules (see above) apply.

Commercial Photography Fees including commercials, professional ads and print ads including stock images, will be charged a fee on an individual basis. Please call the Business office for more information.

A Dressing Room may be reserved based on availability.

Fees:

• Admission Fees: $10/adult, $8/senior, and $5/child
• Clark Garden members are not required to pay Admission Fees

Single Session Photography Fee - $100

• You must enter the date your photo session will take place at Clark Gardens in the area provided on the purchase form.
• You must bring your receipt for photo session proof of payment and session date, with you to Clark Gardens. 

Annual Photography Pass - $250

• Bring your receipt for proof of payment and purchase date, with you to Clark Gardens.
• The annual pass is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Purchase Photography Pass - Single or Annual

Clark Gardens is a year-round adventure of nature's changing seasons and wonders - from color and texture to the birds, waterfowl and butterflies that visit throughout the year. Members enjoy all of the garden's magic with unlimited admissions and exclusive patron benefits.

During the "Summer and Winter Seasons," Clark Gardens members may access the Gardens year-round by calling ahead to the business office 940-682-4856. This option is valid for Clark Gardens Members only.

Memberships may be purchased one of several ways:

• Select the membership level and pay online below. The level descriptions and pricing are farther below on this page.
• At the Admissions Booth or Business Office
• Print and complete the membership form and mail it in: Clark Gardens, P.O. Box 276, Mineral Wells, Texas 76068
• Or by calling Clark Gardens at 940-682-4856.

* Memberships are tax deductibile.

Core Benefits for all levels of membership:

• Free admission to Clark Gardens all year long
• Invitations to exclusive members-only events
• Free admission to over 200 other public gardens nationwide through American Horticulture Society's reciprocal admission program
• Discounts on classes, workshops, and events
• Advance notice of classes and special events
• Email updates with current Garden news and events
• 10% discount on purchase in the Admissions Booth
• Memberships help provide quality educational programming for area school-age children, and support one of the leading tourism destinations in North Central Texas.

Gift Memberships

A gift membership is a unique way to support Clark Gardens. It's a gift to be enjoyed the whole year and introduces others to this special place.

Membership Levels

Garden and Nature Clubs | Organizations | Schools | Churches | Families | Businesses

“Clark Gardens is a hidden beauty... worth the drive.”
- Dallas Morning News

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Group Tour Rates & Options

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Group Tour Request Form

To request a group tour please complete the online Group Tour Request Form.

Once information is received you will be contacted to finalize the details of your visit. For a guided tour a minimum of 7 business days advance notice is requested. If inquiring about a sooner date, please call the business office directly: (940) 682-4856.

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Cancellation Policy

All monies once paid are non-refundable. However, we will be happy to transfer you to another date at no additional charge in the event of inclement weather.

Book early. Dates and times fill quickly.

For More Information

Please call 940-682-4856 or email .

Acres of Celebration...

Clark Gardens provides a variety of rental facilities and offers many benefits that other locations do not. Whatever the occasion: wedding, reception, party, prom, club meeting, business meeting, family reunion, etc., Clark Gardens  has the perfect location to help make your event a success.

For events, the garden is divided into the East and West Side. Venue options include a variety of gardens, lawns, pavilions, a beautiful sandstone chapel, and a permanent reception tent that features a stage and dance floor.

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EAST & PAVILIONS

Venue Request Form

Our address: 567 Maddux Road, Weatherford, 76088

Beware of smart phone and automated map directions as they may not direct you to Clark Gardens correctly. You are welcome to call the Clark Gardens business office for directions at 940-682-4856.

If you are using a GPS device, please use these co-ordinates:
Latitude, Longitude
32.803513, -98.022938

Clark Gardens is 3 miles east of Mineral Wells, Texas and 1 mile north of Highway 180. From Highway 180, turn north on Maddux Road and go approximately 1 mile. The entrance to Clark Gardens will be on the right/east side of the road.

Clark Gardens is approximately 45 minutes from Fort Worth, Granbury, Stephenville and Jacksboro; and 15 minutes from Weatherford.

Map & Directions

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Clark Gardens is 3 miles east of Mineral Wells, Texas and 1 mile north of Highway 180. From Highway 180, turn north on Maddux Road and go approximately 1 mile. The entrance to Clark Gardens will be on the right/east side of the road.

Clark Gardens Botanical Park is approximately 45 minutes from Fort Worth, Granbury, Stephenville and Jacksboro; and 15 minutes from Weatherford.

Making History Since 1972

The living, blooming, growing love story of Max and Billie Clark

Surrounded by native woodlands and tucked away down a country road between Weatherford and Mineral Wells, Texas, is Clark Gardens. Its story is one of hard work, dreams and the visions of Max and Billie Clark. What began as the Clark's private garden in 1972 - a small personal endeavor of traditional landscaping on this rugged Texas hillside - is now a botanical masterpiece. Much of this world of tranquility - this unexpected treasure - was sparked by Billie Clark's inspirations. In 1999, Max and Billie established the Max and Billie Clark Foundation and donated 143 acres, including the gardens, to this new non-profit organization.

Now the gardens are a working model of beautiful, yet sustainable, landscapes. The native Texas and Texas adaptable plants the park exhibits are low maintenance and many are drought tolerant. On April 22, 2000, Clark Gardens opened its gates to the public and has been declared one of the most beautiful gardens in the nation. Visitors may take a photo journey of the making of Clark Gardens, and read more about its unique history when they visit the History House in the Park's West Garden Area.

Billie Y. Clark, Co-Founder of Clark Gardens

Billie Y. Clark, 78, passed away Friday, September 7, 2012, at the House of Hope in Wichita Falls, Texas from Alzheimer's Disease.