Mid City Times

Crews at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden are busy working on a series of improvements as part of the organization's long-term master plan. These projects, although mostly behind-the-scenes, will play a crucial role in achieving the Garden's future goals.

According to Executive Vice President Bob Byers, "Most of our projects this year are behind-the-scenes work that guests won't necessarily see but that will help us on our way toward bigger goals."

One of the major projects scheduled for completion this year is the construction of a new greenhouse. This greenhouse, located offsite on property leased from the City of Fort Worth near the Tarrant County College South Campus, will cover an impressive 20,000 square feet. Byers mentioned that the greenhouse's purpose is to free up space currently used for operations and open it up for guests, stating, "The thought process is to open up space that we could use for guests by moving the greenhouse offsite."

In addition to the new greenhouse, other improvements are also planned for the Botanic Garden. This includes irrigation and drainage enhancements to the South Vista area, which is home to the stage for Concerts in the Garden.

The City of Fort Worth is also working on improvements to facilitate easier access to the Botanic Garden for pedestrians and drivers. As part of the overall enhancements to University Drive, the City has proposed adding sidewalks to the west side of University Drive between Trail Drive and Rock Springs Road. This will allow pedestrians to easily walk from the Will Rogers Memorial Center to the Botanic Garden entrance. Furthermore, a new traffic light at the Garden entrance, along with pedestrian crossings and bus stops, is also being considered.

With these plans and improvements in motion, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden is set to enhance the overall experience for its visitors and create a more accessible and enjoyable space for all.