If you like botanical gardens, you will love this place. The woman that runs this is very particular about everything making it a very relaxing and pleasant experience.
My daughter and I went here for the fall festival and scarecrow village. It was a beautiful facility with lots of gorgeous details. We can't wait to go back for the Christmas garden festivities!
We visited recently on a weekday morning. Very few people were there...the solitude and quiet were a welcome respite from our usual hectic schedules. The gardens have many places to sit and just enjoy the breeze, listen to fountains, bask in the sun, and watch some of the local residents...guinea hens, peacocks, ducks and swan. The wide variety of plantings ensured that the garden was different every time we visited. it is a wonderful place and we will definitely visit again.
You wouldn't want to visit Mineral Wells for any reason. It's one of those has-been, hell holes blighting Northern Texas. If you do find yourself here, however, check out the only remotely redeeming attraction Mineral Wells has to offer, Clark Gardens Botanical Park. It's a quant walking garden, with highlights including flowers, geese, fountains, and a toy train set. Incidentally, the admission prices are steep, the rude staff blocks off all the best parts for weddings, and the garden's location is not far enough away from a highway to be totally secluded, but it offers a peaceful place to relax and enjoy.
Chapel available for weddings. Enclosed banquet area. There's a lot of walking, of course. But they have a golf cart for rent for those who have a problem with extended walking. You may bring your own sack lunch. Loved the miniature RR that chugs indoors and out thru replicas of Weatherford and Mineral Wells, thru tunnels, over waterfalls, etc. There is an interesting display of old machinery at the far side of the rose gardens. They also have experimental rose gardens affiliated with A&M. Sometimes they sell plants. Wandering paths and ponds. Owners are very friendly and will walk/talk with you about the garden and it's history. Highly recommend this place.
We came the second Sat. in May, and the iris were probably prettier last week. It was a peaceful afternoon stroll. They were setting up for several weddings. It would make a nice setting for photos.
Have been out there during events. They always have a family friendly event or fundraiser on the schedule. The gardens are kept up and beautiful. Great for weddings, relaxing outings or pictures.
7 of us were in the area for a reunion and stopped in to visit the gardens. Even though it was October there were many flowers in bloom, especially the roses. The model trains were a hit with the men, but we all had a leisurely stroll through a well kept and beautiful place. It should be on your list if in the area.
Visited Clark Gardens on July 6th and surprisingly garden was beautiful and flowers blooming in spite of the heat. Recent rains helped I'm sure. I can only imagine how beautiful these gardens would be in the spring and plan to return at that time of the year. Would love to catch the peacocks displaying. Many beautiful sculptures, a waterfall, beautiful pond with water lilies, meandering shaded paths, a small chapel for weddings, a covered pavillion. One of the most beautiful botanical gardens that I have visited. Well worth the time and visit.
A botanical garden with fun & interesting displays & exhibits. The Train exhibit is especially fun for kids. Worth the time to see it.