The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located at 8525 Garland Road in East Dallas, Texas, on the southeastern shore of White Rock Lake. History The majority of the grounds were once part of a estate known as Rancho Encinal, built for geophysicist Everette Lee DeGolyer and his wife Nell. Mrs. DeGolyer's interests included her extensive flower gardens. The DeGolyer Home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Since 1976, the DeGolyer estate has formed a portion of the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. The addition of the adjoining Alex and Roberta Coke Camp estate increased the size of the grounds to . The Spanish-style DeGolyer Home was completed in 1940. The DeGolyer Restaurant/Loggia is located in the DeGolyer Home, overlooks White Rock Lake and the fountains and landscapes of A Woman's Garden. Also located on the grounds is an outdoor concert stage, picnic areas, and the internationally acclaimed Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden with 17 interactive indoor and outdoor galleries. In September 2002, Arboretum facilities were expanded with the opening of the new visitors center, named after Dallas developer Trammell Crow. At night, one may view downtown Dallas with the skyscraper lights reflecting upon the water in A Tasteful Place, the food and herb garden and cooking pavilion and kitchen. Named gardens The Arboretum opened in 1984. There are 19 named gardens. The Trammell Crow Visitor Education Pavilion and Entry Plaza Built with native Texas limestone and wood and copper sheathing, this structure serves as the gateway to the gardens. The Scott K. Ginsburg Family Plaza and Junkins Fountain is located at the entrance. Margaret Elisabeth Jonsson Color Garden Designed by Naud Burnett II, the Margaret Elisabeth Jonsson Color Garden features beds of seasonal flowers and plants. The Waterwise display, donated by Region IV of the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association, provides a location for home gardeners to learn how to install and manage a low-water landscape. The Palmer Fern Dell has a collection of ferns, camellias, azaleas and other perennials and shrubs. A Woman’s Garden A Woman's Garden is a gift from the Women's Council of Dallas. This garden features terraced walkways. Phase 1 of this formal garden was designed in 1997 by landscape architect Morgan Wheelock. A Woman's Garden is composed of several smaller outdoor garden "rooms" including the Pecan Parterre and the Poetry Garden, which features a sunken garden of roses.Phase