Chandor Gardens

12/18/2023

Chandor Gardens will be closed on December 24th, 25th, 31st, and January 1st.
Wishing you all a joyous and festive season filled with love, laughter, and beautiful moments. Happy Holidays from Chandor Gardens! 🎁🎅

11/29/2023

WHO’S COMING TO THE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY TONIGHT? Get ready for an unforgettable experience! Join us at the Heritage Park Amphitheater to witness the lighting of our 46ft live tree and an incredible holiday drone show featuring two hundred drones! The ceremony kicks off at 6:30 pm and there's plenty of fun for the whole family, including a kid's craft area, photo ops with Santa, petting zoo, delicious food vendors, and more. And don't miss the special surprise we have in store for you after the countdown! For more information, visit: https://fb.me/e/8ncRtuns1

11/21/2023

Chandor Gardens will be on the tour!

Do not miss the Parker County Heritage Society’s 40th Candlelight Tour of Homes on December, 9th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Doss Heritage and Cultural Center, Weatherford Chamber of Commerce or online at: www.parkercountyheritagesociety.com

. “Warmth, Wonder and Nostalgia: The Magic of a Tour of Historical Homes!

Do not miss the Parker County Heritage Society’s 40th Candlelight Tour of Homes on December, 9th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Doss Heritage and Cultural Center, Weatherford Chamber of Commerce or online at

11/20/2023

In observance of Thanksgiving, City offices will be CLOSED Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th.
Sanitation services WILL NOT pick up November 23rd but WILL pick up November 24th. Fire and Police Departments, along with other emergency efforts, will remain unaffected by the closure.

10/30/2023

10/23/2023

We are excited to announce the winners of our Jack-O'-Lantern Nights pumpkin carving contest! , Congratulations to the talented carvers below and thank you to everyone who participated! We will be in contact with the winners this week to come pick up their prizes!
Category A (Ages 0-9) Winner: A3 - Baseball Eyeball 👁⚾️
Category B (Ages 10-15) Winner: B2 - Rat Trap🐀🐁
Category C (Ages 16+) Winner: C3 - Nightmare Before Christmas🎃🎄

10/23/2023

That's a wrap for our Parks & Recreation October events, which were possible thanks to our dedicated crew. Our team worked tirelessly to create unforgettable experiences for the community, including concerts, Monster Bash, movies, and Jack-O'-Lantern Nights. We want to express our gratitude to everyone who attended and made these events so special. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming Pathway of Lights Tree Lighting on November 29th. Stay tuned for more exciting events from Parks & Recreation!

10/18/2023

Today is the day to turn in your beautiful carved pumpkins! We will be accepting jack-o’-lanterns until 7pm today at Chandor Gardens. To download submission form and instructions please visit: https://www.experienceweatherford.com/events/2023/jackolanternnights2023

10/11/2023

🎃PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST!🎃
As the spooky season approaches, we invite all enthusiasts to carve their pumpkins in any style they desire, be it spooky, cute, or silly. The possibilities are endless! Participants are encouraged to submit their masterpieces to Chandor Gardens on Wednesday, October 18th, for a chance to win one a $100 gift card to Film Alley among many other awesome prizes. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to showcase your talent and win big! More information here: https://www.experienceweatherford.com/events/2023/jackolanternnights2023

10/10/2023

Chandor Gardens will be closed to the public from October 16 – October 24 for Jack-O’-Lantern Nights. For more info and to purchase tickets visit: https://www.experienceweatherford.com/events/2023/jackolanternnights2023

09/28/2023

🎃 Get ready for a spooky night walk through eerie lights and creeping fog at Chandor Gardens, this is a hauntingly beautiful family-friendly adventure. We have additional activities planned to include a spooky scavenger hunt to complete while you walk through, and you can vote for your favorite carved pumpkins! Tickets must be purchased in advance, and they go fast! Jack- O’-Lantern Nights will take place on the nights of October 19, 20, and 21 from 7pm – 10pm each night.

🎃 Tickets must be purchased prior to event.
$10 - Ages 7 and over
Free - Ages 6 and under

🎃 Show off your carving skills and submit your Jack-O’-Lantern to Chandor Gardens on October 18th. There are three age groups competing, so everyone has a chance to win awesome prizes! Please visit chandorgardens.com for more information and to purchase tickets to the event!

08/29/2023

City offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 4, 2023. Sanitation and emergency services will continue as scheduled. Have a great and safe holiday!

08/18/2023

Did You Know?

Did you know that the oldest koi fish ever named Hanako was born in 1751 and didn't die until 1977? That means she lived to be 186! Most koi live to be around 50-70 years old, but can occasionally reach high ages. Additionally, Koi are surprisingly very intelligent fish. This allows koi owners to train their koi fish to do things like eat from their hand or ring bells or swim through hoops for treats. Koi are also able to recognize the faces they interact with frequently and definitely have their own personalities and temperaments; if you have the ability to spend some time watching the Chandor koi group, you’ll see the personalities of ours shining through. The solid gold one is pretty direct, and as the largest of the koi, tends to rule the roost. The butterfly koi swims in graceful arcs when the others may take more direct routs. The one with the red spot on his head seen in this picture fancies himself a salmon and will frequently jump up the small falls that breaks the canal up into sections for some solitude. Come visit our fishy friends soon and they will happily entertain you!

08/10/2023

While hailing from England and incorporating the traditional techniques of English gardening methods, one of Douglas Chandor’s biggest influences in the Garden was Chinese gardening traditions and aesthetics, and touches of this are evident all throughout. The eastern and southern portions of the Garden are overtly Asian in influence, yet there are gentle touches of that Chinese influence throughout even the English portions, from demure statues and lanterns, to even the subtle choice in a prostrate Juniper cascading down the rock that forms the border between the walkway and the flowerbed that runs along the length of the pond. It’s not the devil in the details at Chandor Gardens, it’s the beauty.

08/03/2023

Part of the beauty of a garden is in seeing the meticulous landscapes come together to form individual sections, or “garden rooms”, but one of the most beautiful parts of having a garden is taking a moment to appreciate the beauty on a smaller scale. It’s in noticing the small details, the intricacy in the design on both a macro and micro scale. Join us on this adventure as we explore the garden and feature special parts each week, from the large installations that come together or the stately trees that shade the grounds, to the tiniest butterfly alighting on an unfurling bud, or a baby koi investigating the rushes that grow in the canal edges.

The garden is waiting to be discovered; let’s discover it together.

07/14/2023

Emergency maintenance at the City’s Water Purification Plant has been completed. ALL Customers may resume using their irrigation systems according to their watering schedule. We really appreciate our community’s continued cooperation. Thank you so much for your patience.

07/13/2023

Due to emergency maintenance at the City’s Water Purification Plant, the City is asking all customers to temporarily turn off their irrigation systems until the facility is fully operational again. We expect this to take no longer than a week.

06/30/2023

In observance of Independence Day, City Hall offices and other non-emergency city facilities will be closed to the public Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Police and Fire Departments, along with other emergency efforts, will remain unaffected by the closure.
Garbage will be collected.
For more info on closings and adjusted schedules:
http://weatherfordtx.gov/522/City-Holidays

06/21/2023

Chandor Gardens will be closed in celebration of the Fourth of July but will open again as normal on Weds, July 5, from 9am to 5pm. Happy Independence Day!

05/26/2023

ATTENTION:
Our online payment portal for Utility Billing will be down for maintenance at 8pm tonight. You can pay your utility bill by phone on our secure automated system at (817) 598-4225 and select Option 1. Thank you for your patience.

03/18/2023

Chandor Garden's much-awaited Spring Fling is exactly one week from today! The Garden will be filled with artists showcasing their skills with art and handmade goods for sale. There will also be live music, and food vendors on site, making this event a fan-favorite, so make sure to mark your calendars for next Saturday, March 25 from 11am to 3pm (711 W Lee Ave)! For event updates: https://fb.me/e/2lHr9i9Qw

03/04/2023

The Red Cross service site in Weatherford will be open today from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 129 W Oak Street. Clean up supplies and case workers will be available.

03/03/2023

Spend your Spring Break with Cliburn Kids!

We hope you'll join us for a series of FREE educational family concerts in Dallas, Weatherford, and Benbrook; March 13–16!

Our "A Celebration of Latin America" program explores the instruments, dances, and rhythms of the region, and shows how composers portray their identity and traditions through the piano. As always with Cliburn Kids On the Road, there are lots of opportunities for audience participation. Please join us for these special 35-minute programs, including some bilingual presentations (noted below). For more details visit: cliburn.org/community

Monday, March 13 I 11:00 a.m.
Dallas Public Library Hampton-Illinois Branch
Bilingual program presented in Spanish and English

Tuesday, March 14 I 11:00 a.m.
Klyde Warren Park Pavilion Stage
Bilingual program presented in Spanish and English

Tuesday, March 14 I 2:00 p.m.
NorthPark Center
NorthCourt on Level One between Nordstrom and Macy's
Bilingual program presented in Spanish and English

Wednesday, March 15 I 2:30 p.m.
Dallas Public Library Audelia Road Branch
Bilingual program presented in Spanish and English

Wednesday, March 15 I 4:30 p.m.
Dallas Public Library Central Branch, Fourth Floor
Bilingual program presented in Spanish and English

Thursday, March 16 I 10:30 a.m.
Chandor Gardens

Thursday, March 16 I 2:00 p.m.
Benbrook Public Library

03/03/2023

After yesterday evening's storm, you may start seeing lots of roofing companies in neighborhoods and we want to prevent anyone from becoming a victim of fraud. Make sure you get estimates in writing, get more than one bid and don't pay in full up front. According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), after natural disasters and severe weather scammers may try to impersonate government disaster assistance agencies, insurance companies, representatives of charities or even contractors. More info: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/after-storms-watch-out-scams.

03/03/2023

We are continuing to assess damage to the community from yesterday’s weather. At this time, we have set up a temporary brush drop-off area for Weatherford residents. For the free temporary brush drop-off locations, residents may take ONLY clean brush waste (NO lumber, bagged materials, metal, trash, etc.). Locations include:

City of Weatherford Temporary Brush Drop-Off
2990 White Settlement Rd.
Weatherford, TX 76087
Dates and Hours of operation will be Saturday (March 4), Sunday (March 5), Saturday (March 10) and Sunday (March 11) from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Parker County Convenience Center
2833 Tin Top Rd.
Weatherford, TX 76087.
Hours of the Parker County Convenience Center are Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Trash, brush, and bulk waste will also be collected curbside per the normal collection schedule. Check your schedules here for bulk and brush: https://weatherfordtx.gov/1038/brush-bulk-garbage-collection.
For any residents needing assistance with brush removal/cleanup, please call our partner Love Weatherford at 605-906-4322 or contact them at their Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2577898312353285.

Additionally:
• The Department of Development and Neighborhood Services will be waiving all permit fees related to the storm damage that occurred on March 2. They can be contacted at 817-598-4284 EXT 2.
• To report debris in roadways of any kind, please utilize the MyWeatherford app or call Public Works at 817-598-4000.
• To report lost pets due to the storm, please contact the Weatherford Parker County Animal Shelter at 817-598-4111 or via email at [email protected].
• All City of Weatherford offices are operating normal business hours.

Lastly, we have 60 electric customers currently without power, and we are continuing to work around the clock to restore power. We understand this can be frustrating for customers still without power and we are working as quickly as possible. The City of Weatherford Electric is responsible for power to the meter box only. If you are still without power after electric crews have restored power to the meter box, you will need to contact an electrician as the problem is within your residence or place of business. We ask that anyone who comes across a down power line, report it immediately and stay away from the area. If you have been displaced from your home and need assistance, please contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Thank you, Weatherford for your patience. During times like this, we come together and show why we are a strong community. For additional information, please visit: https://weatherfordtx.gov/1666/Emergency-Management

03/03/2023

To report property damage from the March 2 tornado, please visit https://damage.tdem.texas.gov or use the QR code. This tool is designed to deploy early in a disaster impact area to gather Rapid Damage Assessment information revealing the scope and size of an event for public safety personnel. If you prefer to call by phone and report personal property damage, you can dial 817-598-4000 and press option 8.

03/03/2023

Approximately 10,000 households and businesses are without power. This is over half of our electric customers. Due to the extent of the damage our main priority is getting power back to critical care units, such as nursing homes and medical facilities. We will continue to provide updates as quickly as possible, but we do not have an estimation on when power will be restored to residents and businesses without power. We understand the frustrations of being without power and we are working as quickly as possible.

03/03/2023

This is what we can confirm at the present time:
A tornado occurred today, March 2 this afternoon. Residents are encouraged to watch for debris, down power lines, gas lines or electrical systems. Avoid risk of fire or explosion. Residents are encouraged to stay off the roads due to debris. No injuries have been reported at this time.
Be careful when entering any damaged structure. Beware of hazards from exposed nails or broken glass. Do not touch any down lines or objects.
At this point we cannot provide you with full details because members of our team are continuing to assess the situation and perform damage assessment. Our primary goals are to insure the safety of everyone, to continue serving the public and to provide the most accurate information we can as quickly as possible. Please avoid dialing 9-1-1 unless it is an emergency due to high call volumes at this time. To report property damage, please visit https://damage.tdem.texas.gov or use the QR code. This tool is designed to deploy early in a disaster impact area to gather Rapid Damage Assessment information revealing the scope and size of an event for public safety personnel.
We ask that members of the media stay in touch with us to confirm all facts so that the public is assured of the most accurate information we can provide. We will continue to provide information as soon as possible to provide more information and to answer any questions.
The most up-to-date information will be posted on our web site at: https://weatherfordtx.gov/1666/Emergency-Management. For immediate inquiries, please call Blake Rexroat, Director of Communications and Marketing at 817-598-4209. In the meantime, please bear with us.

03/03/2023

We are receiving multiple reports of down power lines. If you come close or see a down power line, please stay away.
​- Do not go near downed lines or fallen wires.
- Stay away from anything touching downed lines (tree limbs, vehicles, puddles, etc.).​
- If someone already made contact with a power line, do not try to rescue them. You can’t help if you become a victim. Call 911.

02/02/2023

Chandor Gardens will be closed Thursday, February 2nd due to inclement weather.

01/31/2023

Chandor Gardens will be closed Wednesday, February 1st due to inclement weather.

01/31/2023

Chandor Gardens will be closed Tuesday, January 31st due to inclement weather.

01/23/2023

𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝!🌳

The Chandor Gardens Nature Trail is ready for its first official "Spruce Up" day on January 29th from 2:00-4:00pm.

The Native Plant Society of Texas, Cross Timbers Chapter, has taken on the stewardship of the trail in agreement with the City of Weatherford, who owns and runs Chandor Gardens, and with the citizen input of the Chandor Gardens Foundation, Inc.
Because this trail is new, there is quite a bit of cut brush that needs to be removed. Regular monthly volunteer "Spruce Up" days will be on the last Sunday of each month from 2:00-4:00 PM.
Channel your "inner farmer", wear gloves, boots, and bring your go-to brush removal tools to clean a section of the trail from its entrance to the first bridge (trail is 6/10 mile). The City will provide a truck to haul loads to the garden's back lot where the pile will eventually be chipped and hauled away.

January promises no bugs or extreme heat, so please contact Christie Tull at 817.307.9307 or email her at [email protected] to be added to the volunteer list or to ask for more information.

This opportunity provides an easy way to give back to your community while enjoying all the beauty nature provides!

01/06/2023

Thank you Weatherford Chamber of Commerce for the shout-out!

The Travel Lens recently wrote this about Chandor Gardens.

"A combination of Chinese and English architecture (three-and-a-half acres in area) surrounds you when you enter the exotic Chandor Gardens. The gardens are alive with sound and movement: the rushing of water, the chirping of birds, and the gentle sway of nature. You get to explore the expansive network of winding paths encompassing a variety of features, including various pleasant ponds, running streams, rock formations, and other forms of scenery. You will also see a large fountain that is one of the largest wall fountains in existence today."

Never been? Make an effort to get out into the community. See the sights, taste the food, and don't forget to support local businesses!

12/22/2022

Due to the wintery weather, Chandor Gardens will be closing early today, and will be closed tomorrow, Dec 23rd through Monday, Dec 26th, and will open as normal on Tuesday, the 27th.

We wish each and every one of you the happiest of holidays and ask that everyone keep warm and cozy.

Merry Christmas!

12/20/2022