With spring showers on the horizon, bluebonnet season is nearly here. These iconic Texas blooms typically make their grand entrance from mid to late March through April — though Mother Nature loves to keep us guessing. Keep an eye out — you might spot the first blooms any day now.
Declared the official state flower in 1901, bluebonnets were a Texas staple long before they took over Instagram. In the 1930s, the Texas Highway Department began scattering seeds along roadsides, creating a springtime spectacle that still has drivers pulling over for “just one more picture” every year.
Here’s where to find them:
Warren Park’s Freedom Meadow
7599 Eldorado Pkwy. Frisco
Freedom Meadow is a tribute to those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. The Frisco Fire Department keeps the meadow well watered, which is why so many bluebonnets bloom here. In 2019, the city of Frisco incited a controlled burn to kill invasive grasses and promote the growth of bluebonnets and other native wildflowers in the area.
Monarch View Park
Panther Creek Parkway & Teel Parkway, Frisco
At Monarch View Park in Frisco you’ll find one of the best playgrounds for young kids in the area, it’s also one of the prettiest, set among beautiful gardens. Monarch View Park, Frisco also features a native wildflower prairie area designed to aid migrating monarch butterflies as well as native Texan birds. At this time of year, that native wildflower prairie is blooming with bluebonnets.
Pearson Acres Park
7550 Teel Pkwy, Frisco
The city of Frisco also recommends Pearson Acres Park for those eager to see North Texas’ wildflowers. Plus even on scorching days, visitors can delight in the park's play structures, thanks to the protective canopy overhead. A shaded section furnished with seating and tables offers an ideal spot for a picnic after seeing the bluebonnets.
Wildflower Loop along Big Bluestem Trail at Grand Park
5001 Cotton Gin Rd., Frisco
The Big Bluestem Trail is the perfect afternoon adventure for folks who love nature. The trail spans 2.2 miles round-trip, with a detour through the wildflower meadow loop. The area is full of North Teaxs’ native grasses, animals and wildflowers, of course, including bluebonnets.
Mt. Zion Cemetery, Frisco
The Zion Cemetery in Frisco is known for its surrounding hill that becomes covered in bluebonnets during the springtime. For this reason, Zion Cemetery is a very popular place to take bluebonnet photos and is featured in many "best places to see bluebonnets" lists. However, a “No Trespassing” sign was placed in the greenbelt in 2021, indicating that it is not permitted to walk into the bluebonnet field. Please respect the boundaries of the nearby neighborhood and do not trespass. You can observe the bluebonnets from inside Zion Cemetery when it is open. Click here to read more about this popular spot and why it's probably best to avoid it.
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
1 Nature Pl, McKinney
The Heard Museum doesn’t only have everything you would ever want to know about wildlife and natural sciences — it also has bluebonnets. A spokesperson for the Heard Museum previously said they have a patch of bluebonnets at the front by the main building. However, she noted that, this far north in Texas, it’s harder for bluebonnets to flourish. Because of that, she also recommends checking medians on the highways. To get into the museum, you need to make sure you buy tickets first by clicking here.
The Trail at the Woods
1424 Rollins Dr, Allen
The median in the intersection of Bethany Drive and Alma Drive is usually packed full of bluebonnets. Yes, this is a median in the middle of a busy road. Are the bluebonnets pretty here? Yes. But do you really want to risk your life getting to them? There are a lot of better options on this list. But it’s still nice to take a drive and look from your windows as you pass by.
Bluebonnets won’t stick around for long, so enjoy them while you can. If you’re looking for more spots to see the flowers, visit Local Profile’s guide to bluebonnets in Plano.
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