9601 Fossil Ridge Road
Fort Worth, Texas 76135
817.237.1111

A short drive from downtown Fort Worth, you'll find the largest city-owned nature refuge in the country - the Fort Worth Nature
Center & Refuge.

The Nature Center was established as a wildlife refuge in 1964, and since then has grown to 3,600 acres of rolling prairies,
woodlands, and wetlands bordering the West Fork of the Trinity River. A popular attraction at the Nature
Center are the trails - 25 miles of breathtaking scenery, ranging from wheelchair accessible paths to
challenging hiking trails through rocky outcrops and peaceful woodlands.

The Nature Center is home to over 200 migratory birds, making it a popular bird-watching destination.
Raccoons, skunks, bobcats, deer, squirrels, opossum, beaver and many turtles, lizards and snakes make their
home here as well. The Nature Center's buffalo herd is another unique feature, and the Nature Center offers
scheduled hayrides to the buffalo at feeding time.

Educational programs are offered for everyone - from preschoolers to adults. Family activities, canoeing and
natural history classes are offered throughout the year.

For additional information, visit the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge website or call 817-237-1111.

Downloadable Trail Map