Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge

Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge - 3,621 Acres on Lake Worth

3,621-acre nature refuge in northwest Fort Worth along Lake Worth, one of the largest city-owned nature centers in the United States. The site includes 20+ miles of trails through prairie, forest, and wetland habitats, plus a free-roaming bison herd.

Programs for Kids

Programming through Fort Worth Parks. Programs include:
- Summer Natural History Adventure camps
- Spring Break Camps (bird tours, bison feeding hayrides, hikes, canoeing, prairie netting)
- School field trips
- Family programs
- Hands-on scientific activities

What's Included

• 3,621 acres of prairie, forest, and wetland
• 20+ miles of trails
• Free-roaming bison herd
• Hardwicke Interpretive Center
• Boardwalks over Greer Island Marsh

Experience

Fort Worth families use the Nature Center as a recurring outdoor destination for true wilderness within city limits. The Fossil Ridge Road location is in northwest Fort Worth along Lake Worth, reachable from Loop 820 and Jacksboro Highway.