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Best for hikers, birders, wildlife watchers, families with school-age children, and visitors prepared for a half-day outdoors.
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Overview
The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge protects more than 3,600 acres of forests, prairies, and wetlands around Lake Worth, with more than 20 miles of trails and opportunities to see bison, deer, birds, and other native wildlife. The Hardwicke Interpretive Center provides an educational starting point for exploring the refuge.
Details
- Setting: Outdoor
- Time needed: Half Day
- Planning: Drop-In
- Availability: Year-Round
What to Know
No new visitors may enter after 4 p.m. Seasonal opening time is 7 a.m. from May through September and 8 a.m. from October through April. Bicycles and jogging are not allowed on trails; dogs must remain leashed and cannot enter the interpretive center.
Location
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9601 Fossil Ridge Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76135
Access Notes
No new visitors may enter after 4 p.m. Seasonal opening time is 7 a.m. from May through September and 8 a.m. from October through April. Bicycles and jogging are not allowed on trails; dogs must remain leashed and cannot enter the interpretive center.
Pricing Details
Admission is $6 for adults ages 13–64, $3 for seniors 65+, $2 for children ages 3–12, and free for children under 3. Dogs are $1. Programs and rentals may carry additional fees.
Accessibility Details
The Nature Center identifies the Hardwicke Interpretive Center, Marsh Boardwalk, and Limestone Ledge Trail as wheelchair accessible; it states that the remaining trails are not. Call ahead for program-specific questions.
Parking Details
On-site parking is available near the interpretive center and trail access. Use designated spaces only and observe gate-closing times.
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