River Legacy Parks is a sprawling urban oasis located in Arlington, Texas, along the Trinity River. It covers over 1,300 acres and offers a wide range of outdoor recreational activities and natural attractions for visitors to enjoy.
Crystal Canyon Natural Area has an elevation in range from 20 to 100 feet. The park has a highly diverse geologic profile. Evidence suggests a near-shore marine environment might have existed between the lower and higher layers at one time. Marine shales, siltstones, mudstone containing inner beds of calcareous fossil clams, gypsum layers and fine grain sandstone have been found on the site.
The Village Creek area is a stem of the West Fork Trinity River. The water stream routes southwest from Arlington, Texas, and tapers just south of Cross Timber, Texas.
The Japanese Garden in Fort Worth, Texas, is a serene and beautiful destination known for its peaceful atmosphere and traditional Japanese landscaping. It provides a peaceful escape and an opportunity to experience the beauty of Japanese landscape design without leaving Texas. It's a popular destination for nature lovers, photographers, and those seeking a quiet and reflective space.
Stretched along the banks of the Trinity River and nestled next to the Fort Worth Zoo, Trinity Park is home to a duck pond, a miniature train, several playgrounds and Trinity Trails, the best hiking and biking trails around town. Picnic pavilions, restrooms and water fountains are scattered throughout the park.
The Fort Worth Water Gardens is a stunning and unique urban park located in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. Designed by architect Philip Johnson, the water features provide a tranquil and beautiful escape for visitors. The Water Gardens were designed by Philip Johnson and were dedicated in 1974. The park's design is modern and features three distinct pools with different water features.
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden (109 acres) is a botanical garden located at 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas. The garden was established in 1934 and is the oldest botanic garden in Texas, with 2,501 species of native and exotic plants in its 21 specialty gardens.