Hours & Admission

Refuge Hours
Winter (Oct-Apr) 8 AM – 5 PM
Summer Weekdays (May-Sept)
7 AM – 5 PM
Summer Weekends (May-Sept)
7 AM – 7 PM

Hardwicke Interpretive Center
Year Round 9 AM – 4:30 PM

$5 Adults (13-64)
$2 Children (3-12, under 3 FREE)
$3 Seniors (65+)
$1 Discount per person (with Military ID-Active/Retired)

9601 Fossil Ridge Road
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(817) 392-7410

Map & Driving Directions

Join The Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge

Nature Center Notes

Bison have been moved to East pasture and can be viewed from Buffalo Road.

Come see our bison calves

All trails are open

Nature Center open daily 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Trails and Treats, Oct 25 from 5 – 7 p.m.

Trails & Treats is on October 25 from 5 – 7 p.m. Location will be at our Refuge Service Center like last year. Event is FREE. Hayrides are available for $5/person (Cash Only). Kids, wear your costumes. For questions, please call the Visitors’ Center at (817) 392-7410.

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life by enrolling and educating our community in the preservation and protection of natural areas while standing as an example of these same principles and values in North Central Texas.