Trinity River Audubon Center Nature center with trails in Dallas, TX
Trinity River Audubon Center is a nature center at 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, TX 75217. Hours: Monday, closed; Tuesday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm; Saturday, 8 am to 4 pm; Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm. Call (214) 309-5801.
A 120-acre nature center with nearly five miles of trails, ten miles south of downtown Dallas. Visits are free with online registration. Trail hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm.
Closed. Opens Tue 9 am- Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm
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Hours
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When is the Trinity River Audubon Center open?
Trail hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm, as stated on the center's registration page. On Saturdays, early access at 8 am is available with reserved tickets. The center is closed on Mondays.
Is the Trinity River Audubon Center free?
Yes. Visits are free, but every visitor registers online first. All trail access requires registration, and the ticket must be shown to enter the property. Parking is free too.
How do I reserve a visit?
Register online on the center's General Admission Reservation page and pick a day and an entry time. Timed entry tickets are offered on the hour until 2 pm. Visitors must leave the property by closing time, whatever their entry time.
Where do I park?
Parking is available at no charge. Two parking lots a short distance from the visitor center hold 140 self-park spaces. Parking on the grass is prohibited.
Can I get there by DART?
Yes. Take the Green Line train to Buckner Station, then DART Bus route 466. Get off at the large brown Trinity River Audubon Center sign on the left side of the road. The visitor center is about a half mile walk from the main entrance.
Can I bring my dog?
No. Dogs, horses and other animals are prohibited, except service animals.
Can I ride a bike on the trails?
No. Bicycles are not allowed on the center's trails. Biking is permitted on the City of Dallas Great Trinity Forest Trail and AT&T Trail, which connect near the center.
What is there to see at the center?
Nearly five miles of nature trails run through hardwood forest, wetlands and prairie on 120 acres. The center also holds guided bird walks and other public programs, listed on its event calendar.
Can I have a picnic or go fishing there?
Picnics are permitted in the designated picnic areas only. Fishing is prohibited, as are hunting, camping, and swimming, walking or boating in the ponds. Alcohol and smoking are not allowed.
Can I fly a drone or take professional photos?
Drone photography and video are prohibited. Professional photography needs a permit.
Are there snakes on the trails?
Yes. The center states that both venomous and non-venomous snakes are on the premises and asks visitors to keep a safe distance. Poisonous plants, including poison ivy, are also on the property. Shoes are required at all times.
Who do I call with a question?
The registration page gives 214-309-5801 and the email trac@audubon.org. It also asks groups larger than 10 to tell the center ahead of time.
Admission and parking
- General admissionOnline registration required. Show the ticket to enterFree
- Parking140 self-park spaces in two lotsFree
- Professional photographyBy permit
Closed on Mondays. Timed entry tickets are offered on the hour until 2 pm. The trails are closed when the building is closed.