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Bahama Beach
Bahama Beach Waterpark
1895 Campfire Circle
Dallas, TX 75201
214.331.4900
Bahama Beach Waterpark is a great way to cool off the whole family or celebrate a birthday! They offer birthday packages and group rates.
Cedar Ridge Preserve
Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Road
Dallas, TX 75218
214.515.6500
Hours
Open Daily: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission
$9.50 for adults
$8 for seniors 65 and older
$6 for children 3-12
Free for Arboretum members and children two and under
On-site parking is $5
Dallas Zoo
650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway
Dallas, TX 75203
214.670.5656
www.dallas-zoo.com
Hours
Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission
Free to Members
Adult: $10.00
Senior (65+): $7.00
Child (3-11): $7.00
Child (under 3): Free
Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
9601 Fossil Ridge Road
Fort Worth, TX 76135
817.237.1111
A hidden jewel with a wilderness comprised of forests, wetlands, and prairies. There are 20 miles of hiking trails and a friendly staff at the Hardwick Interpretive Center to help make the most of your visit.
Summer Hours
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sat - Sun: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Winter Hours
Mon - Sun: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission
$ 4 Adults
$ 2 Child (3-17 years old, under 3 FREE)
$ 3 Senior (65+)
From 10 am - 12 pm, join a naturalist for a leisurely hike on the trails of the FWNC&R. Hikes feature current natural history events such as blooming wildflowers, commonly seen insects, birds, and other animals and current projects on the Refuge. Water and appropriate clothing suggested. Call 817.237.1111 for more information.
Saturdays | 10 am - 12 pm: Nature Hike
Sunday, July 18 | 12 pm - 4 pm: Canoe Fest
Friday, July 23 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am: Preschool Discovery Club
Hawaiian Falls Firewheel Waterpark - Garland
Hawaiian Falls Firewheel Waterpark - Mansfield
Hawaiian Falls Firewheel Waterpark - The Colony
Katy Trail
Dallas, TX
214.303.1180
The trail head begins at Victory Park and winds through Dallas to Airline Road in Highland Park. Three-and-a-half miles of wide paved trail great for biking, running, and skating. Open until 11 p.m. in the summer months and 9 p.m. the rest of the year. The trail is lit in the early morning and after dark. No bathrooms.
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
201 East Jones
Lewisville, TX 75057
972.219.3930
Hours
Mon - Fri: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Admission
$5 per person
Children 5 and under free
North Richland Hills Family Waterpark (NRH20)
Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve
3401 East Spring Creek Parkway
Plano, TX 75074
972.941.7263
Park is scheduled to open this summer! It will offer approximately 4 miles of soft surface trails, an all weather recreational trail, and has a pond. Woodland and prairie grasses abound for great bird watching! Call for updates and progress on the park.
Owens Spring Creek Farm
1401 East Lookout Drive
Richardson, TX 75082
972.235.0192
Conducting educational spring tours where children can experience different areas of the farm, including feeding animals and viewing artifacts in the museum.
River Legacy Park in Arlington
703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard
Arlington, TX 76006
817.860.6752
Hours
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Naturalist-led Nature Walks every Saturday with birding and seasonal themes. Free, but RSVPs required. Call ahead to sign up.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park
3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75210
214.428.7476
Hours
Mon - Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Top Golf
8787 Park Lane
Dallas, TX 75231
214.341.9600
Top Golf is a game where everyone can play and compete. The game is played aiming at targets ranging from 25 to 250 yards from covered all weather suites. Bring your own clubs or they will provide them at no extra cost. Alternatively, you can play on Mini-Golf courses. Some options to include are pizza, drinks, cupcakes or the use of the batting cages.
Trinity River Audubon Center
6500 South Loop 12
Dallas, TX 75217
214.398.8722
This 120-acre site offers miles of hiking, picnic places, and nature viewing. To help families explore the natural beauty of the Great Trinity Forest, a learning center provides hands-on experiences, information, and classes geared to families and children.
