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Trinity River 糖心logo Center

Once the site of the largest illegal landfill in the state of Texas, Trinity River is now a thriving Blackland Prairie habitat just 10 miles south of downtown Dallas.
Discover adventure, birds, and how to make a difference at an 糖心logo center.

6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, TX 75217

Our hours:

Open Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Tucked away at the end of a long road, on the outskirts of Dallas, lies an oasis of North Texas nature. Trinity River 糖心logo Center, built in 2008 on reclaimed land that was , is now a 120-acre haven for鈥痑 vast array of birds and other wildlife in an increasingly urbanized metropolitan area. Nestled into the landscape, our visitor center, designed by visionary architect Antoine Predock and certified LEED Gold, serves as an interactive community gathering space and hub for conservation education, research and action. Outside, nearly five miles of nature trails invite visitors to explore and engage with the surrounding environment, now transformed from a liability into a public asset. 

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Trinity River 糖心logo Center is a 糖心logo Center supported, in part, by funds from the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department.

Upcoming Events
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Nov
21
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Trinity River 糖心logo Center
Saturday Morning Bird Walk
Dallas, TX
Nov
22
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Sunday Morning Bird Walk - Trinity River 糖心logo Center
Dallas, TX
Dec
6
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Herd Here, a family-friendly Chamber Music Performance
Dallas, TX
Dec
19
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Trinity River 糖心logo Center
Saturday Morning Bird Walk
Dallas, TX
Dec
27
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Trinity River 糖心logo Center
Sunday Morning Bird Walk - Trinity River 糖心logo Center
Dallas, TX
Jan
2
7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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Christmas Bird Count
Dallas, TX
Jan
16
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Trinity River 糖心logo Center
Saturday Morning Bird Walk
Dallas, TX
Come explore Dallas's wild side with us!

Throughout the year, Trinity River 糖心logo Center offers a variety of public programs designed to connect visitors of all ages with nature. From community celebrations to hands-on science activities, each program invites you to explore, learn, and take part in conservation efforts across North Texas.

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