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Welcome to

Trinity River ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ 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 ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ center.

6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, TX 75217

Our hours:

Open Hours: 9:00am - 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 ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center, built in 2008 on reclaimed land that was , is now a 120-acre haven for a 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 ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center is a ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center supported, in part, by funds from the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department.

Upcoming Events
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Jun
20
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Trinity River ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center
Saturday Morning Bird Walk
Dallas, TX
Jun
28
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Trinity River ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center
Sunday Morning Bird Walk - Trinity River ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center
Dallas, TX
Jul
7
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Trinity River ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center
TRAC Summer Camp Ages 8-12
Dallas, TX
Jul
8
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Trinity River ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center
TRAC Summer Camp Ages 8-12
Dallas, TX
Jul
9
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Trinity River ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center
TRAC Summer Camp Ages 8-12
Dallas, TX
Jul
10
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Trinity River ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center
TRAC Summer Camp Ages 8-12
Dallas, TX
Jul
12
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Trinity River ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center
Science Sunday
Dallas, TX
Scissor-tails and Cocktails
Scissor-tails and Cocktails Flyer

Scissor-tails & Cocktails 2026 was a success! Thank you to our sponsors, including Oncor and Stream Realty for their generous contributions, and all our friends and supporters for attending! Please enjoy these pictures of the  evening!

Come explore Dallas's wild side with us!

Throughout the year, Trinity River ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ 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.

Check out our event calendar!
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