Boardwalk bridge over water leading to a building in the distance
Welcome to

Trinity River ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center is a ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center supported, in part, by funds from the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department.

Scissor-tails and Cocktails
A Flyer for Scissor-tails and Cocktails

A Spring fundraiser benefitting the Trinity River ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center.

May 14th, 2026

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Upcoming Events
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May
14
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Trinity River ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Scissor-tails and Cocktails 2026
Dallas, TX
Community Fundraiser
May
16
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Trinity River ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Saturday Morning Bird Walk
Dallas, TX
May
24
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Trinity River ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Sunday Morning Bird Walk - Trinity River ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Dallas, TX
May
28
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Trinity River ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Homeschool Days
Dallas, TX
Jun
1
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Trinity River ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Facility Rental - Perot Museum Summer Discovery Camps
Dallas, TX
Jun
14
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Trinity River ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Science Sunday
Dallas, TX
Jun
20
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Trinity River ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Saturday Morning Bird Walk
Dallas, TX
Come explore Dallas's wild side with us!

Throughout the year, Trinity River ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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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