The Nature Center is closed Saturday, 1/24/2026 due to the winter weather warning

We hope to reopen Monday, January 26 at 9am

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Celebrating 30 Years of the Nature Center

Our key initiative is to educate the next generation of environmental stewards using the resources of River Legacy Park and River Legacy Nature Center. Starting with children as young as 3 years old, our environmental education programs expose children to the wonders of nature and their place in it. Through education, we preserve the Trinity River and its unique eco-system.

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Mon-Sat | 9am – 5pm

703 NW Green Oaks Blvd.
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817-860-6752

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Fundraising Events

Sporting Clay Fun Shoot
River Legacy Fall Festival
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Great Backyard Bird Count
Earth Day Festival
W.A.T.E.R. Festival
Art Contest

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7 Nature-Inspired Activities to Enjoy With Your Family This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time for slowing down, reconnecting, and reflecting on the people and places we are grateful for. At River Legacy Nature Center, gratitude

7 Creative Art Mediums Your Kids Can Use to Enter Our Summer Art Contest

Summer is the perfect time for kids to slow down, spend time in nature, and let their creativity flourish. And what better way to do

2025 Spring Break Activities at River Legacy Nature Center

Looking for a fun and educational way to spend Spring Break? Join us at River Legacy Nature Center for a week full of exciting themed

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Park hours: 5 am - 10 pm Science Center Hours: 9am – 5pm

703 NW Green Oaks Blvd.
Arlington, TX 76006

817-860-6752

Photography Policy

Everyone is welcome to take casual pictures of the beautiful landscape, animals or unique building features at River Legacy Living Science Center. Professional photography or videography is not allowed, with the exception of photographers hired to take pictures during scheduled weddings or venue rentals at River Legacy Living Science Center.

Please follow these guidelines while taking pictures at River Legacy Living Science Center:

DO:

Take pictures during operating hours of River Legacy Living Science Center, Mondays through Saturdays, 9 am to 5 pm
Stay on trails, walkways or grass
Set up your photos in a manner that does not disrupt events, classes or maintenance

DO NOT:

Obstruct the trails, bridges or walkways
Tamper with equipment, tools or signs
Enter an area barricaded in any manner
Allow or encourage your patrons to climb on trees or rock walls
Allow your patrons to pick flowers, foliage or damage plant material or hardscape
Attach any item to plant material, trees or buildings
Bring animals into River Legacy Living Science Center except as assistance to disabled individuals
Interrupt or obstruct access to weddings, public programs or other events scheduled at River Legacy Living Science Center
Enter a closed gate area

River Legacy Living Science Center staff or security may approach you to discuss alternatives for your photographs or video if it interferes with any class, event or maintenance that is in progress.

Professional photography in River Legacy Park is by permit only. Contact the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department at 817.459.5473 to apply for a permit.