River Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a unique private/public partnership with the City of Arlington to operate and enhance the Nature Center. This one-of the-kind sustainable designed nature center serves as the gateway to River Legacy Park. Nestled into a clearing of existing land contours and oak groves, the 12,000-square-foot nature center was designed with minimal impact to the environment. The Center houses the Foundation’s environmental education programs, including Nature School and Summer Classes, and offers public programs and special events.

The Nature Center is open from 9 am to 5 pm Mondays through Saturdays. The Center’s Discovery Room features interactive exhibits and technology that allows you to virtually immerse yourselves in the woodland environments of the adjacent River Legacy Park. The Center’s Atrium with its self-exploration activity tables, terrariums with native wildlife, and surrounding nature trails are free to explore. There is a nominal entry fee for the Discovery Room and seasonal visiting exhibits.