The Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge grounds are open every day (except Thanksgiving and Christmas ).

Entrance Fees to the Refuge are:

$4.00 per adult
$2.00 per child ( 3 - 17 years of age; under 3 free)
$3.00 per senior ( age 65+)

The Park Operating Hours are:

Winter Hours (October - April)

Monday - Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Summer Hours (May - September)

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

The Hardwicke Interpretive Center is open Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sunday 12:00-4:30 p.m. In addition, a few selected programs and activities take place before or after hours offering additional opportunities to visit. You can call us at (817) 392-7410.