Trinity Park

Route to Dream Park for the all-abilities playground, Trinity Park Duck Pond for waterfowl and nearby parking, or Forest Park Miniature Railroad for the train station. The park stretches along the river beside the zoo and cultural district.

Parking lots and roadside spaces are distributed near Dream Park, the duck pond, train station, shelters, and trail access. Choose a destination before entering because the 252-acre park is long and major events can close sections.

Restrooms and water fountains are available in selected developed areas and near major family or picnic destinations, not along every trail segment. Train, zoo, and nearby attraction facilities follow separate admission hours.

Yes. Paved walking and cycling paths through the park connect directly to the regional Trinity Trails network, which extends more than 100 miles. Watch for event detours, river flooding, and shared-use traffic.

Dream Park is an inclusive playground designed for children with varied needs, mobility, and abilities. It is a destination within Trinity Park rather than a small neighborhood play area, so route directly to Dream Park parking.

General park access, parking, Dream Park, duck pond, trails, picnic areas, and open space are free. The miniature railroad, reserved shelters, vendors, special events, zoo, gardens, and nearby museums may charge.

Mayfest and other major events, river flooding, trail construction, railroad operations, maintenance, and severe weather can close roads, lots, lawns, or paths independently. Check Fort Worth park notices before a feature-specific visit.

Trinity Park is open every day from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The miniature railroad, restrooms, reserved pavilions, events, and nearby attractions have separate schedules, so park hours do not guarantee every feature is operating.

Yes, but dogs must remain on a leash and visitors must remove pet waste. Trinity Park is not an off-leash dog park; use a designated Fort Worth dog park when off-leash recreation is the goal.

Yes. The park has tables, grills, shelters, and pavilions, and reservable spaces are available through Fort Worth. Public events, runs, and exclusive gatherings require advance approval; alcohol is prohibited and bounce houses are specifically prohibited at Trinity Park.

Trinity Park has pavilions and mature trees along portions of the river corridor, but Dream Park, lawns, trails, the duck pond, event areas, and many river-edge sections are exposed. Pavilion 1 is the only reservable pavilion where restrooms are offered as an added reservation service. Covered picnic structures are not severe-weather shelters; during lightning, flooding, extreme heat, or high wind, leave the river and use an open substantial building or vehicle.

No operating public pool or splash pad is listed at Trinity Park. The City's park page lists a water feature, duck pond, and the Trinity River, but none is identified as a designated swimming facility. Do not use the pond or river as family water play. Forest Park Pool is a separate seasonal aquatic facility nearby, and Fort Worth also lists Marine Park Pool and Sycamore Spray Ground; confirm the chosen facility's current schedule and admission before going.

Trinity Metro Routes 2 and 4 serve the Cultural District and University Drive area beside Trinity Park, and the former DASH corridor also connected downtown with 7th and University near the park. Use Trinity Metro's live planner for Dream Park, the duck pond, Forest Park Pool, the miniature train, trail access, or a specific event because Trinity Park is long and road closures frequently affect the University Drive side.

Trinity Park's clearest family anchors are Frank Kent's Dream Park, the duck pond, the historic WPA shelter, and the station for the Forest Park Miniature Railroad. Paved paths also connect directly to the extensive Trinity Trails river network. These destinations are spread through the 252-acre park, and the zoo, Botanic Garden, and Cultural District museums are nearby but separately operated, so route to the exact park feature you want rather than a neighboring attraction.

Accessibility varies by entrance, route, terrain, and destination. Review the exact mapped subsite and its official source before relying on a specific accessible route.