# Trinity River Audubon Center: Great Trinity Forest Winter Wetland Boardwalks > Place to go for families in the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Tue–Sun 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (Saturday early-bird access starts 8:00 AM; closed Mondays and… - Dates: Sun, Nov 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, TX 75217 - Ages: All ages welcome; stroller-accessible boardwalks and paved paths near center; indoor interactive nature discovery room; kids under 3 free - Price: Adults $6–$10 (advance online reservation required); Children ages 3–12 $4–$6; Children under 3 Free; National Audubon Society members Free - Schedule: Tue–Sun 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (Saturday early-bird access starts 8:00 AM; closed Mondays and major holidays) - Organizer: Audubon Texas & City of Dallas - Official page: https://trinityriver.audubon.org - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/dallas-fort-worth/activities/trinity-river-audubon-center-great-trinity-forest-winter-wetland-board--listing-d094f4d59dc7d2d581a87390 ## About Located just eight miles south of downtown Dallas, the Trinity River Audubon Center serves as the premier gateway to the Great Trinity Forest—the largest urban bottomland hardwood forest in North America spanning 6,000 acres. Built on a remediated former illegal landfill, this LEED Gold-certified architectural wonder provides families with nearly five miles of nature trails and wooden boardwalks that wind through restored Blackland prairie, calm oxbow lakes, and tranquil river bottomlands. Winter is peak birding season at the center, as thousands of overwintering migratory songbirds, raptors, and waterfowl gather along the wetlands. Families can stroll out to peaceful bird blinds, spot river otters and turtles along the water, and participate in guided Saturday morning bird walks. Inside the visitor center, kids enjoy hands-on discovery rooms with live native snakes, turtles, and interactive conservation exhibits. ## Similar picks in Dallas–Fort Worth - [Klyde Warren Park: Downtown Dallas Winter Great Lawn, Games & Holiday Celebrations](https://grassyknees.com/dallas-fort-worth/activities/klyde-warren-park-downtown-dallas-winter-great-lawn-games-and-holiday--listing-f57a2e374b6af8e97b03e781) — Daily 6:00 AM–11:00 PM; Nancy Best Fountain interactive water and light shows daily at… · Klyde Warren Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 4. 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