31. Eagle Mountain Lake
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Description: At Fort Worth’s northeast corner, the 8,738-acre lake brings crowds for waterskiing, fishing, and swimming. Marinas are found along the 200 miles of shoreline, and there are hiking-and-biking trails on the east side at Eagle Mountain Park.
32. Fort Woof Dog Park
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Description: Fort Worth’s first fenced off-leash dog park sits on the east side of the city. Two large fenced areas for dogs to roam include one for dogs 40 pounds and more and a separate area for dogs weighing less than 40 pounds. People sit at picnic areas (but no food is allowed in the park) or at park benches while pups play. There are water stations for two- and four-legged visitors, as well as numerous poop-disposal locations supplied with plastic bags. Rules are strictly enforced; check the Web site for the list, which includes keeping dogs on-leash until they’re inside the entry and making sure dogs wear current vaccination and city tags.
33. Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (817) 392-7410
Description: Barely inside the city limits, the FWNC&R surprises with its wilderness qualities. You’ll discover forest, prairie, and wetlands here on 3,600 acres, with a wealth of native flora and fauna and unlimited opportunities to revel in the countryside. Wander on more than 20 miles of hiking trails, where you’ll see dozens of bird species, buffalo, and the occasional raccoon and possibly fox. Naturalists on staff at the on-site Hardwicke Interpretive Center will give you pointers and help you make the most of your visit. The center sponsors canoe trips, too.
34. Lake Granbury
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Description: An 8,500-acre lake about 40 minutes southwest of Fort Worth, Lake Granbury is big for fishing, camping, and picnicking. Its shoreline has become the setting for many a retiree’s dream home.
35. Trinity Park
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (817) 392-5757
Description: The city’s favorite may be Trinity Park, winding along the Trinity River between the Cultural District and downtown. The trails that span the entire park have hosted such annual events as the American Heart Walk and Mayfest. It’s where you feed feathered friends at the Duck Pond and ride the miniature train.
36. Youth Baseball
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (817) 732-9600
Description: The City of Fort Worth coordinates with the city’s Youth Sports Council to offer free league play for children ages 5 to 17. The season lasts from March through May.
37. Adult Basketball
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (817) 871-7690
Description: The city’s Athletics Section offers two adult men’s basketball seasons, spring and fall. You must join a team to play in the 10 regular-season games and the following playoffs. Choose between recreational league play on Monday night and competitive league play on Wednesday night.
38. Youth Basketball
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (817) 732-9600
Description: In summer and winter, there is league play for kids 5 to 17. A state tournament follows the winter season.
39. Bikes On The Bus
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Description: The T, Fort Worth’s city bus system, offers bike racks on all bus fronts.
40. Fort Worth Runners Club
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Description: Each month, this group sponsors a walk and a run for individuals and families. There’s a newsletter and a calendar of social events, too.
41. Fort Worth United Soccer League
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Description: The city’s oldest and largest competitive soccer club teaches skills to young men and women and organizes season and tournament play.
42. North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Description: A youth soccer outfit serves the area of northern Tarrant County. Seasonal play stretches from early fall through early May.
43. Youth Soccer
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (817) 732-9600
Description: Free league play is offered to all youth ages 5 to 17 years old, with a free youth sports clinic prior to the season.
44. City Adult League
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (817) 871-7690
Description: There’s recreational and competitive play every night of the week at Gateway Park, on Fort Worth’s east side, during winter and fall seasons.
45. City Youth League
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (817) 732-9600
Description: The city coordinates with the Youth Sports Council of Fort Worth to give girls ages 5 to 17 league instruction and play.