Needed to take a mental health day, so I headed out onto the open road not really sure where I wanted to go. Then I remembered to check out Tandy Hills Natural Area. As usual, I didn't come prepared with anything more than one bottle of water. If you come out here, please bring a canteen or Camelbak. Anyway, I was very impressed with the city's investment in the area. The wildflower section was beautiful, and the trails were very well marked. In fact, I traversed the trails for about half an hour before walking back to the vehicle. There is a playground area for the children. I will most definitely come back out here again. read more

Tandy Hills Natural Area - Parks Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Tandy Hills is one of those hidden treasures in Fort Worth. You can see it from I-30, but you need to know what you're looking for and where. And you also need to know how to get there, it's not well advertised. And maybe it's a good thing that it's not well advertised. I'm a visitor, so I can't give a lot of info about usage. But it's hidden away, with no parking lot (lots of street parking), and a normal sign. I'd think that it's never too busy. "Natural area" describes land that has few improvements, just several trails and a few benches where there are good views. This is what you get at Tandy Hills. Having moved from the East Bay region of the SF Bay Area several years ago, this parkland reminds me of several regional parks, especially Carquinez Strait and Morgan Territory. Here's a big minus. This hidden treasure has other things that are hidden away: homeless encampments. When you explore off the established trail, and come across a weathered tent with a setup that makes it clear that someone has lived here for a while, that ruins the exploration. Reminds me too much of the rapidly-failing metro area I escaped from. Tandy Hills is a scenic place to get your exercise in and build some cardio going up and down the hills. If you're hosting a visitor who thinks that Texas is only cowboys, oil wells, and tumbleweeds, take them here. read more

Tandy Hills Natural Area - Decent meadow with a view of downtown Fort Worth. - Parks Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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Beautiful place! We took family pictures here. You can see downtown Fort Worth. Lovely!

In the Springtime Tandy Hills Natural Area is often green and lovely.  There's a nice area to walk with some good elevation changes, which loans itself to some decent cardio. Unfortunately, there's way too much freeway noise through this park for a visit to be completely relaxing, but it's still a good place in the Forth Worth area to come for a run or a walk. Tip: The park is dog-friendly too, so you can bring Fido for a walk :-) read more

I've been on trails and hikes all along the west coast and decided I need to do more outdoorsy things near and around Fort Worth to get my family out a little more. Yes, I was disappointed there were no sequoias and waterfalls, but this is Texas and I can't have big expectations. There are different trails that are marked and then you also run into trails that are not. Even getting to the trails was confusing, but not. Lol If you plan on going, start at the playground. If you walk past the playground you will see benches on a circular slab of cement. Keep walking in that direction and you'll run into markers for the trails. Expect some steep inclines and wear sunscreen and bug spray, and of course, bring water on hot days. No doubt, we will return. And they host different events throughout the year that have caught my attention. read more

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Gorgeous area!! It's absolutely beautiful at sunset!! So many wildflowers and trails!! Gorgeous view of the city from a far! read more

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Loved this park until all the white folk started gentrifying the area. Before you had to walk in between a bunch of bushes and trees and get lost in there. You would run into nice homeless folk living it up and eventually find a good spot to chill. Now it's all chopped and screwed. No trees. No wildlife. Just a bunch of land stripped of its beauty. The rock overlooking downtown was a nice addition though. That's the spot for sunsets and for sunrises, the benches hidden on the other side. In conclusion, white people ruin everything. read more

What a pretty little spot. Went here for PrairieFest today and enjoyed it. A good amount of wildflowers and grassy beauty . There are a number of trails leading off here and there if you want to get in some healthy exercise (but unlike me, remember to bring water) I saw bees, baby goats and doggies, painters and crafts, and lots of big blue sky. They had live music, and people were hanging out, enjoying the area. I saw frisbees being thrown, and I brought some bubbles to blow. It isn't a giant festival, but it is a nice stop on a pretty day. I hope to go back to the area at a less crowded time and enjoy some quiet walks. Overall I'd say it was a small but cute festival and a pretty and natural slice of prairie land which is becoming hard to find these days. Get out and enjoy some sunshine! read more

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In a galaxy far far away....okay, it's just East Fort Worth....on the second Saturday night of each month there is a super cool, absolutely free, family friendly event that happens at this sweet little park. GPS can get you to the park, and like others have shared, you are driving through a residential neighborhood, but don't despair! Once you arrive, you'll leave this world and the streets and houses behind for a trip into the great expanse above us known as space! The event is a Star Party, hosted by volunteers from the Fort Worth Astronomical Society (they have a website for the society and this event). These folks have big hearts and great love of observing the night skies. They graciously share their hobby with anyone who wants to stop by and take a peek through the numerous telescopes they set up. They'll point out whatever they happen to spy in sky. On the night I went, it was Jupiter and four of its moons, an asteroid and M3, a globular cluster of stars. You should plan to arrive at the park just before sunset so you can get a lay of the land and meet the astronomers. There is curbside parking and you'll see the telescopes just a few yards down a very well-maintained sidewalk. The whole route is paved, making it wheelchair and stroller friendly. Leave when you want, but since it will be after dark, don't worry-there are enough nearby street lights that you won't need a flashlight. In fact, flashlights are discouraged since they can interfere with those who might be photographing the stars. The party is even held in winter, I've been told (bundle up!) and the skies are even clearer for better viewing then. See how much I learned?! I gave the park and this event five stars, but really.....the stars were limitless! read more

This place is amazing. Some idiot gave this one star and said you can see it all in ten minutes. This person was not at this Tandy Hills. Ten minutes will get you halfway from view street to 30 and back. This place has lots of trails and you can get pretty turned around if not careful. I'll go with my dogs and we will hike for an hour on the trails. The spring time is particularly beautiful. You'll also find the best overlooks of downtown anywhere in the city. Absolutely awesome. Lots of geocaches here too. read more

This is an unexpected gem in an urban area. Note that it is a natural area, not a park. There are a dozen trails but they are not marked and not maintained except by friends/volunteers. Keep your eyes peeled for rare native prairie plants. Beware, it's muddy after rains. read more

Love this lovely natural prairie. My older brother use to campout in this wilderness years ago with boyscouts.I trail run. There are so few unpaved/bike overrun parks left. Lets please keep it in its state it is in...natural, untouched. Beautiful in the spring at the Spring festival too. read more