The preserve is located at 5201 Bowman Springs Road in Arlington, Texas (GPS coordinates 32°39’44.1″N, 97°13’23.4″W). It is easiest to get there from I-20 to the north or from Kennedale Pkwy. to the southwest.
It is open from 5:00am to 10:00pm. Except during planned events, there are no staff or volunteers present, and note that there are no restroom facilities at the preserve. Arlington Parks & Recreation Department rules can be seen in the box shown below – please note that no horses, bicycles, or motorized vehicles are allowed on trails, and dogs must be kept on a leash.
We recommend that visitors wear sturdy shoes and bring water, especially during summer. You might consider binoculars or a camera with zoom lens for birding or to get a good look at the turtles in the ponds. You may get a very close look at wildlife such as lizards or dragonflies, but please remember you cannot capture, pick, or dig up any living things. We hope you will “leave no trace.”
In case of emergency, call 911; if you have a question for Arlington Parks & Recreation Department, call 817-459-5474 or see their website https://www.arlingtontx.gov/city_hall/departments/parks_recreation
Directions
To help locate the preserve and the surrounding area and roads, click HERE to view a map of the area.