A hub for outdoor activity – right on the Trinity River!
This waterfront venue is also a hub for outdoor activity in Fort Worth. You’ll find kayak and stand up paddleboard rentals, boat tours, public art, bike share station, kayak launches, direct access to the Trinity Trails and even a public beach.
Summer Beach Schedule
Daily Trinity River water activities available at the Panther Island Pavilion beach venue.
Backwoods Paddlesports
Paddling the Trinity River is a unique way to explore Fort Worth! Backwoods Paddlesports rents kayaks, tandem kayaks, canoes and stand up paddleboards March through November. Take a paddle up the Clear or West Forks of the Trinity River. This portion of the Trinity River is calm which makes it perfect for a laid-back journey.
Major Ripley Arnold Statue
The city’s largest bronze monument honoring Fort Worth founder, Major Ripley Allen Arnold, is located in John V. McMillan Plaza. Learn about this figure from Fort Worth history surrounded by views of downtown and the Trinity River.
Trinity Trails
TRWD’s Trinity Trails System winds through much of Fort Worth and is one of the Metroplex’s most used recreational facilities. Encompassing more than 100 miles, it provides an excellent venue for trail users to bike, walk, run or even ride horses. It is Cowtown, after all.