10 Epic Outdoor Fun And Free Things To Do In Fort Worth, Texas.

What are the best outdoor things to do in Fort Worth that are fun and free?

It was a frequent question I heard from my friends. Most of the times, it popped up when they had to entertain out-of-town visitors.

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When my husband and son are at school, I like to go around the city with my dog. We are searching for outdoor activities in Fort Worth that are fun and free for the whole family, including for the four-legged baby.

Weekends are exploration times with family. Sometimes we made a day trip from Fort Worth to towns around Dallas Fort Worth for a change of scenery.

After actively finding and doing different activities around the city with my family, I came up with the best fun and free things to do in Fort Worth that you must put on your activity calendar.

Outdoor Fun And Free Things To Do In Fort Worth

1. Walking, hiking, or biking the Trinity River Trails

Over 100 miles of hiking trails connect the city of Fort Worth and its suburbs.

Like a spiderweb, it intertwines the neighborhoods to the business districts, shopping, and parks.

Maybe you have done part of the trails, but I encourage you to wander more.

Ride your bike. Explore by foot or from the back of your horse.

Your dog will enjoy the trails, too.

Don’t forget to snap a picture of the trails at the trailhead so you know where you are going. 

Don’t just walk, though! Look for intriguing things along the trails, like the Trinity Trails mural gallery, birds, plants, and more.

You can also do geocache while walking on the trails.

When my husband and son are at school, I like to walk the trails with my dog. We started from different trailheads in the suburbs and walked towards the city. Usually, we didn’t see too many people on the trails.

One day, we found an interesting spot that led us to the following activities.

2. Chasing waterfalls in Fort Worth

Yes! Waterfalls! Fort Worth may be flat, but it doesn’t mean you can’t find waterfalls here.

The catch is to chase them after a lot of rain. Of course, don’t expect to see tall waterfalls like in Colorado Bend State Park or the one in Wichita Falls. A few feet tall waterfalls are enough to make us happy. 😉

Airfield Falls in Westworth Village is Tarrant County’s biggest natural waterfall.

Go to Sansom Park for another waterfall, and don’t forget Fort Worth Water Gardens.

Another best chance to see waterfalls are along the Trinity Trails.

Unfortunately, I prefer not to mention the location here. I don’t think people who live in the neighborhood will like to see a lot of strangers in their backyards.

Check the Trinity River Trails map and look for a water fountain sign. After all, you are chasing waterfalls!

– Airfield Falls Trailhead & Conservation Park

200 Pumphrey Dr., Westworth Village.

– Marion Sansom Park

2501 Roberts Cut Off Road.  

– Fort Worth Water Gardens

1502 Commerce St.

3. Posing with statues and sculptures

You might not realize how many statues and sculptures spread across Sundance Square and Stockyards.

If you are looking for things to do in Fort Worth this weekend, Saturday and Sunday are the best times to find them. Less traffic and parking is free.

My preferred time is early Saturday morning when most people are still at home in their PJs.

Here are some of my favorite statues and sculptures to pose with:

– The Fort Worth Five Photograph

John Swartz took a picture of Butch Cassidy, The Sundance Kid, and three of their “Wild Bunch” gang members on November 21, 1900.

Franco Alessandrini transformed the most famous Old West photo into a life-size bronze sculpture.

He designed it so that visitors can pose in the outlaws’ laps.

Address: 1006 Houston St.

– John F. Kennedy Sculpture and Exhibit

In November 1963, the President spent a night in Fort Worth before heading to Dallas the next day.

He spoke in front of the Chamber of Commerce and thousands of people who waited outside the Hotel Texas (now Fort Worth Hilton.)

Texas artist Lawrence Ludke created the eight-foot statue.

Address: 916 Main St.

– Man with a Briefcase 

This 50-foot tall guy is towering above Burnett Park, created by Jonathan Borofsky.

He became a landmark at the western entrance to downtown Fort Worth.

Address: 501 W 7th St.

– Statue of Bill Pickett

Bill Picket was the most famous African-American cowboy who invented the technique of bulldogging.

Lisa Perry created this gritty bronze artwork that you can see in the Stockyards.

Address: E Exchange Ave.               

4. Hunting for murals

As one of the leading cultural districts in the nation, Fort Worth jumped to decorate the walls around the city. From people to animals to famous quotes and designs, they are there for you to be discovered.
 
Get in your car, ride your bike, or walk around the alley or parking garage to find them. 

Most murals are at The Foundry District, Foch Street, WestBend, Near Southside, and Sundance Square.

Here’s one of my favorites.

5. Paddling the Trinity River

Bring your kayak and launch it at one of the eight launch sites along the Trinity River.

You can paddle from 1.5 to 14 miles, depending on your energy for the day.

Also, you can paddle your SUP here.

Remember to check the water levels before you go on a paddle trip, and always wear your lifejackets.

6. Doing the Downtown Fort Worth Free Walking Tours

If you want to know more about downtown Fort Worth, join the monthly free downtown Fort Worth Walking Tours by Fort Worth Texas Real Estate. 

Every month, they have different themes, and knowledgeable guides will take you around and tell you everything you want to know about it. 

Usually, it takes place in the morning of the second Saturday. 

All you have to do is sign up online and come to learn about Fort Worth.

I joined the tours many times since 2019, but I still haven’t done all the tours they offer. 

They prepare delicious breakfast burritos for you to enjoy before the tour. And it’s also free.

7. Fly fishing in the Trinity River

Every year in the spring, join the TRWD (Tarrant Regional Water District’s) Flyfest, a celebration of urban fishing on the Trinity River.

Activities during the Flyfest include a big trout contest, casting classes, fly-tying observations, and even cooking demos.

It is a child and dog-friendly event.

Location: along the Trinity’s Clear Fork by the River Park Trailhead.

8. Free community yoga classes

Are you looking for an outdoor yoga with a group of people?

Go to The Trailhead Clearfork. 

Every Saturday morning, they have free community yoga classes at 9 a.m. On Thursday, pay what you can session is at 6-7 p.m.

9. Free all-day bike rentals

Every first Friday of the month in 2024, Blue Zones Project and Fort Worth Bike Sharing are providing free all-day bike rental passes. 

Use a promo code 92020APP or g2020 on the BCycle App when checking out a bike at more than 60 Fort Worth Bike Sharing stations. 

Bikes must be docked back in and checked out every two hours.

10. Watch the cattle drive at the Fort Worth Stockyards

The Fort Worth Herd is the world’s only twice-daily longhorn cattle drive. You can watch it at 11.30 a.m. or 4 p.m.

Note that no drives on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

The Fort Worth Herd Trail Boss determines drive cancelations due to inclement weather and necessary onsite changes.

I have watched it many times, and I still enjoy watching it.

There you go! Enjoy this outdoor fun and free things to do in Fort Worth! Let me know which one/s that you like to do, or want to do.