The Tandy Hills Natural Area, located in the middle of downtown Fort Worth, is 160 acres of indigenous prairie, and with more than 500 species of native plants, it has a full complement of flora that calls the land home.
Undeveloped and in its (mostly) natural state, Tandy Hills gives visitors a peek into the history of not only the city of Fort Worth, but north Texas as well. The area is spectacular in and of itself, and has, remarkably, managed to resist development; it serves as a field trip destination for Fort Worth schoolchildren, and hosts a variety of events, including the annual Prairie Fest (being held in 2012 on March 31, April 28, and May 26.
One of the most striking features of Tandy Hills Natural Area is the wildflowers, which put on a show of color in the spring that can’t be matched in the DFW metroplex.
Fort Worth declared the land a Natural Area in 1987, although the city obtained the land in the 1960s. It has been managed by the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge since 1990.
The Natural Area has its own group, the Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area, dedicated to protecting and preserving Tandy Hills. If you’re a fan of Tandy Hills and would like to be involved, you can become a friend by filling out and submitting this form.
If you’d just like to visit to see the wildflowers or spend time in nature, stop on by. There’s an added bonus, too: in addition to the Natural Area, Tandy Hills Park is also located here, and adds recreation opportunities with a playground, picnic facilities, and trails. Tandy Hills Natural Area is located at 3400 View Street, adjacent to I-30.
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