About Us
Our History
The Foundation was started by a group of visionary citizens who saw the potential of a premier park in land. Today, River Legacy Parks is a 1,300-acre urban oasis following the curves of the Trinity River. The Parks’ ecological diversity of bottomland forest, wetlands and prairies provides abundant habitat for countless birds, fish, mammals and native plants. River Legacy Foundation continues to work hand-in-hand with the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department to provide funding for the preservation and expansion of River Legacy Parks. Recognizing a need for an educational facility to ensure future stewards of the parkland, The Foundation developed River Legacy Nature Center.
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Our Mission
To preserve and enhance land along the Trinity River and its tributaries as an extraordinary recreational, educational and natural resource.
Our Philosophy
Below embodies our three pillar approach to our mission and vision.Education
Children shall have the opportunity
to deepen their understanding
of the environment and their
relationship to it.
Recreation
Recreational activities within river
legacy parks shall not endanger
the environmental integrity of
the parks or the safety of park
users. potential activities must
be measured against a nature
standard, as well as an
urban standard.
Preservation
River Legacy Parks shall be preserved,
managed, and restored in a manner
that protects the parks reservoir of
biological diversity.
Our Sponsors & Donors
River Legacy’s Mission only becomes a reality because YOU work alongside us.Last year, River Legacy Nature Center facilitated more than 35,000 experiences for individuals across all age groups— children, teens, adults, and seniors—to explore nature.The Nature Center is a fantastic community resource, offering educational programs and a place for those seeking a tranquil retreat.
Consider supporting us today!
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