Arcadia Trail Park North

A Linear Green Space

Arcadia Trail Park North is a linear park located in north Fort Worth, Texas. The park covers 177 acres and stretches almost 4 miles in northwest-south and eastward directions, following Whites Branch Creek.

This expansive green space was assembled through a series of parkland dedications from the development of adjacent neighborhoods.

Recreational Trails and Amenities

The park features miles of paved hike and bike trails that run its length, connecting multiple neighborhoods. Along the trail, visitors can find playgrounds, picnic tables, and benches adjacent to the creek.

South of North Tarrant Parkway, the park continues into a mitigation area where there is no paved trail, but mowed portions and neighborhood sidewalks provide access to the creek and pond. This area offers opportunities to explore native wildlife species and observe wildflowers.

Southern Park Features

The southern portion of the park beyond the mitigation area contains paved walking trails that criss-cross the park, leading to pavilions, tennis courts, and a wildflower meadow.

There are also areas maintained for frisbee golf and free-play soccer.

Geological Interest

Geologically, the park is situated in the Pawpaw Formation, Weno Limestone, and Denton Clay. The east side of the park is in the Fort Worth Limestone and Duck Creek Formation of the early Cretaceous period.

These formations exhibit ancient marine burrows and various fossils, including Pecten, oyster, echinoid, and ammonite.

Ecological Significance

The ecology of Arcadia Trail Park North is a mix of wooded riparian and prairie uplands, with interspersed naturally-occurring wetlands and some constructed ponds.

The park serves as an important green space in the urban environment, providing recreational opportunities and habitat for local wildlife.