Parks

Park Reservations & Permits

Important:

A permit is required for doing business in all parks and properties owned by the City of Fort Worth. Apply for a photography permit below. Food truck vendors, please review this pdf.

For questions please contact the Office of Contract Management at parkreservations@fortworthtexas.gov or 817-392-5700.

Marine Park Pool & Aquatic Center

Marine Park Aquatic Center is located in Marine Park on the north side of Downtown.

Parks & Trails

The Park & Recreation Department maintains over 311 parks (13,464 acres), 16 sites (707 acres) of Open Space Conservation Program lands, and public spaces citywide. (January 2026)

Reservation Fees

Fees for reservations of pools, centers, parks, and athletics.

Forest Park Pool is a historic public swimming facility located in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas. It contains eight 50-meter lanes, a children's interactive area, an awesome slide, and plenty of space to tan.