Posted by admin on May 17, 2012

The Trinity River Kayak Chutes Explained

                          By Nicholas Olivier, communications intern If you’ve ever wondered what those funny looking dams on the Trinity River at Trinity Park are or how they got there, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve seen kayakers paddling in the rapids the day after a big storm. Perhaps you’ve walked across the...

Posted by admin on Apr 17, 2012

FREE Bike Parking at the Colonial Tournament Saturday & Sunday

Posted by admin on Apr 17, 2012

Something old. Something new. Still Mayfest.

By Nicholas Olivier, communications intern For 40 years, the Fort Worth family festival has drawn hundreds of thousands of people each year to the banks of the Trinity River for a weekend of live music, performances, rides and food and drink. This year’s edition occurs May 3-6. Activities have come and gone over the years, but confetti eggs represent perhaps the most enduring Mayfest tradition. The...

Posted by Editor on Mar 5, 2012

Friends of the River * Party on the Plaza 10.25.2012

Overview Register Event Details Food & Drink Sponsors PARTY ON THE PLAZA Thursday Night, October 25th 2012 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Montgomery Plaza, Fort Worth   Run.Walk.Stroll. 3.4 miles along the Trinity River 2K for kids, dogs, and leash holders   Party. Live Music, Great Food from Local Restaurants, Beer, Wine &...

Posted by admin on Mar 2, 2012

Trinity Perspectives II: A Second Glance

Swing by our office to see artwork from the Trinity Perspectives II photo exhibit up close. Prints are available for purchase. Click HERE to view the Flickr gallery or press play below for the slideshow. Call or email to set up an appointment. 2918 Wingate Street Fort Worth, TX 76107 info@streamsandvalleys.org 817-926-0006   Explore the Evolution of a Once Forgotten River as it Emerges to Become One...

Posted by admin on Feb 11, 2012

Chasing Her Dreams on the Trinity Trails

By Nicholas Olivier, communications intern Fort Worth marathon runner Megan Skeels kept returning to the Trinity Trails. Born in California, she moved to Fort Worth with her family at age 7. After a few years of training and competing in Pennsylvania, Arkansas and Colorado, she returned to Texas with her husband to start a family. In January, Megan accomplished her ultimate goal of qualifying for the 2012...

Posted by admin on Dec 9, 2011

The Results are In…

Thanks for participating in the first Streams and Valleys survey. Here are some of the highlights: 215 total responses Gender: 56% Male Age: 58% 45-64 33% have volunteered with Streams and Valleys 49% have donated to Streams and Valleys 29% are Streams and Valleys members 63% live within 3 miles of the Trinity River The most common zip codes are 76109 (20 respondents), 76107 (14), 76110 (9), 76133 (9) 2%...

Posted by admin on Nov 5, 2011

Phyllis Tilley Memorial Bridge

This beautiful pedestrian bridge will link trail connections to two of our city’s fastest growing residential centers – downtown and the cultural district. Named in memory of one of Streams and Valleys’ founders, and designed by Boston architect Miguel Rosales in coordination with Fort Worth’s Freese and Nichols, the 384-foot Stress Ribbon style bridge is the first of its kind to be...