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Fort Worth, Texas
Marion Sansom Park Picnic Guide
Free entry Solo Date Family Group
A 264-acre Fort Worth park (dedicated 1933) on the bluffs above Lake Worth, with CCC-built stone shelters, 11 miles of mountain-bike trails and a Trinity River Paddling Trail launch.
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At a Glance
| Address | 2501 Roberts Cut Off Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76114 |
|---|---|
| Entry | Free To verify Believed free (city park); no entry fee listed on the city page. To verify. |
| Hours | 5 a.m.–10 p.m. daily Verified |
| Picnic Rules | Shelters and picnic tables listed by the City; the CCC-built Inspiration Point Shelter House is a favorite for picnics. Fort Worth bans alcohol only in signed alcohol-free areas, pools and rec centers, so check posted signs. Verified |
| Pets | Leashed dogs welcome Verified Fort Worth park rule: dogs on a leash; pick up waste. |
| Best For | Solo, Date, Family, Group |
| Shade | Plenty of shade |
| Restrooms | No |
| Playground | No |
| Pavilions | Yes |
| Water Views | Yes |
| Parking | Park parking lot listed by the City. |
Local tip: The stone Inspiration Point Shelter House is the City's pick for a picnic with a lake view.
More Picnic Spots in Fort Worth
- Trinity Park
- Fort Worth Botanic Garden
- Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
- Fort Worth Water Gardens
- Stone Creek Park (Fort Worth)
Sources
- City of Fort Worth — Marion Sansom Park — https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/parks/parks-and-trails/marion-sansom-park
- City of Fort Worth — City Code §24-17 (alcohol in parks) — https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/ftworth/latest/ftworth_tx/0-0-0-25741
- City of Fort Worth — Park rules — https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/parks/parks-and-trails/park-rules
- City of Fort Worth — City Code §24-9 (dogs on leash in parks) (pets) — https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/ftworth/latest/ftworth_tx/0-0-0-25705
Entry status not yet confirmed on an official site — to verify. Amenity, shade and parking details are a general guide. Prices and rules change; always confirm with the park before you go.