Bowie Nature Park is the city of Fairview’s 722-acre forest, and everyone is welcome. Fishing, running, walking and the Treehouse Playground can be enjoyed every day of the year, and there is no charge to come in. Bicycling and horseback riding are open daily too, depending on trail conditions: trails close to riders when they are wet or muddy. Non-residents pay a $2 daily trail fee for each bike and each horse.
The entrance is on Highway 100, about a mile west of the Highway 96/100 exchange in Williamson County. Within the park, 17 miles of winding trails move through several ecosystems: wetlands, grasslands, pine forest, oak and hickory forest, riparian corridor and lowland bottomland.
With our modern Nature Center, Bowie is also a place to learn. You can reserve Joann’s Outdoor Classroom or the picnic areas for a community or social event.
What you will find here
- More than 700 acres
- A modern Nature Center
- Exhibits and art
- Joann's Outdoor Classroom
- Lakeside picnic areas
- Walking, hiking and bike riding
- Horseback riding and fishing
Trails
Bowie Nature Park has an expansive 17 miles of trails. The majority of the trail system is shared by hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians, however there are sections of the trail system that are designated foot traffic only.
Bowie Park & Nature Center
Hours and closures
Park hours: 5am to 10pm
Nature Center hours:
Mon to Sat, 8am to 4pm
Sunday, 8am to 12pm
Trail closures: At any time, trails may be closed to bikers and horseback riders due to wet conditions. It is advisable to call before riding: (615) 799-5544 ext. 1.
