Weekly Panther Island Beach Activities
The Panther Island Pavilion beach offers a great place to bring the kids to cool off in the Trinity River right here in Fort Worth. The beach is open 7-days a week through Labor Day weekend offering various beach and river activities. Beachgoers may rent a tube or bring their own tube or raft and float within the roped off swim area at the Confluence of the Trinity River on Panther Island near downtown. Weekdays (Tuesday – Friday) beachgoers or trail users can enjoy tube and pedal boat rental and a concession stand that offers water, soft drinks, snacks and ice cream. Loaner life vests are available. You may bring BYOB and BYOP (picnic) on weekdays! There is plenty of sand for kids to play in and area to spread out and relax and get some sun!
Summer Beach Schedule
Explore the Trinity River From the Water
Rent a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard from Backwoods Paddlesports at Panther Island Pavilion. Reserve your watercraft ahead of time on their website.
Walk, Run, or Bike the Trinity Trails
There are over 100 miles of Trinity Trails and lucky for us they run right through Panther Island! Bring your dog, friends and family out for a nice time on the trails.
Drink an Award Winning Brew
Panther Island Brewing is located at the corner of 4th and Main St. The taproom is open Thursdays – Sundays. Try one of their most recent gold winning beer, Allergeez or their variety of seasonal brews available in their taproom. Watch their calendar for special events, including fun collaborations!
Enjoy a Unique Movie Watching Experience at Coyote Drive-In
The Coyote Drive-In experience allows you to enjoy a movie from your car or bring some chairs and sit outside of it. Also explore the playground, beer garden, place for kids to throw the ball around all for a great outdoor experience. Coyote shows double features every night on four different screens. Pet friendly and they show movies rain or shine.
Rent a Bike and Explore the City
There is a Fort Worth B-cycle station located at Taylor Circle. Rent a bike and hop on the trails at Panther Island and explore Fort Worth!
Meet Major Ripley Allen Arnold
Located at the McMillan Plaza right next to Panther Island Pavilion, stands the statue of Fort Worth’s founder, Major Ripley Arnold. Be sure to pay your respects and learn some of Fort Worth’s rich history!
Go Geocaching
The TRWD Trinity Trails Geocaching Adventure GeoTour lets you seek out the number of stores geocaches along the trails, and even the one hidden on the island. The boxes are well-distributed throughout the city, so this activity provides a good excuse to explore.
Summer Events on Panther Island
July 31
Rockin’ the River: Cody Canada & The Departed
August 1
Sunday Funday
August 7
Rockin’ the River: John Baumann
August 8
Sunday Funday
August 13
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit
August 14
Car Seats for Cowtown
August 15
Sunday Funday
August 22
Sunday Funday
August 29
Sunday Funday
September 4
Deadbeats Tour: The Revival
September 5
Sunday Funday
