Summer is not canceled. Despite the growing concerns regarding COVID-19 spread, there are still many activities that you can enjoy while staying safe. In this three-part blog series, we’ll introduce you to some outdoor activities that you can enjoy this summer.
Outdoor Landscape Painting
Add extra color to your summer days while you explore Fort Worth’s parks and trails. Gather your painting materials and give landscape painting a try. Painting is not only a great stress reliever, but it also stimulates creative growth and enhances problem-solving and motor skills. Plus, there are no age restrictions for painting. This activity is perfect for any member of the family to enjoy. “En Plein Air Painting” is the French expression for “in the open air.” This means that painters are required to leave their studios and experience painting outdoors. Here are some recommended materials and tips to make your experience better.
Recommended Materials
- Sunscreen, water and snacks.
- Pencils, colored pencils, pastels and/or markers.
- Paints and brushes.
- Sketchbook.
- Canvas and/or art paper or board.
Outdoor Painting Tips
- Pack light! You will need to spend some time exploring to find the perfect spot.
- Enjoy the adventure. One of the most exciting aspects of En Pein Air painting is the journey to your painting spot. Make sure you enjoy the view.
- Experiment with different materials. There are no limits to painting. Explore different canvas and materials.
- To read more tips, click here.
Local Landscape Painting Spots
The City of Fort Worth has nearly 300 parks that cover more than 12,000 acres. Here are some spots that are perfect to do some En Plein Air Painting and how to use Trinity Metro transportation services to get there:
Riverside Park To get there, ride bus route 14 to Race and Sylvania. |
Gateway Park To get there, ride bus route 14 to Beach and Gateway Park. |
Quanah Parker Park To get there, ride bus route 21 to Boca Raton and Boca Agua. |
Tillery Park To get there, ride bus route 6 to 8th and Arlington. |
Anderson-Campbell Park To get there, ride bus route 90 to Ohio Garden and Garden. |
Rockwood Park To get there, ride bus route 46 to Jacksboro Highway and 18th. |
Cobb Park To get there, ride bus route 24 to Berry and Canberra. |
Kellis Park To get there, ride bus route 25 to Wabash and Trail Lake. |
Overton Park To get there, ride bus route 25 to Hulen and Glenwood. |
North Z Boaz Park To get there, ride bus route 2 to Lackland and Garland. |
Traveling from Dallas, Irving, Grapevine, or North Richland Hills? Most Trinity Metro bus routes connect with Trinity Metro TEXRail and Trinity Railway Express at Fort Worth Central Station. To check schedules and connections, click here.
Tips to Stay Safe Outdoors
Now more than ever it is important to take care of your health. Staying physically active is one of the best ways to stay healthy, plus it is a great way to relieve stress. You can still enjoy the outdoors at the same time that you follow the best practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Here are some tips to stay safe while exploring the outdoors:
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If you are looking for more information on how to stay safe while enjoying the outdoors, click here to read the CDC guidelines for visiting parks and recreational facilities.