Baytown Nature Center

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Baytown Nature Center Restoring, Protecting and Sustaining a Natural Environment. Get the entire family back to nature! Important Bird Area" by the American Bird Conservancy.

The Baytown Nature Center is home to more than 300 species of birds and numerous species of butterflies, mammals and aquatic organisms. This 450-acre peninsula is an official site on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail and is designated a "U.S. Several species of threatened and endangered birds rely on the area for migration, feeding or nesting. This makes the center a popular destination for birdwatchers. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, fishing and picnicking. This social media site serves as a limited public forum and all content published is subject to monitoring. Comments or posts may be hidden from public view if they violate the terms of service. For information about the municipal government Social Media Terms of Service for the City of Baytown, Texas, go to https://www.baytown.org/567/Social-Media. All content and comments posted to this official City of Baytown, Texas, Facebook site are subject to public disclosure laws. This includes private messages sent to this page. Posted comments do not necessarily reflect the views or position of the City. Follows from a City Social Media Account do not reflect endorsements. This social media site shall not be used to submit open records requests to the City of Baytown. Please direct open records requests to the City Clerk’s Office.

10/17/2026

🍃Evening Explorers hike scheduled for tonight, October 17, has been canceled due to no enrollment. We hope to see you on the trail at a future event!🍂

10/05/2026

Explore the great outdoors during Baytown’s Nurture Nature Festival at the Baytown Nature Center. 🌿 Bring your family to enjoy inflatables, live animals, archery, fishing tank, food, and so much more. 🦎

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and discover the wildlife and wetlands that make Baytown unique. 🦆 Whether your little ones love animals, adventures, or just getting messy outdoors, there’s something for everyone! 🙌

📍 Baytown Nature Center
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Come and go as you please!
🎟️ FREE admission, no tickets required!

Come explore. Come learn. Come celebrate the incredible outdoors right here in Baytown! 🌿

Learn more at baytown.org/events

09/29/2026
09/23/2026

Full Moon Hike is happening this Saturday at the Baytown Nature Center!

Step onto the trails at 7:00 PM and experience the Nature Center after dark. Listen for owls overhead, watch for bats in flight, and keep an eye out for raccoons and other nighttime wildlife as the park comes alive after sunset!

Ages: 10 to adult
Admission: $5 per person
Location: Baytown Nature Center | 6213 Bayway Drive

Spots are limited! Reserve your place at baytown.org/events.

09/09/2026

Tyke Hike is back at the Baytown Nature Center! Little explorers ages 3 to 5 can enjoy hands on activities while learning about the plants, animals, and nature around them.

Our next adventure will explore grasshoppers, with kids learning about their life cycle, what they eat, and observing them in action on a guided nature hike!

Fridays, September 4 through November 20 | 10 to 11 AM
Baytown Nature Center | Ages 3 to 5 | $3 per child

Register today at baytown.org/events!

🌧️ Early Closure at Baytown Nature CenterDue to the rainy weather expected this evening, Baytown Nature Center will clos...
09/01/2026

🌧️ Early Closure at Baytown Nature Center

Due to the rainy weather expected this evening, Baytown Nature Center will close at 7 p.m. tonight, September 1st, to help ensure our staff can safely leave before dark.

Thank you for understanding, and please stay safe out there! 🐦💙

Address

6213 Bayway Drive
Baytown, TX
77520

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 6pm
Thursday 6:30am - 6pm
Friday 6:30am - 6pm
Saturday 6:30am - 6pm
Sunday 6:30am - 6pm

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+12814249198

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