By Hiya Bhatte<\/p>\n
I am originally from Prosper, around an hour northeast, but have been calling Fort Worth home for nearly four years now.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Moving here was never part of the plan until I made the decision to do my undergrad at TCU. When I first moved to town, settled into my on-campus dorm and saw the Trinity River, I didn\u2019t think much of it. The water was brown, and the trails alongside the riverbanks were littered with garbage.<\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t what I considered beautiful.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As an upperclassmen two years later, I moved into my first \u201cadult apartment\u201d in the Clearfork neighborhood. It was 10 minutes from campus, a skip from Trader Joe\u2019s and close to the Trinity Trails. My perspective began to change as I started to see the beauty which surrounded me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The river became my escape.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Whenever I felt stressed, I knew I could take a 10-minute walk and feel surrounded by nature. I could watch for hours as the ducks dived for fish under the river surface and emerged flapping their wings. The peaceful scenery has a calming effect on me, helping me feel more grounded.\u00a0<\/p>\n
My favorite memory on the trails is when I walked along a section I hadn\u2019t been to before with my best friend. I had slowed down to take in my surroundings, but this time we stopped to watch.<\/p>\n
The baby frogs hopped through the grass and the minnows raced along the riverbank. At that moment, I felt connected not only to nature, but to the community.<\/p>\n
What makes these trails so special is how accessible they are. No matter what area of Fort Worth you\u2019re in, there is seemingly always a way to the river.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Trinity connects Fort Worth\u2019s neighborhoods as it flows through them, reminding us to slow down and appreciate where they are. Whether the river becomes a place for exercise, relaxation or a special moment, the trails are a welcoming space for all.\u00a0<\/p>\n
While pollution and environmental concerns remain a concern, the river is my favorite part of Fort Worth. It reminds me that beauty is not found in perfection, but in places that provide comfort and a sense of belonging.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For me, the Trinity Trails have become a place where I can step away from the stresses of life, slow down and appreciate the small things that truly matter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nClearfork\n<\/p>\n
Total population: 1,048
Male: 62% | Female: 38%<\/p>\n
Age
0-9: 0%
10-19: 10%
20-29: 31%
30-39: 10%
40-49: 10%
50-59: 31%
60-69: 7%
70-79: 1%
80 and older: 0%<\/p>\n
Education
No degree: 0%
High school: 14%
Some college: 19%
Bachelor\u2019s degree: 35%
Post-graduate: 33%<\/p>\n
Race
White: 68% | Asian: 9% | Hispanic: 23% | Black: 0% | Two or more: 0%<\/p>\n
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