Lucy Park is a 178 acre regional park located in the center of the city. The park is in a bend of the Wichita River which gives it a natural setting with huge pecans, cottonwoods, and numerous other species of native and introduced trees. A large pond area is dedicated to waterfowl, and ducks and geese can be found there year round.

River Bend Nature Center (RBNC) in Wichita Falls, Texas is a twenty-acre non-profit environmental education facility that serves the communities of north Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Uniquely placed in a conflux of geographical regions, River Bend connects people to their natural environment through educational activities, environmental awareness, and conservation examples. RBNC recognizes that education is a fundamental tool for preserving the environmental and the personal health of a community.

Welcome to the Museum of North Texas History! Ideally located in Downtown Wichita Falls, it’s the perfect place to beat the Texas heat and immerse yourself in local history. From military memorabilia to old-fashioned toys, we’ve got exhibits for any interest.

The World’s Littlest Skyscraper in Wichita Falls is something you have to see to believe. During the oil boom in early 1900s, developer J.D. McMahon persuaded local investors to build a high-rise building to contend with larger cities. After the project was finished, closer review of the blueprints showed the dimensions were listed in inches instead of feet! Mr. McMahon left town with the investment money, and Wichita Falls was left with an embarrassingly small skyscraper.