Event Rentals

Park Day Rentals at BPRC

Looking for an incredible outdoor experience for a group gathering. We have what you’re looking for at Brockdale Park at Blackland Prairie Raptor Center! For birthday parties, reunions, and other events, enjoy our natural scenery at Lavon Lake surrounded by endangered remnant prairie full of wildlife and native plants. Book your event with us today! Brockdale Park features pavilions with picnic tables, amphitheater, fire pit, grills, bathroom, hiking trails, and much more!

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Rental Information:

8 hour reservation
No overnight camping (you can make a camping reservation separately)
We have a park with pavilions, an amphitheater, restrooms, and trails
Potable water is available at the restrooms and power and lights are available at a group pavilion
Fire ring next to the group pavilion and in the open field that may be used
You can hike on your own or add on a guided hike in add on options below
- ~9 miles
- Park of Trinity Trail Preservation Association that borders our property
- Obtain map at www.trinitytrailriders.org (trails starts at our Brockdale Park trailhead)

You may bring your own charcoal grills and use them at the pavilion or fire pit
- We are in the process of removing/replacing them
Please do not use the built in metal, rusty grills as they are not up to code and are unsafe to use
We are in the process of removing/replacing them
Must remove everything you bring!
Must read and sign Park Use Release Form to agree to all our park regulations

Price = $300 for 8 hour reservation, $50/hr for additional time

Add-On Options

Live Raptor Program (at BPRC)

The educational program introduces children and adults to the world of raptors. These hawks, owls and falcons are well trained, and with the assistance of BPRC education specialists, show you what makes them an important part of our environment. You will discover their roles in the food chain and their unique adaptations to hunt in woodland, wetlands and prairies. There’s no better way to learn about the birds of prey in North Texas than to meet them in person!

Information:

Enjoy our Live Raptor Program at BPRC in our amphitheater
Enjoy the beautiful scenery – natural setting with Lavon Lake as our backdrop and remnant prairie considered an endangered ecosystem with plants unique to this habitat
Bring your lunch and stay onsite for a picnic lunch
We have a park with pavilions, an amphitheater, restrooms, and trails
Can accommodate up to 200
Price = $350

Owl Pellet Dissection Kit

During the dissection, they can see and identify the tiny bones from that owl’s meal, children can learn about the owl’s diet and place in the food web.

Pellets are the undigested parts of a bird’s food, such as hair or bones, which are regurgitated (coughed up through the beak)
• Kids can study them to learn more about the owl and the ecosystems in which they live.
• Includes owl pellet, bone dissection guide, toothpick, and plastic tweezers
Cost: $8

wildflowers at blackland prairie raptor center

Guided Nature Hike

Guided Nature Hike through the native Blackland Prairie at BPRC
Remnant prairie is considered an endangered ecosystem with plants unique to this habitat
Led by a Master Naturalist
Around 45 minutes
Very easy walk (young children would not have a problem)
Strollers are allowed, but no paved paths
Dirt or gravel in areas
Price = $15/person
(minimum required: 10)

Back-to-back additional program

Add an additional program for a discount!

Price = $200

Additional Hours for Day Rental Reservation

Need more time at BPRC? Add extra hours

Price = $50/hr

Owl Pellets

Pellets are the undigested parts of a bird’s food, such as hair or bones, which are regurgitated (coughed up through the beak)
Kids can study them to learn more about the owl and the ecosystems in which they live
During the dissection, they can see and identify the tiny bones from that owl’s meal, can learn about the owl’s diet and place in the food web
Available seasonally
Price = $4/pellet