I first heard about Mineola years ago when I came here for a yoga retreat on my birthday. This is a…read moretown you would never expect has its own charm to it. Since then it holds a special place in my heart! Love that they have a nature preserve to showcase the beauty that is east Texas. If you are seeking quiet and serenity and all the nature views come here. Lots of options as well in the area if you are looking to hike or run. Also not too far from Tyler State Park but this is lovely if you are looking for something more on the smaller scale. Check online for hours of the park. They do events here as well. Awesome views to catch the sunrise. And best of all not too far of a drive from DFW if you are seeking a little oasis of a place. Take pics and enjoy.

Such a beautiful place to walk around, I would just be careful since there are snakes and…read morealligators.

This park was amazing and beautiful and well maintained and it had the best playground I have ever…read moreseen in a park. It was large and interactive and unique. Many people were playing disc golf. The path to walk to the lake was great. Had an amazing time here

A clean and tranquil atmosphere loved the park access A…read moregreat place for a picnic and for family

All day fun. The kids had a great day. Convenient and clean…read more ...and the kids made friends with the local kids already there.

Very nice, spacious park. Clean and large playground area, fenced in. Nice pond, and clean picnic…read moreareas.

The staff is very inviting and informative! Did you know you could book a room here for a baby…read moreshower or take wedding, prom photos ? Fall festivals every year! Spring break events are wonderful. The nature and views are so vibrant and beautiful. Calming and peaceful to experience this place. By the way, membership is the cheapest! Love this place and I know you will too!

The limited flower gardens for this Arboretum are nice. They could use some cleaning up lots of…read moreweeds. We went on the Hickory Trail and kind of got lost because the signs are not very clear. There are several places where the trail forks and there's no direction on whether to go right or left. It would really help if there were signs along the way to confirm that you are on the red Hickory Trail. And not the green one. It was nice to have benches along the way to rest on.

Lakeside Park is peaceful during the week in the evenings…read more This view is walking distance from the area I'm familiar with. Just being able to hear the water waves, and seeing the sun glistening against the water is a tranquil vibe. On the some weekends there are people giving birthday parties or barbecuing at the Barbecue Grills. There is a Fishing Pier, Parking lot area, Pavilions (Small), Picnic Tables, a Playground where my kids play and swing, a Sand Volleyball Court, Trails for Hiking / Biking. I enjoy the peace and convenience of the view to walk around the lakeside in a calm setting.

This is a small park but it is peaceful, runs along Lake Ray Hubbard, provides shaded and unshaded…read moreseating, has a bbq grill, playground set, volleyball net and access to local fishing.

Sandy Creek Park has potential. It is located next to a playground, basketball court, horseshoe…read morepit, and small creek that runs through the park. Sandy Creek has a wonderful walking trail that runs through a small wooded area. This year Emory added a small splash pad and restrooms to the park. They are also adding 16 picnic tables. I hope in the future they will redo the playground, but we will see. It is a great park for exercise, children to play, fishing or to just sit and relax.

I rented a cabin for my boyfriend's birthday weekend. Booking the cabin online was easy and…read moreconvenient. A week before we arrived, I called to let them know that we were bringing a 10lb chihuahua mix. The girl on the phone went over the pet policy, which was pretty standard and understandable. About three days before we were supposed to arrive, my boyfriend wanted us to get there a day early so I called Pope's Landing to see if we could get the cabin a day earlier than planned. The girl told me that they were booked and completely busy, etc. No big deal since I knew it was relatively last minute so I wasn't expecting a "yes". We arrived on Saturday afternoon. The place was pretty empty. I saw one couple walking their dog and a family fishing nearby. I asked the woman behind the counter if they had been busy and she said no. Kind of odd since I got the exact opposite information two days before, so this kind of rubbed me the wrong way. Whatever, no big deal. The woman helped me with finding a restaurant for dinner and the nearest grocery store to pick up some snacks and I was able to rent a boat slip for $10 a night. The cabins look exactly like the pictures. This is a good thing, in my opinion. You get what you see. The floors and sheets were clean, I'm pretty low maintenance so it doesn't take much to please me. The cabin had a full kitchen: microwave, oven, fridge, a grill and fire pit out front, and even dishes and silverware if you're planning on cooking. The WiFi was a little spotty, but the woman at the front desk warned me about that, so at least I got a warning? Besides, we spent most of the weekend boating and fishing. The cabin had Dish/Satellite TV. The TV channels in white were the ones that worked/have access to. I was told that housekeeping would come in the next day to replace our sheets, but they didn't come in until late afternoon. My dog liked the lake and I had to give her a bath. I used a towel to get the dirt off the dog. Housekeeping assumed the dirty towel was because my dog had an accident. I told them that I had to clean the dog. They charged me $250 for the cleaning fee. I'd think that the housekeeping wouldn't know the difference between dog accidents because of the smell of dog waste, but I'm sure they'll believe the opinion of their cleaning crew over my truth. I'd probably lodge here again, if we were to visit Lake Fork again, but mostly because there aren't that many options for lodging. As nice as the place was, I kind of expected more. I guess I wished I had a more pleasant or more welcoming experience..?

Beautiful spot to stay! We will definitely be back. The cabin was very clean and well stocked and…read morethe staff was super friendly and accommodating!

I highly recommend Little Ridge Park for R.V. parking due to its gated community, shed, maintain…read moreyards , washer and dryer amenities, and dog park, all within minutes of Lavon Lake. The community is welcoming, but I think fixing the roads is essential, as the current rocky roads can be a nuisance for residents who take pride in their vehicles. I give you a 4 star because of the roads . Other than that you would be a 5 I hope to see new roads in the near future.

Nice place for a picnic by the lake. No real water access for swimming. Beautiful place.read more

We totally enjoyed our Feb. 25 visit to Mrs. Lee's Garden. The daffodils were amazing! If you…read moreenjoy Mother Nature's beauty and capturing it in photographs, you will love this place when the daffodils are blooming!

Absolutely stunning and incredible! A 4 mile road that takes you on an adventure where you see…read morebeautiful daffodil fields and Texas country! They're daily active on their Facebook and keep you updated if they are opening later or if something has happened which is very helpful. Go follow and please show them some love!

What a treat to get just an hour out from Dallas and be able to enjoy a crisp lake, minimal crowds,…read moreblue skies, plenty of trees, and around five miles of trails! The state park had multiple clean restroom facilities with water fountains and places to fill bottles. I enjoyed a 14 mile trail run, looping each trail several times. Multiple trails offer lakefront views. The park is open early (6 AM) all the way til 10 PM with self-pay options for entering. At just $5 to enter, it's a real bargain to get outside and get your dose of nature in. There were minimal pests (bugs) throughout the park (unlike my last trip to Broken Bow!), and I must have seen at least 20 deer in the 3ish hour period I was there. It's not Colorado or anything, but for being so close to Dallas it's a perfect retreat. The park staff was very friendly, along with all the locals I encountered on the trails!

Came here to visit family and enjoy the state park. There are numerous camp sites with about 30…read morefull hookups. Most are easy access, and the parking pads are spacious and easy to park in. They look to have a picnic table and a fire pit. There are some good walking trails, and the fishing is supposed to be good. Some trophy sized bass have been taken from this lake. The staff was helpful and very informed. They have a full boat ramp and a cleaning station. The showers need to be updated in the mens room as they do not drain properly. A fishing pier would be a nice addition as unless you have a boat, you have to fish from shore, and there are not many spots to do so. It is a really nice state park is you are near Dallas.