This is a semi historical area and not just for the low water crossing before the Trinity was…read moretamed, but also for the Armory near by. The Armory was one of the homes of the Texas' 49th Armored Division which was one of the National Guard units activated during the Berlin Wall Crisis. The two M48 tanks out front are a reminder of those times. The park has some of the best yellow cat fishing anywhere along the Trinity. The small dam generally has at least one or two fishermen there trying to coax a few catfish into their ice chests. A ramp was recently placed to allow paddlers a way in and out of the gently flowing river. The nearby LB Houston Bike Trail and lots of other places to fish, wander and picnic make this park a secret gem. The spring wildflowers are very picturesque.

This is a park that should get more attention, if for nothing more than its size and location. It…read morehappens to be close to Northwest Highway, 114, Loop 12, and Riverside Dr in Irving, making it VERY accessible. The area is significant as this was a low point in the river before the Trinity River's flooding was tamed, thus it allowed others from the Dallas area and villages to cross the river... ostensibly on their way to California :) There's 2 sections to the park with California Crossing Rd dividing the two. Together, it's 490 acres of park on the border between Irving and Dallas. The southern part is small encompassing the southern trailhead for the North segment of Campion Trail. It has benches and a portapotty. There's parking (not much, about 10 spaces) and the entrace is right off of Riverside. The other part is larger with more wide open spaces, with the LB Houston bike and hike trail across California Crossing Rd. I don't recall seeing a water fountain at this park which is unusual as a trailhead park.

Great area to ride your bike, and watch nature! This trail is super long and connects with other…read moretrails such as the SFT (Santa fe) which will take you to downtown! Rent you a bike at bike mart for 60 bucks for 24 hours and take off into the sunset.

White Rock Lake is one of my favorite places to unplug and reset. The trail is very clean, clearly…read moremarked, and perfect for both bikers and walkers, so everything flows smoothly without feeling crowded. There's always plenty of wildlife to spot along the way, including this adorable little fur baby in the video attached. I love coming out here to soak in nature, get some fresh air, and completely remove myself from the noise of the world for a while. Whether you're looking for a peaceful walk, a solid bike ride, or just a mental reset, White Rock Lake never disappoints.

Cute little park if you're looking to get your photography on! The park is mostly shaded so you…read moredon't have to worry about it being too hot if you want to get outside during the hot Texas summer. It's definitely photo-esque and you can most certainly take some great photos while you're there. Would definitely recommend!

Great place to have your engagement photos or any portrait photos taken. I found a lot of good…read morespots with beautiful scenery perfect for any type of photography.

One of my favorite places to get some good cardio in! It can be as long or as short as you want,…read morewith paved trail that includes the Campion Trail, Sam Houston Trail, and Keenan Crossing. You get beautiful scenes of tranquil water and some of the prettiest houses in Las Colinas. Bird watching is always eventful. The only terrible thing is that this area floods quite a but in the winter. The parking barricades don't stop anyone, they're mostly just inconvenient. Walk your dog here or just enjoy good weather with your family. It's a outdoor treasure of Irving!

Came here on a beautiful Saturday for a mountain-less "hike" as you Texans might call it. As a Cali…read moregirl, I'm struggling out here not having real hiking trails with inclines that I'm used to, but I just have to find beauty in the differences, right? Nonetheless, this trail was indeed beautiful and unpredictable. Woodsy in some parts (great for bird watching), and open in others. You can find covered picnic areas and barbecue grills near the "park" area, making a great little spot for a family birthday party. I can envision the Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol balloons now. There were nice benches throughout, and different exercise stops where you could do pull ups or crunches mid-walk to mix up your workout, which was unique. Since I was flying solo, after walking a couple of miles, I eventually made a u-turn because I wasn't sure where the trail ended (even after looking at the map). I know it's no mall, but a "you are here" star somewhere on the map would have been helpful lol. I wasn't sure where I would end up if I kept walking, or if I would walk too far and end up not making it back to my car before dusk. Confession: I was low key following a guy who had arrived a few minutes before me and looked like he knew where he was going. Surprisingly, there weren't many people to choose from. Not sure if he noticed. Shhh! I enjoyed my refreshing outing and wouldn't mind exploring it further...with a buddy!

Nice location to take photos. There a water tower and beautiful backdrops. There are also parks…read morenearby which are walking distance.

Small but worthwhile--Millenium Park is a great spot for sunset views, photo shoots, or a little…read moreexercise. Parking can be found across the street at the South Irving Library or in a few parallel spots along the edge of the park. If in the mood for exercise, definitely check out Centennial Park across the street for trails, Irving history, a pond, and some good bird-watching!

This park is SO nice that it can definitely get crowded depending on the day and time you decide to…read morevisit! The water is just simply beautiful and tranquil. If you have children between 4-9 years old, they're going to LOVE the play area! The walking trail is actually my favorite part. It's open, peaceful, and simply beautiful--perfect for getting some steps in while enjoying the scenery. You may see a homeless person or two, but they've never bothered me or my family. As with any public park, just stay aware of your surroundings and enjoy yourself. Bonus is that it has numerous photo shoot worthy spots. Overall, this is definitely one of my top parks in the Irving area for me and my family!

We dropped by here to give the kids a chance to run around and play. It's a good park with a nice…read moreplayground (we found it on a site with the best 25 playgrounds in the area). The playground looks like a castle, which is pretty cool. As good as it is, there was one thing I wasn't aware of. It's next to a school and the school uses the playground at recess. So our first 20-30 minutes there we had it to ourselves (almost), but then wave after wave of kids came over from the school. It wasn't a problem, but our 3 year old isn't used to playing and sharing with 4th and 5th graders. Oh well, it was fine. Still a good playground, would recommend.

What a pretty splash of water in the middle of this paved walkway with grassy decoration on all…read moresides. If you have a little more time than you expected when getting close to DFW, don't give those greedy pigs more of your money for parking, hang out here and enjoy the wonderful nature all around. It's less than 15 minutes to any of the terminals.

It's honestly a great location, it's just a shame that it's infested with wild life and the…read moresurrounding tenants do nothing to stop. Every morning on my walks I see loaves of bread scattered throughout the park, and even though there are signs that say not to do this, I still see this every day and see more and more birds in the area, resulting in pigeons flocking to nearby balconies, and destroying it with feathers and droppings. I would advise that if you know anyone that's doing this tell them to stop

parts of this park smelt like actual shit. some of the views are great and there's an area in the…read morefront for fishing. would not recommend so much for walking maybe biking would be better.

I used the tennis facilities here are they are not bad. The place is a bit old and there are many…read morestairs leading up to the pro shop/check-in area. Once through to the back where the courts are, you head back downhill to the courts themselves. There are 16 courts total. The area is surrounded by woods so it is nice and quiet. The courts are blue and in decent shape and there are lots of grassy areas for spectators and shade. The parking lot is small and we witnessed many people parking on the lawn due to both lack of space and shade.