What a neat place, even on a hot July morning! I did not plan ahead to see where exactly the trails…read morelead since I was not expecting a huge area with several trails. I seemed to be the only crazy person walking, but I passed several people on bikes. So traveler beware of sharing the paths with the people on two wheels. I look forward to checking this place out again when the weather is not so hot! Plenty of parking on site. Also trail markers to let you know where to go, although I was still confused. Probably user error. lol

Been on my bucket list for a while and so glad I came out here. Absolutely outstanding! The trails…read moreare very clearly marked and maintained. No excuse for getting lost. The only caveat is allowing plenty of time to thoroughly enjoy all four trails. Each of them are fairly lengthy and intersect at various times and places. The overall nature preserve may look small on a map, but there is A LOT compacted into the nature preserve. Imperative to bring water on the hikes.

The paved trail through the wooded area is nice and peaceful. Lots of runners out getting exercise…read more It's a flat trail so it would be perfect for kids learning to ride a bike. There is also an unpaved area of the trail the goes along the north side of the creek that is quite beautiful. The play structures are pretty pathetic. Definitely for the 2 and under crowd. There is one near the parking lot and one at the end of the Trailwood park trail. Both are underwhelming. There are outhouses by the parking lot and a bare-bones, one-stall bathroom near the tennis courts. I am thankful for all parks with trails - what a great way to get out and get exercise - but I think there are better trails in the area.

This is a great park. I mostly come here to walk the trails, my favorite stretch being between…read moreMcCormack and Bob Eden. It is very well maintained and the park itself is impressive. They've got volleyball courts, tennis courts, playgrounds, fields, and bathrooms. All of Euless parks are connected by the trail and the city has done a phenomenal job.

Like others, I stumbled across this neighborhood park while riding my bicycle. What a hidden gem!…read moreInstead of describing it as small, I prefer to think of it as cozy and warm. Plenty to do here: a pavilion with plenty of shade to enjoy, a playground for the kids, and conveniently located near downtown and the industrial district. The park is very well maintained and clean. No trash strewn on the ground. Don't miss out on the park.

I stumbled upon this park, when, I went to Game Theory. It's a small intimate park. Watts Park is…read more surrounded by a few apartments and businesses. It's great for small children. The park is nice and peaceful. There's also a picnic table with some shade. Check it out some time. Have dinner in the area then take a stroll to the park with the kiddos.

Great views of the Calatravas bridges and downtown! This…read moreimproved hiking and biking trail takes you past some of the most scenic parts of downtown Dallas. From the floodplain of the Trinity River, you can see all the bright lights of Big D. Downtown Dallas has two bridges designed by the internationally acclaimed architect, Santiago Calatravas. There's one at each end of the trail here. There's no restrooms here along this trail. No shade from trees. The area around the Trinity has been mowed to keep things visible, and a concrete path to follow. There's a map at the trail head that walks you through the features of the Trinity river valley. This place is generally pretty sketchy at night- there's a place you can pull off the road and park and make out or whatever those people are doing in their cars. It seems like a fantastic place to meet some shady characters late at night. I wouldn't hike past sundown. I went walking alone through the trail, and I'm pretty sure I made some of the other joggers uncomfortable when there was nobody else around... I'd have felt much more comfortable on a bike.

From what I understand based on the trail maps, the Trinity Skyline trail itself is a little less…read morethan 5 mile loop, but it connects to another trail which could lengthen it. On our first trip out, we only walked the half mile leg of the trail between the Trinity Overlook and the Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge. Street parking was easy at the Overlook. There weren't a lot of spaces but there also weren't a lot of cars. I think most people start from one of the other trailheads. The views from the overlook are nice, but not as nice as the views from the pedestrian bridge. It would probably be more exciting at night. From the overlook we descended down a steep hill to the trail. The path is a little rocky but still adequate for running, assuming you have good shoes. This definitely isn't a trail for you barefoot runners! I can't speak for the rest of it, but this portion of the trail was NOT LIT, so it wouldn't be an early morning or night run option without a flashlight (and a taser). It is roughly a flat half mile from the overlook to the bridge and it is beautiful. There are views of both the Margaret McDermott and Margaret Hunt Hill bridges, the Trinity River, and the Dallas Skyline. Walking the trail in early April, everything was vibrantly green and absolutely stunning. We hopped off the trail to walk down the Ronald Kirk pedestrian bridge. On a Friday mid morning in the midst of Coronavirus quarantine, the bridge was sparsely populated - just a few people here and there running, biking, or walking their dogs. I see from previous reviewers that it is normally quite lively, which will be a fun thing to go back and experience, but it was also nice to have the bridge mostly to ourselves and peacefully take in the 360 degree views. The Trinity Skyline trail and the Ronald Kirk Pedestrian bridge come together to make a true urban oasis. Go check it out!

This is one of many beautiful parks in and around Valley Ranch that has a small trail to go on a…read morestroll or run, as well as water fountains and an actual park/playground for the kiddos. There is not a ton of parking nearby but you can park in the neighborhoods or over by the Barbara Bush track before the middle school opens in the mornings. This is also a great destination to view the sunrise or sunset skies and it is colorful with lots of nature. Lots of runners and walkers meet in the area in the mornings to do their daily miles. Bring a flashlight and a buddy if you workout in the earlier hours of the day or towards sunset. But great for families or your furry friends. Thanks, VR for providing wonderful parks and recreation for residents.

This is a pretty nice neighborhood park for kids and adults. The park has play equipment and it's…read morethe perfect spot for families to meet and give the children some outdoor time - getaway from tablets & Xboxes. If you are into fitness, there are options for pull ups and running / walking tracks. The gazebo has seating and is good for a picnic.

A pretty green space in downtown Dallas though it seems to have been captured by a few of the…read moreresidentially challenged folks. They didn't bother me, I didn't bother them. A nice buffer and some of the grass could be better roped off as it seems like people like to walk on the same spots over and over. The Water Fountain looked very pretty and the rules area clear. Can I wonder why they have a "changing diapers" prohibition? Did that happen often enough that it necessitated a sign? Wait, I know people are horrible. Nevermind. [Review 775 of 2024 - 532 in Texas - 21806 overall]

Passed through this garden a couple of times…read more The butterfly installation kept catching my eyes. Pretty bare garden as it's close to winter. The butterflies no doubt make you think of warmer seasons and climate nonetheless. A nice reprieve from the cool fall day.

This is a very suburban paved trail. The trail itself is well maintained. It's wide enough for…read morebikers and walkers to share and when we went, the grass on either side of the trail was recently mowed. There are a few areas where the trail crosses over the creek and in these places we did see a good amount of trash (come on, people!) but those were the only areas looking anything short of pristine. You could probably walk this entire trail in one day, but having kids who like to stop and explore every 10 feet, we split the walk over two days, the first day walking from the trailhead at the fire station off Davis to Smithfield Rd. and the second day covering Smithfield to Creekridge Dr., which is about where the John Barfield trail ends and the Little Bear Creek trail begins. We did not explore the trail East of Davis Blvd. so I cannot comment on that. From the starting point of the fire station, heading west, the trail is bordered by foliage on one side and houses on the other. There are large power lines lining the trail. It might as well be a walk down a neighborhood sidewalk. West of Smithfield, the trail does escape the housing developments for a bit and is lined by dense trees on either side. It offers very little shade, but it nevertheless a pretty walk. If it had been that way the for the entire trail, I would have given John Barfield 4 stars, but the other portions of the trail are just too suburban and sterile. It's a place to exercise, but frankly, this is no nature walk. This trail is a great feature for those who live within walking distance, but others will likely not find it to be worth the drive. FYI: the google app on my iPhone led us to a neighborhood near the trail off Davis. The correct location for the main trailhead (which is actually in the center of the trail) is at the fire station at Davis and Shadywood Ln.

So in Keller, North Richland Hills, Hurst, Colleyville, Grapevine, Southlake and Fort Worth there's…read morea pretty good network of trails. These trails are typically wide sidewalks, suitable for walking, running or cycling. While I'm fond of the Keller trails, they lack (peaceful) connectivity to the larger system of trails in Tarrant Co. I say peaceful, because while Rufe Snow Blvd has a wide sidewalk that can get you to the John Barfield Trail, it's not the most pleasant of of routes (I take Cat Mountain to North Tarrant Pky to get off Rufe Snow). That being said, once you get on the trail (you can pick it up near Rufe Snow and North Tarrant Pky (or near Keller-Smithfied Rd and North Tarrant Pky if you use the Cat Mtn bypass) it is quite peaceful. On the Barnfield Trail you can walk or ride, in relative peace, (almost) all the way to Grapevine (via the Cottonbelt) if you choose. On this day, I did. I started my walk on the John Barfield Trail, just south of North Tarrant Pky near Keller-Smithfield Rd. Very peaceful place to walk. A little lacking on facilities (water/restrooms), but those can be found further along the trail (Pleasant Run Soccer Complex in Colleyville) or at businesses near the trail. Do bring water though, as it's easier than detouring off the trail. The trail winds through neighborhoods, eventually ending up at the Cotton Belt trail (near Precinct Line Rd). From here, you can get all the way to Grapevine, but the trail peters out at Highway 26 (Coleyville Blvd). If there's a good trail into Grapevine (from here), I have yet to discover it. John Barnfield Trail url: http://www.nrhtx.com/Facilities.aspx?Page=detail&RID=46 NRH trail system: http://www.nrhtx.com/DocumentCenter/Home/View/593 Cotton Belt Trail : http://www.traillink.com/trail/cotton-belt-trail.aspx (map at URL) Bottom line: Once on the trail, it's a wonderful escape.

Griggs Park is one of the best parks I have been to in Dallas. It is one of the cleanest and there…read morealways seems to be somebody there. Either with their dog, enjoying the trail, or working out. The park is in a neighborhood in uptown Dallas so parking can be a little tricky. The city does a great job maintaining this park and there are plenty of poop bag stations for your pups.

A cute little park, perfect for just walking around, but with enough space to sit about or have a…read morepicnic and be able to get a glimpse of the Dallas city skyline. Around fall/Christmas time, the trees turn a lot of beautiful different colors. And they put Christmas lights and decorations out. A perfect example of making what little space there is into something very pleasant!