Whenever I want to go to a lake. I always chose Rockledge Park because it's close to home and I…read morelove the scenery.

What a beautiful place! We reached just in time for sunset and it's a fabulous sight…read more There is a $10 entry fee. Quite a few parking spots. There are park benches for a picnic with friends and family or to just sit and enjoy the view of grapevine lake. A must visit park to reset. It's a dog friendly place. There are kayaks to rent on site too.

this park is cute and has nice lighting. there is a large field and small playground and pond.read more

My kids identify this as one of the best splash pads in the area, second only to Oak Hills Park in…read moreCarrollton (which they love because of the slides). It is HUGE - definitely the largest splash pad I've seen in terms of sheer size. It is designed so that the water spouts at the top of the splash pad form a small river that flows down to the lower area, where there are more spouts, plus rocks to climb on and grassy (turf) hills to roll down. My kids like bringing small toys and racing them down the river. The real star here is the shaded observation area for the mamas, though. There is no other park that treats us so well, providing expansive shade tents all the way around the park. There are picnic tables, but for the most part it's BYOC (bring your own chair) - or blanket - and set up shop on the turf, under the shade, in an elevated spot so you can keep an eye on the littles playing below. The bathrooms are new and usually pretty clean, although sometimes they do still smell like a porta potty. The splash pad hours are kind of a bummer, with the water not turning on until 10am. In the peak heat of the summer, we would be there waiting right at 10, but by 12:30 or so the water already felt like bath water - not refreshing and honestly kind of gross. I wish it opened at 8am so we could enjoy it for longer. Now that summer is over, the splash pad is only open on the weekends. They have a super helpful and very clear calendar which posts the hours here: https://www.highlandvillage.org/calendar.aspx?CID=31&showPastEvents=false There is a traditional playground directly adjacent to the splash pad, but it's unremarkable - certainly nothing you'd drive out of your way for. The rest of the park is BEAUTIFUL and well landscaped. I'm not sure what they use that massive pavilion for, but honestly I think it makes a case for a good wedding venue! If you're looking for a splash pad to add to your summer rotation, put this one on the list.

North Shore Trail has become one of my fave places to escape for a few hours. It was my first trek…read moreon these trails, and even though I'm used to climbing mountains when I hike, navigating a hilly terrain full of rocks and tree roots was its own kind of challenge. It definitely keeps you on your toes in a different way. I love how the trail winds through the trees, opens up to peaceful lake views, and gives you just enough difficulty to make the scenery feel earned. I usually start near Murrell Park, and that stretch has some of the prettiest spots. Lots of quiet coves, shaded paths and little pockets where you can stop and just listen to the water. You'll see plenty of wildlife, too. I've run into deer more than once. The trail can get rocky and narrow in places especially with mountain bikers flying through, so staying alert is a must. It will definitely keep you engaged instead of just strolling on autopilot. What I appreciate most is how peaceful the hike feels even when others are out enjoying the trail. North Shore Trail always delivers a sense of calm and connection to nature.

Where else are you going to find 22 miles of hiking trails in DFW? That alone gets a 5 star review…read morefrom me. Plus the well maintained trails and good amount of parking along the trails, this is a great spot if you're looking to get into nature without having to go too far. As a hiker, there are a lot of bikers along the path, so don't use headphones or you could get hit. Even when it's crowded with bikers, everyone shares the path well.

I've been out there a couple times with my kids. I joined a group of friends so our kids could…read moreenjoy the Kid Kastle playground. This morning we went perch fishing at the park. There's also a dog park that I don't know a lot of information about as I don't have a dog. ;) There's plenty of baseball diamonds and soccer fields. The park has an outdoor workout area with a lot of nice equipment and walking trails. It's a great treasure to the residents and visitors. The Kid Kastle area is great for those of us with special needs kids or little ones who like to wonder off. There's only one entrance/exit with plenty of seats near it so while we must watch our kids we can give them a little more freedom than at a park without a good fence. The structure is well kept and safe. The city keeps the ponds well stocked with various fish. We took the kids fishing for the first time and caught 2 perch and 1 bass in the span of about an hour early in the morning. Several people recommend late in the evening. Just keep in mind the hours visitors are allowed in the park as they generally close from dusk to dawn. The little fishing pier appears pretty new and is in great shape with rails all the way around it. A fellow visitor caught a couple VERY large catfish using hot dog bait. :) I'm very appreciative for all the hard work and effort the city puts into maintaining such wonderful places for families to spend free time at and enjoy.

Great location, built well and all equipment is well maintained. It even has a zip line for the…read morelittle ones. Good vibes from all the people who visited the site today. Even have a dog park behind and walking trails. Everyone enjoyed the park and surroundings. Lots of parking spaces. Must go when entertaining the grandson...

Another great trail in Grapevine that is walked almost daily by our family. We've spent a lot of…read moretime on this trail walking dogs, searching for and hiding geocaches, kayaking and exploring the shoreline. We've done many Girl Scout adventures on this trail and now that the girls are older and no longer Girl Scouts we come here for walks or jogs. Our favorite way to access the trail is by walking but if you're looking for quick access to the lake and trail I suggest parking near Boat House Dr. or one of the gravel lots off of Snakey lane.

One of my favorite trails. You can choose to walk the paved trails around the lake or the natured…read moretrail of Horseshoe.Just watch out for the bicyclists. You might even come across a gnome . Beautiful when water levels are higher!

Rude staff at gate. They don't know what's going on and don't care. Park rules are not enforced…read more Loud parties running very late at night. Sites with 10 or more cars in them. Trash everywhere. Bathrooms ate disgusting and showers don't really work. A lot of the site pads are crumbling away. Just all round crappy campground. I would easily pay a lot more $ to stay at a well run campground than this dump.

I just love Hickory Creek! Beautiful RV sites on Lake Lewisville. The friendliest people stay here…read more The sites are large and many have wonderful shade. We take our Airstream here 4-5 times a year since it is about an hour from our home. The office is very strict about the 3:00 check in time so do not arrive early. The park bathrooms need some definite repairs and attention. This is a very popular COE Park so reservations fill up quickly. I am sure you will love it!

Still a wonderful trail after all of these years! I come here often to explore the trail and lake…read moreviews. I've also done long runs out here training for trail ultras over the last decade and have enjoyed that. If you are a trail runner/hiker/or just want to up your game and get fit COME HERE! The nature views are colorful and it is tucked behind a neighborhood that makes you feel as if you are not in DFW anymore. If you enjoy boating they also have a dock area as well as a pavilion to bring your picnic baskets or cooler etc. They have a main entrance where they check you in but it is a free park to the public. There's also a cute marina café and other things to explore. Come enjoy and get your nature on now that the weather is cooling off.

My favorite place for sunset's, hanging with the fur kid's and more! Many thing's , I was there…read moreyesterday! Sailboats, jet skiers, people and children swimming and playing. Nice place and please pick up after yourselves!