Sometimes a quick reset is just under your nose. Thousands of people drive by here everyday having…read moreno idea a little " back to nature" 30 minute side trip is theirs for the asking. My jaunt around Bethany lakes this morning included a couple of great surprises. As I skirted the trail beside the lake,I startled a Blue Heron in the top of a tree. An older bird with a huge wingspan. Then,closer to the lake a surprise nesting duck and freshly laid egg. Spring here is perfect but the only way to see it is to... Go!

Absolutely beautiful area. A park where you can lose yourself in peace and quiet. Area is clean…read moreand lot of nice homes nearby. Almost kinda jealous of the residents.

Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. It's…read morequite large and has a number of amenities like a small pond, winding creek and access to an adventure park on the grounds. There are trails as well as paved paths for walking and jogging enthusiasts. The trails do not have much of an elevation change, but they are immersive enough to where you feel like you are in nature. In the midst of one of the trails, you can see the platforms and zip lines associated with the Go Ape Adventure Park. There is a part of another trail that has a beautiful wooden deck that is very peaceful and is akin to other parks I've experienced in Japan and Hawaii. So, if you like changes of scenery, Oak Point is a great option- it's a chameleon in that way. There are restroom facilities that are well maintained located by the large pond as well as ample parking. As far as variety of landscapes and well maintained grounds, Oak Point is definitely a terrific option for outdoor activities in DFW.

A very beautiful warming place for people who want to come relax, walk, run or do stroller walk. We…read moreusually go there for a mommy and me stroller walk. Has always been fun. Though I wish there were more shady trees as otherwise in summer days it gets too hot

Nice, maintained park with a pond. You'll frequently find people fishing in the pond although I'm…read morenot sure if they ever catch anything

This little park might be the underdog of local green spaces, but don't underestimate it. It's…read moresandwiched between Bethany (a six-lane highway), in front of a Kroger parking lot and McDonald's but somehow manages to feel like a peaceful space. There's a huge colorful fun playground for kids, a large shaded gazebo and a surprise cast of wildlife including turtles, frogs, ducks, geese, and swans. We stop here often to eat our McDonald's after shopping at Krogers.. who knew running errands could include a moment watching nature, lol.

Cute little spot right by the Kroger parking lot. There's a playground that's probably more…read moresuitable for 5+ year olds. However, it is doable for younger as well. There's also a little creek running by with turtles, fish, and ducks living in there. My toddler loves coming to visit them.

Hidden gem that is perfect to cool off on a hot day. Great for kids of all ages. A little difficult…read moreto navigate after it rains and is very muddy, but still fun.

We didn't actually spend much time at the park, but it looked nice. Rather, we accessed the Taychas…read moreTrail through the park. In case you're wondering about which way to go on the trail, because it goes both north and south from the park, please please go north. We didn't know any better and decided to go south, figuring we'd go around a half mile, get to the end, turnaround, and hit the rest. Well, the trail now connects to another trail on the south side of 121. If you're planning to walk to the south end and turn around, you've got a long way to go. After a mile going south, we turned around. The south stretch (most of which isn't actually Taychas) isn't shady and honestly isn't that great. However, the north stretch of Taychas trail from the park was very nice. Much more shade and available trash cans (for throwing away dog poop bags you carried along your southern journey). Unfortunately, we ran out of time and didn't get to see the northern end, but we will...next time when we decide to go north instead of south!

This is such a beautiful city park. I found it challenging to find a restroom on the weekend when…read moreno sporting event was going on. Beautiful memorial trees along the walking path. The walking path around the pond is 0.5 miles. The playground appears well-maintained. There are easily 8 park tables under a shaded pavilion for picnics. Lots of beautiful ducks in the pond and kids fishing.

It was a beautiful park! We played on the playground for hours! Walked around the lake!!read more

Bob Woodruff has four Lots for the dogs to rotate but they never let the large dogs have the…read morelargest lot it's always the small dogs I can see why people would be happy with that arrangement. The largest lot should be rotated so the large dogs can have more room to run and some shade trees. There are no shade trees where they keep the large dogs. It's boring it's just big piece of grass we have to watch where you step. I've contacted the management and said why don't you put some trees in there if you're not going to allow the large dogs in the big lot? And they have all kinds of strange governmental excuses. Last year they said they were going to build some type of a cover inside the lot but never did.

Beautiful place to explore! Love walking around her with friends or by myself. I've walked in…read moreterrible conditions. As well as great with ones. Love it so much. Just be careful going off trail to explore, it's easy to get lost.

We had a great time! We did the 2-3 hour kayaking adventure. We got two two person kayaks. Life…read morevests and transportation were provided, the cheapest and best option I found after looking around online. We were nervous we might have been in over our heads, but it was easy and peaceful for first timers like us!

Grabbed our friends and headed out for an Urban Adventure. Who knew you could kayak doen the…read moreTrinity River right here in the Carrollton area!?

I had so much fun this weekend! This is the second time I have tried canoeing. At first I was a…read morelittle nervous about it, and it dissapeared after a while. The river was so calm and peaceful. We took our time and really enjoyed the luxury to just be. We saw turtles sunbathing, birds, a bobcat, and had a picnic on the boat ;-) It was a lovely experience. Charles took us to the river and picked us up. He is great; super cool guy and I can tell he knows his stuff! That made me feel confortable with canoeing. Looking forward to our next outing!

Please disregard the negative reviews here....the outfit is wonderful! Charles is a true…read moreprofessional and a Trinity River expert. We were a crew of 4 flight attendants on a long layover in search of a day adventure. The Trinity River did not disappoint. The water level was high and a little swift at times which we enjoyed. Prepare to see many different birds and we had quite a few fish jump near our canoe. The water was just fine...we did not fear for our lives...the water was clean and what you would expect in a large city. Although you are in Dallas it seems more like a remote river out west at times. Please take heart in our review....we have traveled to every state in the country and tubed,whitewater rafted or gone canoeing in almost all of them if available. Trinity River Expeditions is a must do in Dallas...Thanks Charles!!

Great Dockside Services for small to Large size power and Sailboats Take it froom an old Cedar…read moreMills Yacht Club membe, it.'s land ahoy! Cheers, Mark C. Fearing, Ph.D.

Great out of the way place on the edge of Lake Texoma. Outdoor seating available to view the lake…read morewith an outdoor stage area that has live music events. There is a wide variety of food selections that are all appetizing. Suggest visiting during the warmer months to fully enjoy the experience.