We were in the neighborhood and decided to go check it out…read more The parking spots are pretty cool to start (we are from Illinois). I like that most are in the shade. There is an area for learning with some air plane wings and a place to sit and chill. Walk a bit further and there is a waterfall. Wasn't moving a lot of water the day we went, but it was still a good photo. We walked out a bit further and didn't see anything more but an open path for walking. It was nice to be out in the fresh air and walk for a bit.

This place is a perfect little picture spot. If you know where to go (secret!), it's easy to find a…read morecozy corner of the creek to have a quiet brunch picnic or you can use the main trail to pass by lots of big families enjoying their afternoon out. The main falls area is best enjoyed in the early morning when there isn't a drought of any severity, as it dries up pretty easily. You'll hear lots of planes on the nearby airbase but it's only annoying if you don't live around here. Before the pandemic, this place was a true hidden gem but it has become more crowded since then, even with the world's tiniest and easily missed parking lot acting as population control. I'll always love this park and going for photo ops but I miss when it was overlooked.

This is a park close to my house which I've never came to. This is a great hike for anyone who…read morewants something difficult or beginner. It's a little bit of a windy road to get to it if you go to the back way like I did. There is some beautiful views of the lake on a couple of the terms you also might want to take a nap because my granddaughter and I almost got lost. She also tried to kill me by forcing me up this very steep hill. All in all, it's a great place and I can't wait to return. This time of year is great for watching the sunset.

This park trail was an unexpected surprise. Lots of pretty views along the trails…read more Speaking of the trails, they are definitely made for mountain bikers, but there were a couple of other couples hiking like us. The trails are rocky & hilly, so if you are hiking, do so in good shoes. I kept slipping in my regular gym shoes, but it was pretty and fun. We didn't stay very long because we came during the latter part of the day. It was our first time here and since we are unfamiliar with the trails, we didn't want to get "lost." We will definitely be back to explore this park more.

It was amazing for all ages. Plenty for the kids to do and the park was very clean…read more The portable bathrooms were a big mess.

This playground is a fantastic spot for little to big kids. The rubber flooring and astroturf…read morethroughout makes it safe and comfortable for little ones to run, climb, and explore and it also helped keep the playground area clean and free of debris. I really appreciate the near 360° gate coverage that assures little kids can't wander off. However it is only 3 feet or so high so bigger kids hopped back and forth as needed to catch flying footballs. The single pavilion provides a shaded space for parents to relax or have a picnic but this area does fill up quickly and there wasn't much other shade mid day. Be advised there are no permanent restrooms. Although there are three port-a potties near the park. Recommend bringing any sanitation you may need as there was no soap and port-a potty situations are more challenging for small children.

Best day ever Sunny n sound weather wooow great place to hike we had real fun we loved it n scared…read morewe will loose our way whoa wild

"This is Texas? Surely this is really in Missouri or California." Yes, Marion Sansom Park is found…read morein the suburbs of Dallas/Fort Worth. And stop calling me Shirley. Turn off the main road through Avondale onto an old narrow street, and you'll arrive at a good sized hilly lawn that announces that you are at the park. It's conveniently located close to the 820 loop, and has a large parking lot. The park is named after a prominent rancher from the late 19th century, and overlooks Lake Worth, a reservoir created with an earthen dam in 1914. When the park was created in 1933, it was likely very far from the rest of the city. The city has now developed up to the parkland. So the City of Fort Worth was certainly looking into future land use, and for that we can be grateful. The park has a large grassy area and picnic tables. So it's a good place for families and groups. Lake Worth is slightly hidden behind the trees. However, the big draw for Marion Sansom Park is the trails. There are several miles you can ride your mountain bike on, and although the signs say "no hikers", I'd think that only the yahoos would object to your presence. A short walk down the hill brings you to a hundred year old pavilion with a better view of Lake Worth. Hike or bike more, and you come to a short wide waterfall that is most likely manmade. Most of the land is covered with oak trees. As a former native Californian who remains relieved to have left that failing state, these trails remind me of many of the East Bay Regional Parks, specifically Carquinez Straits and Morgan Territory. You can find similar landscape in SoCal's San Gabriel Mountains. Like those forests, Marion Sansom preserves this land the way it was, a very short distance from civilization. Although it appears that this park gets a lot of love, this love has not resulted in a lot of vandalism. Truly unlike SoCal. People here just want to enjoy the land in its natural state, get exercise, and have an enjoyable experience. In short, Marion Sansom Park is a convenient place to get outside and have a little fun.

This wonderful gem is tucked away in a neighborhood south of TCU. The park is separated by a…read morestreet with most of it on one side and a little parcel staked out on the other. In spite of its size, the park is absolutely beautiful, well maintained, and has a lot to offer families with children. In the rear of the park there were rows of huge blocks of rock ascending the hill to the nearby street. By far this was the best place to sit in order to capitalize on the most shade from the trees. Now that I know this park is here, I will swing by more often.

Great park that has a playground, swings, benches, a picnic table, water fountain, and a large…read morefield. The location can easily be missed since not many sites list this as a public park. It's a nice, quiet park tucked in the shade of trees. Kids love the big tunnel slide. When the neighborhood has special events, they usually put out a chalkboard sign giving the details of the event. Today they posted about an easter egg hunt. That would be so fun! I like to use the large field to do post run yoga and it would be a great spot if you wanted to do a group yoga session.

I was super impressed with this park! There's a gate to the entrance, which is open as of right now…read more8-8pm(sunset). After the gate is closed if you need to be let out, you have to call the police. But there's so much to do here! Not just the swimming area! There's a hiking trail, playground and walking trails. Beautiful views and plenty of space to social distance yourself. The trails are available for no fee as far as I could tell, but the swimming area near WhoaZone is $5. They do not take cash, only debit/credit card. The swimming area has a playground and picnic areas. I think there's a spot to cast your kayaks off over there too, but I stayed near the beach and didn't explore anything else. I saw vehicles with kayaks going over on the other side. If you have water shoes, I'd say bring them and a beach umbrella as there's no shade. The sand isn't too uncomfortable to lie in, there's just cigarette butts here and there. But I definitely recommend visiting for the day or even camping if you're into it!

Beautiful place to visit with friends and family. Love the lake and views. I'd highly recommendread more

Great spot on the east side of Lake Worth for sunset views…read more On a first visit in mid-June 2020, music was playing, several large families were gathered for birthdays/cookouts (6 feet between groups), about 15 kids and 7 young adults were swimming-many with inflatable rafts/tubes. The small parking lot was packed and a few cars were parked in the street nearby - maneuvering in and out was tight. While the views were nice, the amount of trash overflowing trash bins and strewn across grass and trails created an unsavory impression--unsure whether trash is often neglected at this park or if it is due to decreased trash pick-up due to COVID-19. Additionally, the one (and only) large port-a-John situated by the parking lot and main park trail emitted a pungent odor which could not be avoided from several feet away...I was wishing for some flowers to stick my face in after! Based on the first visit and distance from home, this isn't a park I'll eagerly return to or recommend to friends though I'd be interested in visiting post-COVID to see if it's any less crowded and better maintained.

Great little spot for just hanging out on the lake on Saturdays with friends. Only a few tables so…read moreif you want one get there early. just be careful as you get in the water though, it also tends to be a big fishing area, so be warned that there may be hooks, also the rocks can be a little pointy. However it is fine to just go out grill up some meat, and swim in the lake, usually doesn't get busy till around noon or so, at least on Saturdays.

Every time, I drive by here, I tell myself, I wanna walk over there. It looks so pretty and…read morepeaceful. One day, I became adventerous and hit the trails. Here's what I discovered. There's a limited amount of parking spaces. I encourage you to carpull, if you can. Water fountains are available for you and your dog. There's also an airpump station. It's really busy in the evening with families. There's a mixture of everything. Walkers, bikers and kids. The paths are pretty wide with uphill and downhill slopes. Depending on the route you take. It can lead you to a shopping and dinning experience. Theres two things I disliked about this area. Number one, there's lots of tiny gnats around that makes it uncomfortable. Number two, There was a horse poo on the side walk. I'm glad I got to venture out and enjoy the scenary. This area is nice for photography. I hope the next time I go the gnats and poo are gone.

This area starts off a nice, easy walk or hike along the Trinity Trails. The parking lot for it is…read moreimmediately before the Waterside development at Bryant Irvin and Arborlawn, with the lot actually being right off Bryant Irvin. I'm being so descriptive because google maps, waze, nor Siri herself was helpful in getting us here. You'd think as many times as I've been to the Whole Foods (at waterside development), I would have noticed it, but alas I did not. LOL! There's a decent sized parking lot here. If you are going to walk/bike/hike out far, you should download the free Trinity Trails app. It will help a lot with navigation and letting you know about the terrains of different parts of the trail. It was an absolutely gorgeous day when we were out. Surprisingly, this part of the trail was not packed. The few folks that were out were very friendly. I love it when "trail folk" acknowledge each other with friendly smiles and chitty chat. Almost everyone we came across had a cute dog on a leash. Folks out here were actually respecting leash laws. Presently, there is no shade along this part of the shade. That wasn't a problem this day because the weather is still cool, but I can definitely see it being an issue when our "beloved" Texas summer is in full swing. It's pretty cool that you can walk along this part of the trail and then head over to waterside for some food (there are some restaurants there besides the grocery store). See you on the trails!

This place has been on our list to visit this summer and I'm kinda mad at myself for waiting so…read morelong to bring the kids. It was a Saturday afternoon and it was quiet and not crowded at all. It's small, but there is still plenty of tables and chairs. They have a small kid area, a slide, and a lap pool. They also have lockers, life jackets, dressing rooms for women, men, and a family room. They do not have a concession stand, however, you are more than welcome to bring in your coolers and food to enjoy a day there. Despite people bringing in food, the pool and the pool area was clean. Will definitely visit again before summer is over and excited to have a new spot to take the kids out next year.

Great place to bring younger children to play. Safe and clean environment. The play ground is nice…read moreand the water are is super fun