The park is a nice place for children and soccer players. The trails are very long and don't loop,…read morebut show you all the rich people houses. The trail path is poor quality asphalt in some areas, not ideal. Also trash litters the creek, just like all parks around the Trinity.

Beautiful park to get your bike, hike or run on! There is also a playground for the kiddos. I love…read morethis area because it is so pretty and lots of trees to keep you cool on hot days. Nice getaway that is tucked into the Colleyville neighborhood. I like to cruise around the area and admire the homes nearby...it's like getting your steps in and watching HGTV at the same time. Venture off from the actual park itself if you want to get in some serious mileage. I love this park whenever I'm in the area teaching a class at the gym. Nice cool down before or after my workouts.

This place is beautiful. They used wood chips on the playground and there's a lot of shade for the…read moreplay area. There's a bridge there's some hiking area there's some asphalt for a riding little tricycles for scooters. They have water fountain picnic tables and even a barbecue. What they didn't do was shade the bench areas. There's no place to sit in the shade if you can't slide on the slides. Trying to watch my granddaughter play but I would have to walk too far away to get shade so that's going to stop me from coming on warm days. There are a few walkers out here. So it's a good place to walk for your health. I'm thinking my daughter will bring the grandkids out here. But I'll only come if it's fairly cool outside.

It's pretty pretty here, very nature-y. Very "am I still in the mid-cities?" There's even steep…read morerocky hills (are they hills? Cliffs?) that make your park experience extra scenic. Tons of big gorgeous trees and plenty plush, green lawns for frolicking, a little babbling stream with a walking trail bridge that goes over it. Like a storybook, for real. Rickel Park has 1.5 miles of walking and jogging trails, a picnic area with tables, a couple pavilions, and a great playground that's relatively shaded. There's nothing particularly novel or modern going on here, but this park actually transports you out of suburbia for a second and into the woods. Especially if it's not too crowded. With the right weather it's honestly so peaceful and enjoyable and feels like you're on a little trip. Bring a picnic and play and hike and enjoy.

I can't believe my original post was 9 years ago. Of course, I still stand by what I said before…read morethat this park is amazing and dog-friendly. I will just give you the CliffNotes version in that the park is very clean - perfect for running/jogging, walking, and sitting around to enjoy the outdoors. Here's the new impression about how kid friendly it is. First off, I love their splash pad. The best part of it is it's free! We tend to go on cooler/cloudy days when the summer sun is not beating down on us. They have benches and tables for families to sit around the splash pad. You can't bring your pets or food to the area. After a lot of running and laughing, my son's eyes do get a little red from the chlorine, so wear glasses or goggles if you want to avoid this. Right next to the splash pad is the playground. I'm so glad that it is covered, so we can go when it's sunny outside, but not too hot. The playground is a good place for the kiddo to either warm up or cool down before the splash pad. I would say the splash pad is such a fun distraction that my son spends the majority of his time at the splash pad and the playground is just a second thought. It's never super crowded even on the weekends. Perfect amount of kids playing around. There's a nice private parking lot right next to the splash pad. I'll be back with the family again and again.

I've been coming to this park for years and love the atmosphere at Capp Smith Park. Capp Smith Park…read morehosts Watauga Fest every year and every year the event seems to get bigger and better. There are plenty of parking spots available, restrooms, rides, live music, wrestling, food/dessert trucks and vendors available. I tried street style chicken tacos which were flavorful and juicy. I tried a blueberry cheesecake from nana's cheesecake which was creamy and delicious. I love seeing seasons change at the park, especially fall and spring time. I love walking over the bridges, viewing the ducks in the pond and seeing the flowers in bloom. Over the summer and fall, Capp smith offers movie in the park as well. There's also a splash pad for the kids near the library. I'm grateful for Capp Smith and will continue to enjoy the park.

This is a small neighborhood park in North Richland Hills. It has a tall swirling slide and a…read moresmaller one and a tiny town below with a general store and a mail room. There are exactly 2 swings and a small pavilion with 2 picnic tables. It's a cute little park just in front of a nice walking trail. It made a fun little outing for my little granddaughter.

Amazing park! It seems to be brand new! Such a great playground and the paths are nice - a lot…read morethicker than you'd expect and you can have a beautiful hike!

Our little guy (who's 2) absolutely loves this park. He even enjoys taking a walk (he rides in the…read morestroller) on the beautiful paved walking trail and then after that we head to the playground so he can let loose and have the time of his life!

I love how much variety this playground has for different age groups. My toddler loves the smaller…read moreplayground. My spouse and I love the walking trail. It's usually reasonably clean, but there can be some debris due to parties and nearby picnic tables. I've never had an issue finding parking.

Great shaded trail, plenty of parking. You can definitely get quite a bit of walking in or biking…read morein this park. Nice nature walk.

Love this park. Plenty of trails both concrete and off-road. Most everything along the river is…read morecovered in foliage so you stay cool even in the heat of the summer. Big play areas for kids and plenty of running areas.

Great park. Structure looks new and has some fun, unique components, like carousel swings and a…read moreseated merry-go-round. The bathrooms are a stone's throw from the play structure, which is a HUGE PLUS. The flooring under the main play structure is rubber, but the swings have a bark bottom. There is a nice sized pavilion with picnic benches under it off to the side and a large grassy area behind that. The park is surrounded by mature trees, but unfortunately the area right around the playground was cleared out so there is no shade on the structure aside from two small canopies (which cover only a portion of the play structure). There is only one bench for the mamas and it's in full sun as well. I wouldn't recommend this park in the heat and sun of the summer, but on a cool or cloudy day, it's a fun playground to add to your rotation.

Great park, kids areas are fun, lots of slides. The swings are great for little ones because they…read morehave a two seater, one seat for parent and one for baby, I haven't seen a swing like this before. Nice shaded area, picnic tables. Parking is easy.

Had four days off from work, and I didn't want to waste them away at the apartment. So I performed…read morean internet search for parks and nature preserves. Out of the four that piqued my interest, this one was first on the list. Looks like there were other trails branching off from the main one, but I stuck with the main walking path. There were benches and informational signs scattered along the route. All of them worthwhile in reading. Unfortunately, I was saddened by how much litter I found. Irresponsible and narcissistic people. Boooo! The Nature preserve was well worth the time spent and effort to drive out here. Check it out!

It's way too hot right now so unless you go very early in the morning, save your Crystal Canyon…read morehike for a fair weather day. Then you can really enjoy it. The best thing about Arlington is all the trees and hills. North Texas is mostly flat and DFW isn't known for its foliage, but there's quite a few spots in Arlington that really feel "far away." There's true hills and canyons and forests and creeks. You can be in the center of the metroplex and still feel lost in the woods. Crystal Canyon is such a spot. This park is so pretty. I appreciate all the little signs that explain the trail and history of the area. Crystal Canyon gets its name from all the crystals (gypsum) to be found in the vicinity, particularly the creek. There's a few beautiful bridges and benches. The hike is fairly short but super scenic and enjoyable.

Nice park any Euless area. I wish the waterpark area was open when we visited this last summer…read more Overall looks like a fun place to bring our granddaughter as she gets older. The entrance is a bit tricky so keep your eye.

This park has a great running trail and on the opposite side of the park they have a super cute…read moredoggy park. It seems all dogs welcome and it's super shady from the older trees having over the path.

Parr Park is not only fun to say, okay, it's an all around good time for anyone seeking a park…read moremoment -- be it running through an open field, discovering tree-covered trails, or exploring their equipment and amenities: a cool playground with tons of climbing structures, an exercise station, and a large "sprayground" splash-pad situation that runs during our everlasting summers. You can also rent a pavilion here for parties or gatherings (affordable!), and it includes electricity, covered picnic tables, and close bathroom access. Speaking of bathrooms, and I know park bathrooms can be scary, these ones really are pretty clean! Parr Park is big and clean and lush and green. It's connected to the Bear Creek trails, so there really is a lot of nature to explore. There are almost always people around so it's never too quiet, but it's still big and forest-y enough that you could feel a little bit lost in the wild, if you wanted to (I do).

Needed to get the boys out of the house on a Saturday, this place was perfect. Plenty of…read moreplayground equipment, a fun little workout area, and big fields for football. Plenty of parking as well. We didn't even explore the trails but we can't wait to go back!