I was here for a walk and a look around this 8 acre park that is centered around Bailey Lake. Yes,…read moreit is actually stocked with fish. Yes, you need a fishing license. I'd really recommend catch and release (who knows what fertilizers and such drain into here) but it is stocked with catfish and perch. The lake includes a large picnic shelter with tables and a fireplace. Restrooms (thank you!) and a walking trail that loops 0.6 miles around the lake. The parking lot isn't huge but it was good enough. This park does not have a playground. [Review 16028 overall - 215 in Texas - 1533 of 2021.]

Nice walk around a beautiful lake, very pleasant. I think it's a little over 1/2 mile around, not…read moresure... but there are lots of other longer trails off of the main one, both paved and not. Love to explore when I have time. Very beautiful at sunrise with the mist on the lake-- walk counter-clockwise for the prettiest view of the pink sky reflected in the lake. Sometimes the ducks are out and an egret or two

This is a pretty slick park with one of the larger pieces of playground equipment that I've seen in…read moreBurleson. Quite a lot of activities for the kids to play on, use their imaginations and burn off some energy. It's standing on a soft mulch base so the less steady little ones won't scrape themselves when they inevitably fall down. And that's all good stuff! There is also a swing set, benches and picnic tables under a picnic shelter. The main feature for me was the walking track that looks two tenths of a mile around the park. [Review 16037 overall - 223 in Texas - 1542 of 2021.]

Cute little playground with some shade and a few different slides. It was great for my 3 year old…read moreand 10 month old to play on.

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.

It's a nice little park, but it's advance. Toddlers can't do much. It's more like a optical course…read morefor young children. Lots of things to balance on and tall slides. They also have corn hole on the side to play. That was nice. Definitely check it out.

I stopped in here to check it out while I was around the corner at the Renfro-Clark House. This is…read morea pretty neat little playground. I think my only concern here is that there isn't a gate or fence around the parking lot so parents are going to need to pay extra special attention to the little ones. The playground set is quite nice and in excellent condition. There are covered picnic tables nearby for the adults to sit and watch. Perhaps you will indeed have your picnic here. Plenty of parking. The "fixed" cornhole was pretty neat. I couldn't help myself and threw the bags. I actually got TWO in! [Review 16034 overall - 220 in Texas - 1539 of 2021.]

Except for the previous two years, I usually come here every New Year's Day for the First Day Hike…read more It was incredible, as usual! Angela Bright was the Ranger for the more challenging hike versus the other more moderate hike. There was a story-telling hike afterwards, but I ran out of steam. The pace of the hike was fairly easy-going; however, there plenty of ups and downs on the hiking path. On my way out to go home, I shopped at the park store. If you live in the area, please become a patron of this particular park.

A pretty nice State Park. We stayed three days and did some hiking and mountain bike riding both of…read morewhich were very nice. Trails are well groomed and well easy to follow. Some of the sites are a little bit small for larger campers with overhanging limbs that can actually damage your air conditioning, so be careful when backing in. Overall, we had a good short three day vacation at the State Park and Wood return again.

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.

It was ok. There was a fight going on in one of the parking lots that I was going to park in, so I…read morehad to drive somewhere else. The park is not big enough to run around for runners. I came here for a book club and we sat in a beautiful garden. The lake is ok, there are parts that look slimy green. It was ok, but not my favorite park in Dallas. I'll only come back if my book club comes back.

Beautiful park and long walking trail and free roaming ducks and geese. Just beautiful nature walkread more

Visiting this park has been on my bucket list for at least six years. I formerly worked for a…read moremerchandising company, and the Kroger's located across the street was one of my stores. Don't wait six years or longer to visit this beautiful city park. I eagerly parked and immediately jumped out of the vehicle in order to walk among the landscaped trails. There are plenty of benches for rest, and a gazebo for special occasions. What a great asset to the City of Cleburne. Please check it out!

Open since 2009, McGregor Park was donated by a local who stipulated that the park have this name,…read morewhich is in honor of his dogs. Okay. It is both park and botanical garden with a special area that is slowly growing roses. I'm not sure they grow in this part of the world, but it's pretty to imagine them here in full bloom. The park has a half mile walking trail and a pretty pergola that stands about a few picnic tables. The large open grass area would be ideal for a festival or fair of some sort. The park is located across from the Walmart Supercenter so there's plenty of overflow parking available. [Review 16024 overall - 212 in Texas - 1529 of 2021.]

Not a great park but definitely a good one as it has a small parking lot and a very tall piece of…read moreplayground equipment in the usual bright primary colors that make it attractive for the kids. I didn't get too close to take pictures today because it was in use by two moms and their kids. Creepy single dude taking pictures, not a great look. There are several picnic tables scattered around and some charcoal grills, though they're mostly under the trees which will make for some interesting smoke situations. The best feature here is the walking trail that goes quite a distance and links up all the way across 35W to the top of the country club. Very, very cool. [Review 16029 overall - 216 in Texas - 1534 of 2021.]

This is a small park with a kids playground in the middle of a neighborhood on the east side of…read moreBurleson. If you're up for a fun hike, take the 10-feet-wide concrete trail through the trees and if you're adventurous, you can go underneath I-35W to the west side of the freeway and end up near Old Town on the west side after a little more than 2 miles.

What a great way to spend a day! Just an hour and a half outside of Dallas, you can immerse…read moreyourself in the time when dinosaurs ruled the earth! There's actual dinosaur tracks preserved in the rock at Dinosaur Valley State Park, and that just adds even more fun to the experience! We went for the day and the entrance fee was $8 per adult. They accept cards and cash at the Ranger Station. Prior to arriving I tried to buy tickets online, but I kept only seeing tickets for overnight camping. Nonetheless, we were still able to pay at the entrance and we were even able to get out and use the restroom facilities at the entrance. Once you pay your entrance fee, a ranger will give you a trail map. There is ample parking inside the park, so there are lots of possibilities on where to start your adventure. We started on the Pawluxy River trail and crossed over to the main track site where the dinosaur prints are very clear. The river crossing has slightly protruding rocks that you have to navigate on foot to get across the river. I wore hiking boots and I think this was ideal for the environment. From there we switched to the overlook trail where the elevation is 850 ft, so you get a great view of the whole Pawluxy River Valley. From there we descended to the Black-capped Vireo Trail, then crossed the Pawluxy River to make our way back to our car. While there's endless combinations of hikes you can take, ours took about 3 hours. Along the way there were lots of people. Mostly gathered at the river and at the tracks. The rest of the trails were actually very quiet and peaceful. In addition to hiking, there are other points of interest. There are dinosaur models, a swimming hole and of course multiple dinosaur track sites. Overall, Dinosaur Valley is a great state park with something for everyone!

What a great park! We crossed the river and played where dinosaurs once walked!…read more The water was a fair depth and cool but not too cold and not too high. The footprints are easy to spot and so cool along with the gently cascading falls of the river as it rolls along the path. We enjoyed the big "mascots Dino near the gift shop and the gift store,