Having years and YEARS of experience as a long distance trail runner I very much find solace and…read morepeace in the great outdoors. Ray Roberts Johnson Branch is a beautiful park with lots to do. Bring the family or come solo. This is a smaller part of the Ray Roberts park so it is a very safe feeling here. Fish, hike, bring a picnic basket! I very much enjoyed my travels here, and simply cant wait to visit again to get some trail time in!!

I've camped here twice now (once in Sept and once in Oct) and can attest that the state park is…read morejust as great both times. Both times, you are greeted right at entrance and given an introduction by some really nice staffers. Regardless of whether you're a newcomer or not, they will give you a map and help orient you around the area. The site that we chose (Dogwood Canyon again) was clean and nicely spread out from the next site. We don't know if any staff members come by to check on the place after check-out but every time we've come now, the site is pretty clean and clear from any litter. Unfortunately this time around, the toilets weren't that well stocked with toilet paper so yes, bring toilet paper while camping! This should be for best practice anyways. :-) Other than that, we did have some noise disturbance in the evening from rowdy kiddos - it doesn't seem like anyone really patrols around to keep parties in check like some negative Google reviews may have suggested, who knows! The hikes were great, I would rate the blue and orange trails to be pretty mild-moderate. There are some slopes and there are some spots you may need to "climb" a bit but nothing too bad! I absolutely love having this park to get away to from the busyness of the city. Makes the $75 annual pass so so worth it (otherwise, it would be $7 per person, per day for admission)!

The trails are super long me and my friend followed one and ended up walking for an hour before…read morehaving to turn back. We also saw this creepy rabbit toy by a tree. Very interesting place. We will be coming back.

so many poison ivy plants right by the trails. lots of mosquitos around too. bridge is pretty cool.read more

Think of just about any outdoor activity on level ground and you'll find it at North Lakes Park…read more The 350-acre property features miles of walking trails, plus countless amenities, from soccer and baseball fields to tennis courts, volleyball courts, a frisbee golf course, a driving range, playgrounds, picnic areas, fishing ponds, and a beautifully maintained dog park with multiple pens. The restrooms are kept clean, and there is ample parking, even on the weekend. This is a great place to get some fresh air, whether solo or with family and friends, and enjoy the beauty of nature!

North Lakes Park has been a great resource for me and my family and friends who visit during the…read moreyear; it features the Tennis Center, which is hard asphalt regulation tennis courts that are free to the public during the day. A central feature is the park's paved jogging trails, which includes a model airplane flying center, and the city's recycling center and even a dog park, at the extreme end of the system. The city's Police Department features great officers who can help via 911 Phone Calls, 24/7. Fortunately for the residents who live close by, response times are prioritized by the severity of the situation and the need for urgent assistance. Denton, Texas is going to grow with respect to the Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington area by virtue of the local attractions offered to the voting public's attention to the very positive thing that green spaces offer to the people. Cheers, Mark F.

Lovely spot to wander for an hour or two. Plenty of opportunities for a picnic. I love that the art…read moreis all Texas artists.

Open to the public year 'round! What a lovely garden/park in the heart of Frisco. Apparently this…read morehas been around for over 2 decades. Who knew? This is a great area for running, hiking and/or biking also. The garden connects to nearby trails and parks as well. Or just come by to admire/take some pics and download an app to hear audio on the history behind each sculpture! The fountains are beautiful as well and there was lots of greenery, flowers, beautiful landscape. Tons of coffee shops/beverage spots nearby to grab a sip or bite to eat too before moseying around. Since I came here for a workout did not venture inside but plan on checking out the indoor sculptures as well! Come enjoy some culture and expand your mind. You will be so glad that you did.

this is a super cute park with some baseball fields and playground with walking path.read more

This is a wonderful park all around. It has a fence all the way around. It's a huge play area with…read moresomething for all ages. I took my kids there today for an hour and they didn't want to leave. It has a train that was off for the season. And the Gainesville zoo is behind the park. Also let me tell you the bathrooms were very clean for it being a park. Well done!

Great place to cool off and allow children to have some water play on a hot day. There is also a…read morepark and walking trail. Plenty of seating under an awning to stay out of the sun.

Such a beautiful park full of amenities for families, dogs, walking, running, cycling, picnicking…read moreand splash pad with plenty of seating.

This park has been on my list for awhile and stopped by today while we were in the area. There's…read moreplenty for kids to climb on and some slides as well as nets and other unique things you don't get at a traditional park. The whole thing is fenced except the entrance but that's where most parents sat while their kids played. The bathrooms are large and clean. There's two restrooms both are family bathrooms. The only downside of the park is that the slides are fast and tossed my 22 month old around and the ropes on the netting is spaced fairly wide so his little feet slipped through but there is an additional net outside the so things can't fall through and those helped him get along. We will come back for sure!

Finally got a chance to visit Kaleidoscope park and was not let down. It's beautiful and at night…read morewas so calming to explore. Very artistic. Definitely want to go back in the daytime

Quakertown Park is nestled today between the Quakertown Civis Center, Denton City Hall, and the…read moreDenton Senior Center. It has a past that is less pretty than the park is today. 100 years ago, it was home to a thriving middle-class Black communtiy. From the 1870's until about 1920 it remained a neighborhood settled by formerly enslaved families. In the early days, it was called Freedman Town. They later named the town Quakertown in honor of the Quakers who aided in the abolition of slavery. All was well until 1920 when a nearby college (now Texas Women's University) decided having a Black neighborhood so close to campus was not good for the university. They petitioned the city and long story short, the neighborhood was moved. Like so many stories like this, you will be hard pressed to find the story in official public records . For years it was nowhere to be found. The name of the park that was created when the neighborhood was vacated was City Park for decades until in the 1980's when activists were able to get the history back in the books. In 2007 the park was officially named Quakertown Park again out of respect for the community that had been erased from where this park stands

A family and friends must attend event for almost forty years, the local Denton community Arts and…read moreJazz Fest draws attendees from the two local universities, Texas Woman's University and cross town University of North Texas, where I attended from 1981 to 1985, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a minor in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Personnel Management. I spent the next several years in Budapest, and, where I taught profit-driven business practices, such as accounting and marketing skills to former Soviet Union assets of transferrable funds to United States shell companies, such as we are now changing gears for, after the last four years of system overloading. Enjoy the seagulls, though they never disturb paying customers too much anyway. Smile, you are on Candid Camera! Cheers, Mark C. Fearing, Ph.D.