This is a cool area park with a hiking trail attached. Came here on a damp Saturday morning for quick hike. The park itself is in a residential area, across from a large apartment complex and has a playground and plenty of open field to run around. The trail head starts a few hundred feet from the parking lot, at the end of short loop there's a sign for Dorba trail. I didn't see as much signage when I first started so I wasn't sure where I was going. A few minutes in I ran into blue trail signage and things improved. I ended up transferring to red trail and finished on the black trail. I saw an area of the black trail marked "challenge" but I think that was just due to the tree roots above the ground surface. There are separate paths for bikers versus hikers which was nice, and I think this a great trail for beginners (little to no elevation or areas requiring scrambling) who want flat terrain that isn't too challenging. Also, nice for someone looking for something less populated. I only saw one other person while hiking for an hour. A-ok experience, and I'd visit again if in the area. read more

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As far as hiking goes, it's "OK" and I would rate it as easy. There are a couple of *small* inclines along the trails, but like most of north Texas, 99% of the trails are flat and not rocky at all, so I would recommend this for all skill levels. There are a handful of loops you can try (all with exciting names such as Blue Trail, Red Trail, Yellow Trail). Depending on how creative you get, you can probably stretch the distance out to four miles. Some of the trails meander alongside a serene creek. It's maintained by DORBA, so it's obviously going to be biker friendly. However, these trails weren't overwhelmed with off-road Lance Armstrong wannabes the couple of times I have been out there. Although there isn't a lot of elevation change, there are plenty of twists and turns along the trails for the bikers. Speaking of which, there is a decent looking section that is just for bikers and it has some pretty sick looking dirt hills/ramps, etc. It really did look cool. Hikers should stay OUT of this area! The rest of the park: Limited parking lot, but you can park on the street if necessary (it's usually not crowded here). There's a covered pavilion near the parking lot with a handful of picnic tables, a playground and there are a few benches in the main park area. Enjoy getting outdoors folks! read more

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Hidden little park in the middle of some sketchy looking apartments. The trails were easy to navigate and well maintained, nice little oasis but you can still hear George Bush and DNT nearby. I went one Saturday morning and only ran into about nine or 10 people tops so that was nice but really it is just ok. I prefer to drive a little further out of the city when I want to adventure. read more

Katie Jackson Park - Hiking Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Cool little park for a walk, run or bike ride. We took our daughter and friends there for Homecoming pictures. read more

Katie Jackson Park - Beautiful day in Dallas - Hiking Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This is a great park to get a good workout or hike . I like to change up my parks at times ! This park is common for bikers so be respectful of their space . Once you go through the trails , it can feel a bit spooky . I'm confused as to whether I do or do not like this lol . I sort of felt like an explorer for a minute . There are a lot of open field , grassy areas, if you do not want to go deep with the trail . The trail itself is quite the adventure of you're up for it . read more

I really love this trail! It's right behind a ton of apartments so if you live there it's a great outdoorsy spot to go for an easy walk. The trails are nicely defined in the ground with arrows to keep you from getting lost. The White Rock Creek is so peaceful, hidden right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city. read more

Katie Jackson Park - Hiking Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We got some fried chicken from jolliebee and didn't have anywhere to eat it. Came here after about 10 min drive. The pavilion where the picnic was taken by a large family gathering. As such, we just ate our fried chicken inside the car. The park is surrounded by many apartments, and a small parking lot. I was expecting a much larger park setting. read more

This is park is surprisingly larger than it seems. When you first pull up to the park, it looks like a rather small place, but as you venture to the start of the trail, it actually extends for quite a ways. There is a small parking lot that can accommodate about 15 or so cars, and when we got here on a Saturday afternoon; we were able to still find parking. This park has a small picnic pavilion as well as a playground for small kids. There is a well kept green that extends for a ways, but the real attraction here are the trails. They are mountain bike as well as hiking trails. When you are at the entrance of the trail, the designations have bikes go one way and hikers go the other so that you see bikers coming towards you if you are a hiker and vice versa. The trails are easy and not arduous, so it's really nice to find something like this within the city limits. We came to hike, but honestly, it looked like a lot of fun to bike here, so maybe we'll try that sometime. Parts of the trail are near a residential area, but it's still pretty tucked away. There were also quite a few postings at the trailhead that were really helpful that explained more about DORBA and the trail. Really liked this place and will definitely be back! read more

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A hidden gem. The park looks a lot smaller than it actually is. Follow the concrete path which will lead you to 3 different trails...blue, red or yellow trail. I did the blue trail and it's about 1 mile loop just hang to your left. You'll have a direct view of the river that follows you for a good while along this path. I spotted a few fish and a turtle. Love the sound of the rushing water and the chirping of the birds. The trails are defined so it's easy to stay on track. read more

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What comfort it is to know you can find such beautiful nature right down the street! An absolute wonder! read more

Katie Jackson Park - What comfort it is to know you can find such beautiful nature right down the street! An absolute wonder! - Hiking Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Excellent spot to go on a walk and feel like you are far away from the city. Probably my favorite place to walk in Plano!

I came to this park to let my kids play on the playground, and the playground is sitting at least 1 foot higher than intended. I don't know if the bark is gone after time, or the dirt settled, or what.. but it's definitely interesting. My son still had fun, but it's a HUGE first step to get on any of the stairs or ladders, and a HUGE drop from any of the slides. Still a pretty little part with a nice walking path, but playground is not ideal for little kids. read more

Katie Jackson Park - Hiking Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Went with family, i enjoyed their short wooded trails, with surrounded cemented pathways. It was good for out little ones, had a small creak nearby. Good for bikers as well, old and young. read more

Awesome Place! Great hiking in the back trails. Perfect biking trails! Honestly a hidden gem in the area! Quiet and peaceful. Seems to be well maintained. Walk your dog, walk yourself, ride a bike, bring your family and have a blast! read more

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Love this trail! My husband and I walked it recently and weren't disappointed! It is a hidden gem in the midst of the bustling city. There are lots of great views along the blue trail. It is very clearly marked and well-maintained. So glad to have this park in my neighborhood! read more

We hike here regularly, and consider it one of our favorite trails. Yes, it's small, but the people are always friendly. It's a small gem that's hidden away in an area that's not too accessible. It's also a favorite among bikers, so please be aware of their trails. Unfortunately, there aren't enough markers, and they don't clearly differentiate between walking and biking trails. I'm not a very good biker (at least not at the DORBA level), but you should check out the pro-sports themed jumps. read more