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    Marion Sansom Park

    4.5 (11 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Tony D.

    Very rocky, quite hard going down. But going up to my car was a STRUGGLE. Highly Recommend!! if you want to get a great hike in DFW. I went when the weather was not too hot so it was decent but in the summer, take care with plenty of water. Not too many bugs on this trail and its fairly clean and please keep it like that.

    Nikki M.

    We are always looking for a good trail! We decided to stop by after reading a couple reviews and were pleasantly surprised. It's tucked away, around the lake in a part of town we don't drive to often. It was beautiful. Fall is always the best time to hike imo. Tons of different trails and scenery. We saw quite a bit of deer and not a lot of people which is always nice during a hike. There were some pretty steep trails so bring a good pair of hiking boots. The trails range from easy to intermediate.

    Son L.

    Visited here on a Sunday, late morning. Decided to just wing it and walk a few of the trails for as long as I felt like walking. Ended up exploring 3 different trails (easy, moderate, difficult). They were all different and displayed various levels of difficulty. The environment is well kept and the trails are made for both walking and mountain bike riding. I loved the variety and peacefulness each trail offered. I was able to make my way down to the dam. I appreciated that some of the more difficult trails actually physically challenged me at times and had some good elevation and undulations for exercise. The dam itself was beautiful and worth the trip. I highly recommend this park if you're looking for variety, physical activity, relaxation, and exploration! Cheers!

    Phillip E. S.

    Today was so beautiful, I couldn't help but to spend time outdoors in God's creation. This was only the second time out here, but I was better prepared with more hiking appropriate shoes and bottled water. (There are a few more items I'll remember to bring next time as well. With each passing visit, I'll be able to tweek what exactly I need to bring.) This time, I was determined to make my way to the dam area. I believe the actual dam is blocked off with fencing, but I was able to get close enough to satisfy my curiousity. Anyway, there were several spots that required some special maneuvering to get across without making a splash. In spite of being very out-of-shape, I made it across successfully. The goal for today was to commune with the Sovereign King of the Universe who made such beautiful landscapes as this. Goal accomplished! On the way back to the vehicle, I discovered just how out of shape I am. Ha! Hopefully I can come out here many more times in the future. The only negative of the whole trip was the sad discovery of how people have no regard for nature by littering.

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    Beautiful place to hike! We go 2-3 times a year! The scenery and waterfalls is a perfect place to unwind!

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    4.8(42 reviews)
    10.7 mi

    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.

    Still my most used stomping grounds even with all the construction in the area this remains a safe…read moreand serene place in those early morning walks, lined with wildflowers this time of year and the simmering of the water make for a pleasant and therapeutic walk.

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