White Rock Lake is one of my favorite places to unplug and reset. The trail is very clean, clearly…read moremarked, and perfect for both bikers and walkers, so everything flows smoothly without feeling crowded. There's always plenty of wildlife to spot along the way, including this adorable little fur baby in the video attached. I love coming out here to soak in nature, get some fresh air, and completely remove myself from the noise of the world for a while. Whether you're looking for a peaceful walk, a solid bike ride, or just a mental reset, White Rock Lake never disappoints.

Great area to ride your bike, and watch nature! This trail is super long and connects with other…read moretrails such as the SFT (Santa fe) which will take you to downtown! Rent you a bike at bike mart for 60 bucks for 24 hours and take off into the sunset.

Trail was well maintained and shady. Loved the surface and the landscaped fountain at the end was…read morethe perfect place to sit and relax. Will definitely return.

Ahh, Covid-dates mean more outdoor nature walks! We decided to hit up this quiet trail on a Sunday…read moremorning and it was a nice, quiet hike. This trail is nestled in a nondescript area backing up residential homes, but is still surprisingly quiet. The area we walked was almost completely flat, not much climbing here (my preference) but it was still a nice walk. The trail forms a large loop, and is about 5 miles if doing the full length along with offshoots. I'd probably come back to use as a beginner mountain bike trail, but my preference is more challenging trails for hikes.

We come walking on this trail pretty often or as my daughter likes to call it "the forest". It is…read morevery long and great for exercising. There's a creek that runs through it (hence the name) lol There is plenty of parking & they also recently added this cool playground. Now, I wish there was some type of shaded area because it gets HOT. Other than that, it's conveniently close to home and we recommend it!

Duck Creek Greenbelt Trail is about 3 and half miles, looped trail located near Garland, Texas and…read morethe trail isn't very difficult. The trail is good for hiking, walking, running, and road biking. The trail is also accessible year-round. Dogs are welcomed on the trail but should be leashed. There is a lot to do there depending on your preference. The trail runs through some trees and eventually leads to a nice little scenic lake. The trail is made of concrete so its great for running , biking or anything else with wheels. The lake would be a good spot for a picnic too but be warned there's a lot of walking before you get to the lake. There's also a nice playground for the kids as well. I would avoid coming on to the trail if there was any rain in the previous days because the trail path can easily flood making it very unpleasant and too wet to cross. There is a soccer park close by if you want a wide open field as well. Check it out if your looking for something to do on a nice day!

I was super impressed with this park! There's a gate to the entrance, which is open as of right now…read more8-8pm(sunset). After the gate is closed if you need to be let out, you have to call the police. But there's so much to do here! Not just the swimming area! There's a hiking trail, playground and walking trails. Beautiful views and plenty of space to social distance yourself. The trails are available for no fee as far as I could tell, but the swimming area near WhoaZone is $5. They do not take cash, only debit/credit card. The swimming area has a playground and picnic areas. I think there's a spot to cast your kayaks off over there too, but I stayed near the beach and didn't explore anything else. I saw vehicles with kayaks going over on the other side. If you have water shoes, I'd say bring them and a beach umbrella as there's no shade. The sand isn't too uncomfortable to lie in, there's just cigarette butts here and there. But I definitely recommend visiting for the day or even camping if you're into it!

Someone recommended this to me as a "sandy beach". It is a beach, and there is some sand, but the…read moreshore is probably a 50/50 mix of packed dirt and sharp pebbles. OUCH! The rock bottom extends out a couple of yards into the water, where it turns to clay. For swimmers, the rockiness is less of an issue - get past the rocks and swim/float your heart out, but the rocks along the shore make it significantly less enjoyable for babies. Running along the shore and splashing in the shallow water is painful without water shoes. For a true SANDY BEACH, check out Twin Points Park at Eagle Mountain Lake or Little Elm on Lake Lewisville instead. Twin Points is nicer, if you're deciding between the two. Pros: it's a pretty spot, with nice views. Plenty of parking - $5 per car. CREDIT/DEBIT ONLY. There is a dock for jumping off (which we didn't notice until we were leaving, sadly!). Not very crowded on a Saturday in August. Pretty clean, other than the bathrooms. Alcohol permitted (or if not permitted, certainly not regulated). Days swimming at the lake are SO MUCH FUN! Aside from the rocky shore, the only big negative was how gross the bathrooms were. We were there pretty early, so clearly they aren't cleaned daily. Also, the whoa zone is SO EXPENSIVE!!!! It looks fun but I cannot wrap my head around the fact that people pay that much to be there. It's $22 a person for ONE HOUR! Mon-Thurs they also offer a $50 all day pass. For our family of 7, I consider that cost prohibitive. Overall, it was a fun day at the lake, but Meadowmere Park is just not the best DFW has to offer.

Lakeside Park is peaceful during the week in the evenings…read more This view is walking distance from the area I'm familiar with. Just being able to hear the water waves, and seeing the sun glistening against the water is a tranquil vibe. On the some weekends there are people giving birthday parties or barbecuing at the Barbecue Grills. There is a Fishing Pier, Parking lot area, Pavilions (Small), Picnic Tables, a Playground where my kids play and swing, a Sand Volleyball Court, Trails for Hiking / Biking. I enjoy the peace and convenience of the view to walk around the lakeside in a calm setting.

This is a small park but it is peaceful, runs along Lake Ray Hubbard, provides shaded and unshaded…read moreseating, has a bbq grill, playground set, volleyball net and access to local fishing.

So let's have fun with this review on Sunset Bay! This muddy shallow bay borders Sol Dryefuss Point…read moreof White Rock Lake and shares some of the spectacular view, but that isn't what makes this bay so delightfully fun! This little vibrant bay is full of life! LOTS of feet run, walk, stroll, waddle, paddle, swim, clutch and just stand. Okay, some of the feet are paws including the dogs, cats, coyotes and bobcats. The wet feet include the many species of ducks, geese, and frogs! There are some serious raptor feet with the many hawks, owls, falcons, kestrels and we can't forget Nick and Nora's Eagle claws! Way too many bird feet to count! But let's get back to the geese (or as I incorrectly like to say, gooses). There are Chinese Whites, Chinese Browns, Canadas, Grays and sometimes a Snow or 3! Plus more quaking ducks than I care to count... Under the water are a lot of footless finny fish. There are some big catfish in this bay that like to follow the swimming fowls. We won't disgust ourselves and talk about what the catfish are eating that these birds deposit in the water... I will say these are some very fat catfish! In the evening, the frogs will croak you into submission! The bulls, tree and a toad or two. The signs say do not feed the birds and ducks and geese (gooses :) ), but I like to pass down memories I had as a kid. I let the granddaughters each toss crumpled up whole wheat bread pieces to the plumb water fowl (or very alert 5-10 pound yellow catfish). If you want to watch nature in action, keep an eye on the cormorants. When Nick and Nora, the Bald Eagles circle over head, the cormorants scatter in all directions! On wing and/or diving into the muddy water. KIDS are thrilled to come here, photographers line up, Coyotes camp out in the bushes waiting on a fresh winged meal. Oh, smile at the silent stalking bobcat who is quite silly thinking it can snatch a duck snack within a few feet of dogs, runners, and strollers!

So I came across this trail on alltrails.com. This is not on Yelp so I thought I share it. It's a…read moreshort trail 1.3 miles give or take. I parked in a gravel parking lot by Keaton park and walked across a small field. You'll than see the trail sign and another billboard sign that has not been update or maintain. The trail is also close to a street, so you can hear the cars. I was a bit surprise because the trail was pretty decent with some ups/ downs with some trash/debris. I wish this trail was longer and has some kind of water/ creek which my daughters enjoy. Overall this trail isn't bad for a quick walk with your dog or whatever. I would say I go back but it's a short trail and does not have a creek. We finished within an hr or so.

This urban trail runs in part along the train line, so while there are some road crossings, there…read moreare decent uninterrupted stretches. It makes a connection to the stadium area from the city's downtown, but also runs a considerable length away from the city, granting it considerable utility. There are a few sights, but the aesthetics are nothing to write home about overall. It's still good to have this sort of infrastructure in urban areas to encourage walking and biking.

This is a nice trail with wide pathways that eventually connect to White Rock Lake. There are some…read morepretty, quiet, fully "back to nature" parts of the trail, while other parts take you over busy road ways, etc. But, it is a city trail/park so that is to be expected. I like the fact that the trail is clean and most folks give you a friendly smile or "hi" when they run or bike past. It's almost like having a tiny piece of Austin inside Dallas. I really enjoy the trail on early weekday evenings and early weekend mornings. It's pretty quiet during these times. My suggestion is to avoid "busy times" like weekend afternoons. The trail gets packed with kids, dogs, families (rolling 10 or more deep, LOL!), and tons of roller bladers, skater boarders, etc on weekend afternoons.

It gets five Stars just because it's Big D! One of the landmarks you just know about if you're from…read moreDallas. Generations have attached meaning to this hill via,proposals, wedding ceremony, birthday party, family reunion. You name it and it's happened here On this pavilion site,once stood the home of a pioneer who came from Tennessee. He eventually owned a large portion of this area raising cotton and livestock. Dallasites who have grown up in this area attach more meaning than most because of proximity to their " part of Dallas". It's still a great place for a fall or spring picnic Go

Visiting Dallas from out of town and needed a place to take the kids to run off their energy. We…read morehappened to stumble upon this park and it was a great experience. They have this cool slide/rope climbing contraption that kids 5+ can enjoy. We broke the rules a bit and let both our kids (4&2) play on it before it got too rowdy with older kids. The slide can get busy so it's wise to be careful with the little ones. For the smaller kids there are some toy houses and another climbing contraption with ropes and other balancing items. Right off the playground is a nice hill so if the weather is good, I'm sure you could roll down it! This park was overall a pleasant experience and kept the kids entertained.

This was hands down the best experience I could've done in Dallas area! We had a group of 10 and…read morepersonally met the owner, who was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a fantastic tour around the place. His employee, Guy, was a phenomenal aid and made sure we got in and out of the water safely, and even gave us some waters in the 105 degree heat. Despite this heat, the lake was very cool and we had fun the entire time. If you're looking for a family activity or looking for a great time, please support this business! To my fellow UT Dallas students, this place is extremely cheap if you're looking for a great time!

I rented a tandem kayak for me and my girlfriend. Easily one of the best things I have ever done…read more Dave was welcoming, easy going, and helpful. Total price for two hours was about $42-45 but was worth every last penny. You best believe we will be back, and I'm suggesting it to many other people.