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Love this park. Plenty of trails both concrete and off-road. Most everything along the river is covered in foliage so you stay cool even in the heat of the summer. Big play areas for kids and plenty of running areas.
Nice park in Arlington. I was pleasantly surprised by this place. I found it on the all trails app. There is plenty of parking available. The park offers picnic tables, several playground equipment, a covered picnic area, and walking/running trails. The park was very clean, with clean restrooms and plenty of trash cans. The trails are wide enough for walkers/runners/bikers to share the trail. I was on the trail from 4 to 530pm. Several of people on the trails to feel safe. However, you still felt like you had the trail all to yourself. Also, several trail options to puck from.
Been wanting to check out this park for quite some time and finally got around to doing so. There is too much park to walk around in one day; however, I did see enough to be impressed with this green space in Arlington. The city should be proud of what they have. Some of the tables and grills look as if the CCC had built them, but maybe that is simply the decor. Who knows?! There were pavillions and tables galore with plenty of shade to fend off the hot sun and temperatures. I also stumbled across access to a wildflower area off the beaten path. Maybe some day I'll return to further explore this hidden treasure. If you live nearby, don't procrastinate in checking out this wonderful park with such a rich history. I'll defintely head out here again soon.
My dog and I come here nearly every day and we love it! This park has everything, water, trails, bike paths, playground area, picnic areas and large clean public restrooms. If you are in the area and looking to have a cookout or take your dog on a walk or your kids to a playground this is an amazing place to do so! Probably my favorite park in all of Texas!
I did not know about this park's existence until recently! I've been seeing this park's trail on AllTrails, and I've been looking for a good lengthy trail to get my jogs in but what's even better was that it was close to my house. This park is located in Arlington, and it's a HUGE park -- they have green fields, trails, pavillions and grills that you can use. It's a really nice area where you can see trees (and those are hard to find in Texas!) I was able to use the greenway to get my jog in -- the park wasn't too crowded on a Saturday afternoon either so it was really pleasant. Even if you don't want to use the trail, the park is big enough so you can probably just jog around the park. I'm so glad I was able to find this park and I'm excited to use this park more! Super clean, not too crowded and perfect in the city of Arlington!
It is time for an update!! I would say this is on my list as one of the most beautiful 'nature spots' in DFW. If you are looking to get away and explore and feel like you're not quite in North Texas anymore I would say to venture here. It is good to get some fresh air anyways these days. As far as wildlife, I've been out there and haven't had any encounters. But since it is very wooded I would just say be sure to venture out during a more traffic time of day and you will be fine. There are various parts of the trail but I prefer more of the dirt path. But on a nice Texas day be sure to bike, hike or run this lovely area! It remains well maintained and there is lots of parking. I need to get out there and explore more.
This review is specific to the Legacy Parks Mountain Bike Trails at River Legacy Parks. Great for trail running, hiking, and biking. This is mostly a single-track trail used by runners, hikers, and bikers. The trail is rustic with lots of twists/turns and tree cover. This may be one of those trails where you either leave your earbuds behind or only wear one; you need to hear when runners or bikers are close. There are a couple of areas with great dips, perfect for biking or sprinting hills. As mentioned above, this is a rustic trail which is part of its charm. Keep your eyes out for roots, uneven footpaths, snakes, etc. There are a number of trails so you can make your workout as long as you want. The closest bathroom is at the River Legacy Parks. It is close enough to walk to the bathrooms but it is still a bit of a hike. Parking seems plentiful and I have not seen the lot filled up yet.
This is a very nice park. There was ample space, the crowd was kind (with bike and hike passing), and areas for family gatherings. In the future, I hope to see less detours and more landscaping. I took off a star because compared to other parks in the metroplex a lot of people weren't cleaning up after their pets.
This was such a huge park. I came on a Friday and went through the entrance by Viridian. I took some nice photos, unfortunately a lot of the trails were blocked. After talking with one of the visitors, it was due to erosion. He said how the spot where he was sitting use to have a bench on it. It is now a cliff lol. I know that on the Green Oaks entrance there is some sort of learning center. Don't quote me on that! I will, however, check that out and see what's all on that side of the park. I met so many cute doggos! One was really shy, but also wanted to be pet really badly. Too cute! I did not wear the proper walking shoes and had to go through some makeshift trails due to the erosion. When I say the bottom of my feet looked like I stomped out charcoals for a living- it was not the truth! To access the park was free which is always a plus. There is ample parking and near the entrance there was a port o potty. I'm sure there are bathrooms somewhere in the park. I'm excited to go back and see what's on the other side.
This is the best bike trail I have found in the DFW area. It has the longest trail I have come across and the path is wide and flat. It's perfect for running, biking, etc. The trail is about 14+ miles, round trip. There are many areas with dense trees, providing lots of shade during warm months. We always see lots of wild life during our bike rides, especially at dusk: bobcats, armadillos, snakes, deer, etc.! There's always a ton of people at this park all year round and it has always felt very safe. This will continue to be my favorite bike trail, until I find a lon
This is a very popular park filled with lots of families. However, there were ample parking spaces available. It seems as though, there's a mixture of walkers, joggers and bikers! Restrooms were visible right in the center of the park. They were clean and odor free! There were a few well kept playgrounds for the children. Trails were long with various routes to choose from. There was a good amount of shade too. A great place for photos. Photos come out a lot better than they looked!
I've been going to this park since I was a child and I love going down the many trails. Everyone should be on the lookout for wildlife and flooding when it rains. Be careful on the hidden trails and beware of cliffs that lead to the river. The newer playground that was built some years ago is great for the kids and being surrounded by nature is always a plus.
Their bike trail is the best and longest in this area. It's about 14 miles round trip. Some parts of the trail are closed, but they offer mulch detours, so you can continue on your way. We mainly come here to bike and get a great workout in the process. They have several areas to park and several park entrances. They also offer a playground for kids, picnic tables, and public restrooms. I would highly recommend this park, bring te whole family, you will not be disappointed!
1 month ago
Pretty large park near my home. Lots of trails to include bike trails. I know I haven't explored half of this property and the surrounding trees and plants are relaxing. There is a river along the trail to glaze at or take pictures of. Lots of parking and well kept. read more
4 months ago
Love this park. Plenty of trails both concrete and off-road. Most everything along the river is covered in foliage so you stay cool even in the heat of the summer. Big play areas for kids and plenty of running areas. read more
Nice park in Arlington. I was pleasantly surprised by this place. I found it on the all trails app. There is plenty of parking available. The park offers picnic tables, several playground equipment, a covered picnic area, and walking/running trails. The park was very clean, with clean restrooms and plenty of trash cans. The trails are wide enough for walkers/runners/bikers to share the trail. I was on the trail from 4 to 530pm. Several of people on the trails to feel safe. However, you still felt like you had the trail all to yourself. Also, several trail options to puck from. read more
3 years ago
Been wanting to check out this park for quite some time and finally got around to doing so. There is too much park to walk around in one day; however, I did see enough to be impressed with this green space in Arlington. The city should be proud of what they have. Some of the tables and grills look as if the CCC had built them, but maybe that is simply the decor. Who knows?! There were pavillions and tables galore with plenty of shade to fend off the hot sun and temperatures. I also stumbled across access to a wildflower area off the beaten path. Maybe some day I'll return to further explore this hidden treasure. If you live nearby, don't procrastinate in checking out this wonderful park with such a rich history. I'll defintely head out here again soon. read more
My dog and I come here nearly every day and we love it! This park has everything, water, trails, bike paths, playground area, picnic areas and large clean public restrooms. If you are in the area and looking to have a cookout or take your dog on a walk or your kids to a playground this is an amazing place to do so! Probably my favorite park in all of Texas! read more
4 years ago
I did not know about this park's existence until recently! I've been seeing this park's trail on AllTrails, and I've been looking for a good lengthy trail to get my jogs in but what's even better was that it was close to my house. This park is located in Arlington, and it's a HUGE park -- they have green fields, trails, pavillions and grills that you can use. It's a really nice area where you can see trees (and those are hard to find in Texas!) I was able to use the greenway to get my jog in -- the park wasn't too crowded on a Saturday afternoon either so it was really pleasant. Even if you don't want to use the trail, the park is big enough so you can probably just jog around the park. I'm so glad I was able to find this park and I'm excited to use this park more! Super clean, not too crowded and perfect in the city of Arlington! read more
6 years ago
It is time for an update!! I would say this is on my list as one of the most beautiful 'nature spots' in DFW. If you are looking to get away and explore and feel like you're not quite in North Texas anymore I would say to venture here. It is good to get some fresh air anyways these days. As far as wildlife, I've been out there and haven't had any encounters. But since it is very wooded I would just say be sure to venture out during a more traffic time of day and you will be fine. There are various parts of the trail but I prefer more of the dirt path. But on a nice Texas day be sure to bike, hike or run this lovely area! It remains well maintained and there is lots of parking. I need to get out there and explore more. read more
2 years ago
This review is specific to the Legacy Parks Mountain Bike Trails at River Legacy Parks. Great for trail running, hiking, and biking. This is mostly a single-track trail used by runners, hikers, and bikers. The trail is rustic with lots of twists/turns and tree cover. This may be one of those trails where you either leave your earbuds behind or only wear one; you need to hear when runners or bikers are close. There are a couple of areas with great dips, perfect for biking or sprinting hills. As mentioned above, this is a rustic trail which is part of its charm. Keep your eyes out for roots, uneven footpaths, snakes, etc. There are a number of trails so you can make your workout as long as you want. The closest bathroom is at the River Legacy Parks. It is close enough to walk to the bathrooms but it is still a bit of a hike. Parking seems plentiful and I have not seen the lot filled up yet. read more
This is a very nice park. There was ample space, the crowd was kind (with bike and hike passing), and areas for family gatherings. In the future, I hope to see less detours and more landscaping. I took off a star because compared to other parks in the metroplex a lot of people weren't cleaning up after their pets. read more
This was such a huge park. I came on a Friday and went through the entrance by Viridian. I took some nice photos, unfortunately a lot of the trails were blocked. After talking with one of the visitors, it was due to erosion. He said how the spot where he was sitting use to have a bench on it. It is now a cliff lol. I know that on the Green Oaks entrance there is some sort of learning center. Don't quote me on that! I will, however, check that out and see what's all on that side of the park. I met so many cute doggos! One was really shy, but also wanted to be pet really badly. Too cute! I did not wear the proper walking shoes and had to go through some makeshift trails due to the erosion. When I say the bottom of my feet looked like I stomped out charcoals for a living- it was not the truth! To access the park was free which is always a plus. There is ample parking and near the entrance there was a port o potty. I'm sure there are bathrooms somewhere in the park. I'm excited to go back and see what's on the other side. read more
This is the best bike trail I have found in the DFW area. It has the longest trail I have come across and the path is wide and flat. It's perfect for running, biking, etc. The trail is about 14+ miles, round trip. There are many areas with dense trees, providing lots of shade during warm months. We always see lots of wild life during our bike rides, especially at dusk: bobcats, armadillos, snakes, deer, etc.! There's always a ton of people at this park all year round and it has always felt very safe. This will continue to be my favorite bike trail, until I find a lon read more
6 years ago
This is a very popular park filled with lots of families. However, there were ample parking spaces available. It seems as though, there's a mixture of walkers, joggers and bikers! Restrooms were visible right in the center of the park. They were clean and odor free! There were a few well kept playgrounds for the children. Trails were long with various routes to choose from. There was a good amount of shade too. A great place for photos. Photos come out a lot better than they looked! read more
6 years ago
I've been going to this park since I was a child and I love going down the many trails. Everyone should be on the lookout for wildlife and flooding when it rains. Be careful on the hidden trails and beware of cliffs that lead to the river. The newer playground that was built some years ago is great for the kids and being surrounded by nature is always a plus. read more
1 year ago
7 years ago
Their bike trail is the best and longest in this area. It's about 14 miles round trip. Some parts of the trail are closed, but they offer mulch detours, so you can continue on your way. We mainly come here to bike and get a great workout in the process. They have several areas to park and several park entrances. They also offer a playground for kids, picnic tables, and public restrooms. I would highly recommend this park, bring te whole family, you will not be disappointed! read more
2 years ago
My son has been asking to go back everyday since we've been! He loved this park They have one big play structure and two smaller ones in walking distance. There's a huge grass area, tables, & grills. This would be a great park to have birthday parties or reunions. Follow the signs or ask someone if you get lost trying to find it your first time. read more
8 years ago
I have to say I am not from Texas so all this nature scares me. I like coming to this park to walk but I am scared of the snakes and bugs. I know its supposed to be rare to see a snake but I would probably have a heart attack if I saw one here and I know the park is supposed to have them. I have seen the bobcat and have yet to see the coyotes. My first time there something bit me through my clothes 4 times. Not sure what it was but I seem to be allergic or have a real sensitivity to bug bites because it was itchy for two weeks. I put anti itchy on it all the time and still have a scar even though I didn't scratch. I like this park because there are so many different ways to get in and out as well as to go to. There are busier sections than others some sections you won't see anyone for a mile or two. Some sections have shade others not so much like in the park/picnic areas. Where I try to walk has shade. I like to see nature and even though I am jumpy its nice to see the birds, butterflies and I've seen two turtles. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
Hands down the best place locally wise for outdoor activities. Anything outdoors from running, walking, bicycling, and even fishing. It runs along Green Oaks and sections of the trails runs along the Trinity River to where you can get a good glimpse of the river. All the trails whether you stay on the concrete trails made or go off the wooded trails on your Indiana Jones adventure are fantastic in terms of exploring along with getting a great workout in. Most of the trails lead to the center of the expansive park where there is large open fields for football, soccer, softball. There are playgrounds for kids with gym stuff and all with picnic tables for bbq. They do have the bbq pits too and I love the smells of the charcoals cooking! The front entrance has a learning center which educates visitors on the park and some glimpses of the wildlife you may encounter. Getting back to the trails, I love the idea of being able to roam and be closer to the wildlife as you can see butterflies and if you are running towards dusk, the glowflies which are pretty cool. River Legacy has been around forever and I have been playing the park as a kid in my early days (before Internet) before they urban expanded it to an actual park with concrete paths and back then it was all wooded trails. I never once felt unsafe either from wildlife to the environment, but rather a wonderful place to explore and get some great exercise in. You can go underneath the hwy from Euless entering into Arlington which becomes Collins and walk the other direction which is around 14 miles or so to the end. Don't hold me on that exact miles but it was far and I did it once. I was expecting a pot of gold or some hot women that would be serving me cold beverages at the end, well there wasn't and just a circular opening to sit and I go oh #&$, now I got to walk it back..damn didn't think that through. I would have been amused if there was a congrats sign and it added you got 14 miles back to get to your car hahaha. The only suggestion I would offer is if they had an outdoor basketball court(s) which would be nice or eventually a small rec center too..or a softball field. I can envision that the park would be a place where people would consistently play pick up basketball games. I didn't see a basketball court or any softball fields either. I would have loved to see those rent a scooters around to park to allow you to "zoom" around. Just some suggestions off the top of my head. I am impressed what the city has done for the park and how friendly everyone has been on the trails from greetings to courtesy acknowledgement from a cyclist to a runner/walker. It is a wonderful park to spend either a few hours or a day to do outdoor activities! read more
7 years ago
Amazing park! It was clean and huge! Fun to explore can't wait to bring the kids here and our bikes! read more
8 years ago
Hands down my favorite place to run!! River Legacy is my daily dose of nature. It's the perfect escape from the city, yet right within the city. It's great for running, walking, biking, picnics, outdoor activities/events. Always plenty of parking at the trailheads. Trails are gorgeous, full of gigantic trees and unending winding paved roads that go beyond miles of what is seen. I love that every trail has milemarkers every 0.25-0.50 mile, so you can easily keep track of how long/far you've run. Trees provide nice shade, so love that I can run outdoors in any season. Especially the hot summer days of Texas! read more
12 years ago
I like this park it's nice well kept and the trails are long. I used to run the really long trail until one day I saw a bobcat and kittens crossing the trail and it scared the crap outta me. I haven't ran it since I do run the shorter wooded trail cause more ppl travel on that one so the animals won't really hang out there. I don't know if the animals on the trail will attack or not and I just can't take that chance so I have to drive all the way to another park or trail to get my long mileage in. Besides the wild animals the more public areas are nice and they have a really cool kids play area too. If I had a kid I would take them there. read more
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7 years ago
The view was pretty nice. They have long jogging/ biker path and pretty clean accessories. Just be ware of chiggars. Those suckers last forever. read more
7 years ago
I've been to this park a few times BUT didn't realize the hidden trails. AMAZING day!!! Early morning walk and EVERYONE was in great spirits that I walked past. My cheeks hurt from returning smiles. #greenery #water #scenes #peaceful read more
8 years ago
I use this park to ride my electric assisted bike end to end which is perhaps 8 miles long. You can also sidetrack over to the newer Viridian development in two different places and explore around that area. I usually bring some bread to feed the ducks on the Viridian side half way through my ride. I've spotted armadillos and owls on several occasions. Luckily I haven't encountered any snakes. The trails are kept beautifully maintained while not intruding much on nature. It's a good place to relax and escape the concrete jungle for a few hours. read more
8 years ago
I enjoyed this park. Spending time at the park with someone special to me was the best way to explore River Legacy Park. read more
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Is their a fee to enter? Sorry I'm new to Texas so just wondering. Thank you!
No. The park and trails are all free. They do have a nature center type thing, I'm not sure if that costs anything or not.
Is this place free?are the trails free?
Free free free. The nature center might cost, but nothing else.
I'm new to Texas and thinking of visiting this park to go walking on the trails, but Ive been reading a lot of the reviews on here about bobcat sightings. Should I be worried about them while on my walk?
No, they're use to people. Not bothersome at all.
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