This is one of my favorite trails to visit, especially during the Texas heat because the area is…read morevery well shaded. I always bring my dogs here, and they absolutely love it. The last few times I visited during weekends or holidays, it was pretty crowded with teenagers running around and a lot more activity. But this time it was quiet and you could hear the birds, so peaceful. Everyone around the trail was very respectful. There were people cycling, walking their dogs, hiking, and just enjoying the outdoors. I also love that there are different trail options depending on how long or challenging you want your walk to be. There's a nice mix of uphill and downhill sections, which makes it even better. Plus, the nearby dam area is perfect for taking a break and cooling down. One thing I really appreciated this visit was how clean everything looked. Previously, I had noticed quite a bit of littering, especially broken glass bottles, which can be really dangerous for dogs. Thankfully, this time around the trail looked much cleaner and better maintained.

Best day ever Sunny n sound weather wooow great place to hike we had real fun we loved it n scared…read morewe will loose our way whoa wild

This is a great place to start your hike of the Trinity Trails. You can find it by car off of 183…read morejust west of Bryant Irvin and there's a good amount of parking and a water fountain. You can only head north from here along the river. The best way to navigate is to plan your trip ahead of time with the free app. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/trwd/id527702848?mt=8

This is just another part of the very extensive Trinity Trails that goes throughout Ft. Worth. It's…read morea beautiful trail to run, bike or hike on especially in the early morning! Watch the sunrise right off of the river and enjoy the outdoors and nature. Whenever I venture out to this area I always love to give this trail a visit. There are maps online and info on how to navigate the area. Thank you city of Ft. Worth for making it easy and providing the navigation!

Great park for hiking, biking and walking. There are several different trails to chose from.l and a…read morenice water feature that you can see or even hike to depending on the trail that you choose. There's lots of shade and the elevation is great. I did the speakeasy with my nom and son and it was perfect

Marine Creek Lake Trail is a beautiful and peaceful six mile trail that goes around the lake. There…read moreare good views of the lake throughout the walk and there are plenty of people walking the trail. I also noticed a couple of people riding their bikes throughout the walk. Marine Creek Lake is beside the TCC Northwest campus which is nice. I'm grateful to have this walking trail close by. I look forward to returning to this trail.

This review is focused more on the lake itself and not the trail since I walked down the incline to…read morethe lake onto the deck and around that area. Marine Creek Lake is a 250-acre no wake lake (more tranquil waters) which provides a welcome, peaceful respite from hectic city life. The 6-mile trail adjacent to the lake offers walking and running opportunities. At the lake, boating/kayaking/canoeing, swimming and fishing--with catfish here and there and bass on the riprap--are some of the main activities people participated in. After researching various parks in and around the Fort Worth area for a recent visit, I decided on Marine Creek Lake. Although unconventional in the park area, I also think the Marine Creek Lake area has everything I enjoy re: parks like verdure, beautiful landscapes, lots of trees, cool people, places to relax and interesting activities. Personally, one of my favorite activities was just walking along the deck and looking out at the lake waters and everything in the background. I met, rather serendipitously, two cool people who were also visiting Marine Creek Lake. One guy was there mainly to fish and let me borrow his fishing pole but all I caught was some seaweed-like aquatic plants, which he said is more than what he caught. (Haha) In the beginning of each try, I could feel something substantial and heavy underwater, but no dice. Another person was there walking his Chihuahua-Corgi mix named Finny. Parking here was easy, as I recall. The Marine Creek Lake area wasn't crowded, so the adjacent parking lot had lots of spaces available on a Saturday morning. I am kind of glad its existence seems to be a well kept secret of sorts. It is definitely a hidden gem. [5/5], Highly recommended!

Had four days off from work, and I didn't want to waste them away at the apartment. So I performed…read morean internet search for parks and nature preserves. Out of the four that piqued my interest, this one was first on the list. Looks like there were other trails branching off from the main one, but I stuck with the main walking path. There were benches and informational signs scattered along the route. All of them worthwhile in reading. Unfortunately, I was saddened by how much litter I found. Irresponsible and narcissistic people. Boooo! The Nature preserve was well worth the time spent and effort to drive out here. Check it out!

It's way too hot right now so unless you go very early in the morning, save your Crystal Canyon…read morehike for a fair weather day. Then you can really enjoy it. The best thing about Arlington is all the trees and hills. North Texas is mostly flat and DFW isn't known for its foliage, but there's quite a few spots in Arlington that really feel "far away." There's true hills and canyons and forests and creeks. You can be in the center of the metroplex and still feel lost in the woods. Crystal Canyon is such a spot. This park is so pretty. I appreciate all the little signs that explain the trail and history of the area. Crystal Canyon gets its name from all the crystals (gypsum) to be found in the vicinity, particularly the creek. There's a few beautiful bridges and benches. The hike is fairly short but super scenic and enjoyable.

This is a fun 2.5 mile hike (5 miles round trip) that takes you from just outside of Old Town on…read morethe west side of I-35W to a neighborhood on the east side. You'll walk through hundreds of trees, along a creek, past Hidden Creek Golf Course, under the freeway, through an open field with lots of wild flowers and birds, through a cemetery and an industrial area, winding through a residential neighborhood, more woods, and finally ending up at a kids playground on the other side. Dogs are welcome and cyclists will enjoy not fighting with cars for a while and both ends of the trail have bike lanes and parking lots. There are two water stations along the trail and one of them in the middle near the cemetery has water for your dog. There are distance markers at every quarter-mile to track your progress.

Great spot to start a walk, or a ride. Good trails (paved and gravel), very scenic, no vehicles…read more Parking might be a little tight here. There is street parking, but not on all streets. Be sure to look for "No Parking" signs. Close to food and drink. Tim Love's Woodshed Smokehouse (https://www.yelp.com/biz/woodshed-smokehouse-fort-worth) is RIGHT HERE, and has a GREAT patio! So you can also rent bikes here via Fort Worth B Cycle (https://fortworth.bcycle.com/) station. Here's the yelp listing, and my review - http://www.yelp.com/biz/fort-worth-bike-sharing-fort-worth?hrid=dlLjMSasM3u_E84Pca2b6g You can walk or ride about 4 miles to the west. Toward the end there is a bike shop (Mellow Johnny's) and a food drink option (Press Cafe). Bottom line: Why not walk back on the other side of the river and walk across one of the low-water dams. I dare you. I'll get pictures next time. PS. Waggooner misspelled. There's only one "o". Edit sent.

I always come back to this place because I absolutely love it! Everything is very well organized,…read morethe lake is clean, the restrooms are always clean, and you can rent gazebos for a BBQ with family and friends. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a relaxing day outdoors. Admission: * Monday-Thursday: $10 * Friday: $20 I'm not sure about the weekend price since I haven't been there on a weekend yet.

Twin Points Park is a hidden gem in the DFW area--clean, relaxing, and perfect for a great outdoor…read moreday. You can BBQ, hang out on the grassy areas, or enjoy the small beach and calm waters of Eagle Mountain Lake. The gazebos are a nice bonus for picnics or family gatherings. Awesome spot to escape the city for a few hours. We really enjoyed it and would definitely come back!