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Rockledge Park

4.0 (52 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Lexi H.

My boyfriend and I were looking for a nice area to take the dog with a lake shoreline for her hop in. I had saved this spot a year ago but finally got around to going. It's just over the bridge past the Gaylord so it's a hit of a hidden gem. Such a nice spot! $10 parking fee, but otherwise you can bring your own food, drinks, chairs, etc. Staff was friendly and recommended areas to go to. There's 6 coves with picnic tables and parking at each. We haven't explored the trails yet but they have a full trail of 23 miles and they break out into 2-3 mile loops. We brought our Tommy Bahama chairs and some drinks and enjoyed the nice weather. It was such a nice spot we saw an engagement! They close at 6:30 / 15 min after sunset

Brent L.

It's $10 per car to get in, so pack your front seat, your back seat, and your trunk with all of your friends and get a bargain! It's a very nice park near the dam with great lake views. It's good for hiking, picnicking, and they even have kayak and paddle board rentals. There appears to be an "unofficial" swimming area, but I was there in the dead of winter, so I didn't tempt fate and can't provide comments on that. (no camping or boat ramps in this park if you are looking for that) Several reviews mentioned a lot of litter, but I didn't see any litter in the park or along the trails. The trails are fun, with beautiful scenery and plenty of lakeshore views. I would consider the trails *slightly* "moderate." The hiking trail features moderate elevation changes but not overwhelmingly so. The trail connects this park to another park, so if you do your research you might be able to hit the trails for FREE (I saw a couple of free parking areas with access to the trails). Be aware that there are *TONS* of mountain bikers on these trails. The trails are designed to be "one-way" trails. After speaking with several bicyclists though, I received differing opinions regarding which direction hikers should be going. I tried going the same direction as the bikers and also tried going against traffic. I'll be honest, as a hiker I felt a LOT safer going against the biking traffic. There are many curves and hills here and if you aren't watching your back constantly, you risk being run over (if you are a hiker).

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Can be better, downhill since 10 yrs ago. More people throw garbage and no cleaning. Even with today's $20 entrance fee.

Lake Grapevine
Erika C.

$10 for vehicle entry at the front entrance but definitely worth the money if you make a day out of it. Views were beautiful and it wasn't crowded in the morning. Trails both lake side and bike trails were fun to hike. Lots of activities can be done there: kayak rentals (see website for prices), paddle boarding, picnics, biking, swimming, etc. Nice to have a nature getaway so close. Looking forward to my next visit!

Eri H.

I'll start with the good things. There are 7 private coves (with parking, shaded picnic tables and a small beach area). I would recommend to come on a weekday early in the morning if you want some privacy and keep social distance with other groups. For 10$ per car this is a gem. There are so many things you can do such as kayaking, peddle boarding or fishing! Just many fun activities you can during summer! The only downside! It is quite dirty! Lots of trash in the water, outside of the water although I have seen maintenance going around picking up waste. I just don't get it, why ppl. have to leave trash behind! Unless you are physically incapable to use your eye hand coordination and pick up your water bottle, napkin or bottle caps I would say you are pretty selfish, rude and ignorant! Such a shame! This is such a nice spot to spend the day with your family and just have fun but the amount of trash everywhere makes me not want to come back during summer break! Maybe wait until it calms a little down after summer break.

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Harish V.

Great Place for Little Trekking, Kayaking , Jogging and awesome for photoshoots. The park is huge with well established roads to park at different locations with Restrooms and seating areas which offers good view of lake. Here for my friends gender reveal party and the pics came out great. Entrance is $5 for car , 1$ for bikes.Open from 8am till sunset. For professional photoshoots you need pay $50, which is bit costly.

www.dfwchurch.org/central

We LOVE our times at the Jackson Pavilion at Rockledge Park! We are a church group and sometimes it's just good to get outdoors! The pavilion offers plenty of space and shade, lots of seating, is always clean, and offers a beautiful view of Lake Grapevine. And, there is plenty of parking. Once our worship service is over, many people love to stay after to picnic, kayak and enjoy the day. We are so glad this place exists (and is quite affordable for a group such as ours). We look forward to being there again!

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Lizzy O.

We absolutely loved coming here to see pretty water views. Our dog loved bounding up and down the rocks. We bought an annual membership for $60 and used it multiple times. The pass sticker is only valid for one vehicle. If you want a second car pass sticker the fee is an additional $20. It was totally worth it in order to see pretty sunsets over the lake.

Dominik D.

I was surprised that parks abutting Grapevine Lake are charge for entrance. It certainly has very scenic rocky environs and I would say $5 is not unreasonable.

Lisa A.

I want to know where the money we paid for entry fees go? This park was trashed! It was so disturbing, I've never been to a park this filthy with litter.

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Nice park on the NE shore of Grapevine Lake. Beautiful sunsets. 4 stars for the trash consistently littering the shoreline. C'mon!

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The view was beautiful. Took my engagement pictures. It was clean and the lake was without words.

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Beautiful area. Great place to take your dog and hike. Great place to watch the sunset.

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Views of the lake is great, but you have to get there extra early to get a good spot on the rockledge, always sooo crowded, smh

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Park has lots of trash on the ground. I was surprised at how nasty it was. Yuk! This should be run by the City!

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I payed for an annual pass, and I'm not allowed to hike on the trails now, but the "residents" are.

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I don't know who C Shane Wilbanks is, but had they named this path after me, it might have been…read morecalled Moron Road, or perhaps Nimrod Pathway. Why, you ask? Well, it's because I have lived in this area for 6 years now and only recently discovered this beautiful course. The trail itself branches into the greater Horseshoe Trail sprawl - it is a little over a mile long and along some beautiful scenery. Here you can see the lake as well as pass through some beautiful wooded areas. The trail has some parking spaces and port-a-potties conveniently located along its route, as well as benches and picnic areas. You can come here and walk, run, or bike as the pathway is very wide and accommodating. This trail is beautifully kept, and I highly recommend adding it to your outdoor fitness course.

A beautiful, scenic trail surrounded by trees and greenery. Parking areas are sprinkled around the…read moretrails. Hikers, bikers and nature lovers alike can enjoy the many dirt paths that lead to more paths and picnic areas. On weekend mornings the Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers club (RAW) put out industrial thermoses filled with water and sports drinks at two of the entrances. The trail weaves around Grapevine lake with several benches available for those wanting to take in the view. Every once in a while deer peek their heads out of the foliage making you realize that you are actually in the middle of their habitat. It can be startling if you aren't expecting it.

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North Shore Trail has become one of my fave places to escape for a few hours. It was my first trek…read moreon these trails, and even though I'm used to climbing mountains when I hike, navigating a hilly terrain full of rocks and tree roots was its own kind of challenge. It definitely keeps you on your toes in a different way. I love how the trail winds through the trees, opens up to peaceful lake views, and gives you just enough difficulty to make the scenery feel earned. I usually start near Murrell Park, and that stretch has some of the prettiest spots. Lots of quiet coves, shaded paths and little pockets where you can stop and just listen to the water. You'll see plenty of wildlife, too. I've run into deer more than once. The trail can get rocky and narrow in places especially with mountain bikers flying through, so staying alert is a must. It will definitely keep you engaged instead of just strolling on autopilot. What I appreciate most is how peaceful the hike feels even when others are out enjoying the trail. North Shore Trail always delivers a sense of calm and connection to nature.

Where else are you going to find 22 miles of hiking trails in DFW? That alone gets a 5 star review…read morefrom me. Plus the well maintained trails and good amount of parking along the trails, this is a great spot if you're looking to get into nature without having to go too far. As a hiker, there are a lot of bikers along the path, so don't use headphones or you could get hit. Even when it's crowded with bikers, everyone shares the path well.

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