One of my favorite places to get some good cardio in! It can be as long or as short as you want,…read morewith paved trail that includes the Campion Trail, Sam Houston Trail, and Keenan Crossing. You get beautiful scenes of tranquil water and some of the prettiest houses in Las Colinas. Bird watching is always eventful. The only terrible thing is that this area floods quite a but in the winter. The parking barricades don't stop anyone, they're mostly just inconvenient. Walk your dog here or just enjoy good weather with your family. It's a outdoor treasure of Irving!

Came here on a beautiful Saturday for a mountain-less "hike" as you Texans might call it. As a Cali…read moregirl, I'm struggling out here not having real hiking trails with inclines that I'm used to, but I just have to find beauty in the differences, right? Nonetheless, this trail was indeed beautiful and unpredictable. Woodsy in some parts (great for bird watching), and open in others. You can find covered picnic areas and barbecue grills near the "park" area, making a great little spot for a family birthday party. I can envision the Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol balloons now. There were nice benches throughout, and different exercise stops where you could do pull ups or crunches mid-walk to mix up your workout, which was unique. Since I was flying solo, after walking a couple of miles, I eventually made a u-turn because I wasn't sure where the trail ended (even after looking at the map). I know it's no mall, but a "you are here" star somewhere on the map would have been helpful lol. I wasn't sure where I would end up if I kept walking, or if I would walk too far and end up not making it back to my car before dusk. Confession: I was low key following a guy who had arrived a few minutes before me and looked like he knew where he was going. Surprisingly, there weren't many people to choose from. Not sure if he noticed. Shhh! I enjoyed my refreshing outing and wouldn't mind exploring it further...with a buddy!

This is a semi historical area and not just for the low water crossing before the Trinity was…read moretamed, but also for the Armory near by. The Armory was one of the homes of the Texas' 49th Armored Division which was one of the National Guard units activated during the Berlin Wall Crisis. The two M48 tanks out front are a reminder of those times. The park has some of the best yellow cat fishing anywhere along the Trinity. The small dam generally has at least one or two fishermen there trying to coax a few catfish into their ice chests. A ramp was recently placed to allow paddlers a way in and out of the gently flowing river. The nearby LB Houston Bike Trail and lots of other places to fish, wander and picnic make this park a secret gem. The spring wildflowers are very picturesque.

This is a park that should get more attention, if for nothing more than its size and location. It…read morehappens to be close to Northwest Highway, 114, Loop 12, and Riverside Dr in Irving, making it VERY accessible. The area is significant as this was a low point in the river before the Trinity River's flooding was tamed, thus it allowed others from the Dallas area and villages to cross the river... ostensibly on their way to California :) There's 2 sections to the park with California Crossing Rd dividing the two. Together, it's 490 acres of park on the border between Irving and Dallas. The southern part is small encompassing the southern trailhead for the North segment of Campion Trail. It has benches and a portapotty. There's parking (not much, about 10 spaces) and the entrace is right off of Riverside. The other part is larger with more wide open spaces, with the LB Houston bike and hike trail across California Crossing Rd. I don't recall seeing a water fountain at this park which is unusual as a trailhead park.

Finding this spot was a bit of a treasure hunt thanks to Yelp's directions, but once you check the…read moremap, it's easy to spot--tucked behind some softball fields. We always bring a bag to pick up trash on walks, but there wasn't much litter here (bonus points!). It's mostly shaded, uncrowded, and has a few rolling brooks to enjoy along the way. Not too hilly, just a perfect, peaceful spot for an hour or two of strolling. And parking? A breeze!

Fun place to take your kids to go hiking…read more Plenty of parking, policemen patrol to make sure everything is good to go and plenty of Pokemon Go Stops :). There was a lot of chairs and tables and the trails were maintained nicely. Management Paints over some stubs in red so you do not trip. Come during November and December its Pretty!

One of my favorite parks near DFW--feels more remote and peaceful than some and offers a nice…read morewalking trail which is ideal for some lunchtime exercise. Not typically busy or over-crowded, you can really feel you've stepped away from the city here a bit. I've enjoyed watching and photographing butterflies/insects here, swinging on the big-kid swings, walking the trail (it might be 1/4 mile around) and having my lunch at one of the two picnic tables. I've also seen some unique birds here and though it'd be smart to bring binoculars sometime to bird-watch. Those who feel inspired by planes/travel can also enjoy watching planes landing and taking off from DFW nearby. You can also see downtown Dallas far-off in the distance. My main recommendations for improvements would be more shade trees for the trail, more plantings to feed/attract butterflies, and a port-a-John. There is currently no option for restroom needs and I've occasionally seen evidence of people taking that liberty out in the park

Small little park off of Valley View Road and Dorris Road. Little traffic, mostly just residents…read moreleaving or coming home. They have a swing set with two regular and two baby swings. At night you can see Dallas from the swing sets. There is a small playground for kiddos with three slides. A few picnic tables and benches to sit on. There is a sidewalk that takes you away from the playground and back, great for walking, jogging, skateboarding, etc. Added some photos to help give a visual of the area because Yelp didn't have any for this little gem of a park.

A PARK BETWEEN PARKS One of many parks along Irving/Las…read moreColinas Campion Trail, this park is situated between Birds Fort Trail Park and Keenan Crossing Park - accessible via either park or a parking area at the far end of the City of Irving Police Department parking lot. AMENITIES This park includes a dirt equestrian/biking/hiking trail, the wide, paved Campion Trail, a wide footbridge across a river, a few trailside exercise machines, and a couple of sports fields. ALL SEASONS We've enjoyed this park and trail through many seasons. ***IMPORTANT NOTES*** FLOODING AND CLOSURES: This park is heavily prone to flooding. Closures are frequent following rainy days. DO YOU LIKE DINOSAURS!? One of our more interesting experiences here was happening upon an alligator snapping turtle - a prehistoric, dinosaur-esque turtle which can be quite dangers - can chomp off a finger/toe in one bite! It seemed to have gotten disoriented following recent flooding and was on the paved Campion trail headed away from the water. CHOMP CHOMP As a bike went by, the turtle threw it's neck out so quick and so far and assertively CHOMPED at the bike - it gave a few of us who were trying to safely encourage it back to the water (from some distance) quite a scare! LESSONS FROM WILDLIFE: Keep a safe and respectful distance from wildlife - especially gnarly, prehistoric looking alligator snapping turtles!

I'm a huge fan of Bird's Fort Trail Park, it's a nice spot to relax and take a break from the…read moreworld. When I stopped today, the weather was so nice, I started to take a walk down the trail. About a mile down, I saw a sign that read "Spring Trail Park". Apparently the trails connect multiple parks along the Campion Trail. I had never wandered down this far, so I had no idea! Down in the Spring Trail park area, it's kind of like BFT Park. The trail still runs along the canal. The scenery is awesome, especially on sunny days like today was. If the river is running pretty high, it actually runs over the trail, so cancel your walk if that's the case...don't try to cross it. There's a easy access walkway that leads to the trail next to the Irving Police station on Riverside Drive. You can also access it if you drive down a little further, go into the Bird's Fort Trail Park entrance, and take a little stroll that will connect. I'm going to definitely check a map out to see what other parks the Campion trail runs through. This is an awesome system for Irving...it really adds a lot of recreation opportunities and beauty to the city!

This was a nice pleasant park that my daughter really enjoyed and it was also clean and very family…read morefriendly again this is a really beautiful park!Thanks to the city of Irving for such a nice free outdoor recreational place for the children

One of a kind park for its focus on accessibility with extra-wide, smooth paths throughout…read more--including the playground which is two-tiered and offers activities for a range of ages, base/softball diamond, pavilions with picnic tables, and a wonderful winding trail which flows between two small ponds with plentiful picnic tables under shade trees. A great place for an outdoor lunch break, some exercise, playtime, or family time. I am so thankful that Irving has such a beautiful park with such an intentionally inclusive design. I hope that some future maintenance or re-design might be in the works for the restrooms which do not have functioning facets at this time and feature only one metal, latrine-style toilet which isn't very user-friendly. Apart from that, this park features great design, landscaping and offerings that make you feel you've retreated from the city a bit. I've never visited in the evenings--only afternoons but it's been pretty peaceful in those times.

Been on my bucket list for a while and so glad I came out here. Absolutely outstanding! The trails…read moreare very clearly marked and maintained. No excuse for getting lost. The only caveat is allowing plenty of time to thoroughly enjoy all four trails. Each of them are fairly lengthy and intersect at various times and places. The overall nature preserve may look small on a map, but there is A LOT compacted into the nature preserve. Imperative to bring water on the hikes.

I See several people in trail riding bikes, parking there cars, and walking. I see cat going into…read morethe trail.

Rio Vista Park is a charming, quaint park in Irving-Las Colinas (La Villita) that is also an…read moreentrance to Irving's Campion Trails. This park is a great park if you're looking for an easy entrance into Campion Trails or if you want to hang out while the little ones spend all their energy on the playground. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Park, Return) Atmosphere - Rio Vista Park is located in Irving's La Villita neighborhood. It's an official Irving Park so it's open to the public. It's a quiet park that sits in between houses in the neighborhood. On pretty days you'll see a pickup game or two of basketball or a family gather at the covered patio on weekends. On the weekends, several cars will be parked alongside the park because it's such a great entrance to Campion Trails. 2 Star. Park - While the entrance to Campion Trails is why most people visit the park; it still has some great features. There are two half court basketball hoops, a playground for young kids, and a covered patio with outdoor grills. Rio Vistra Park also has a long green field surrounded by a sidewalk (great for walking) where football games will spawn in the fall. This is a public park, so all amenities are first come first serve. 2 Stars Will I Return? - Yes. I love Rio Vista Park. I use the entrance to Campion Trails every weekend to ride my bike, and my kids grew up playing on the playground. If you live near La Villita and are looking for a nice, quiet park, come check out Rio Vista Park. 1 Star.

This is a lovely little park! The city maintains it well and makes sure it is clean. The park…read moreconsists of a basketball court, a playground and a gazebo. My fur baby loves walking to the park and smelling about every square inch!