Beautiful and peaceful park. This park is well worth the trip! I look forward to my next visit!read more

The park is a nice place for children and soccer players. The trails are very long and don't loop,…read morebut show you all the rich people houses. The trail path is poor quality asphalt in some areas, not ideal. Also trash litters the creek, just like all parks around the Trinity.

This is a very suburban paved trail. The trail itself is well maintained. It's wide enough for…read morebikers and walkers to share and when we went, the grass on either side of the trail was recently mowed. There are a few areas where the trail crosses over the creek and in these places we did see a good amount of trash (come on, people!) but those were the only areas looking anything short of pristine. You could probably walk this entire trail in one day, but having kids who like to stop and explore every 10 feet, we split the walk over two days, the first day walking from the trailhead at the fire station off Davis to Smithfield Rd. and the second day covering Smithfield to Creekridge Dr., which is about where the John Barfield trail ends and the Little Bear Creek trail begins. We did not explore the trail East of Davis Blvd. so I cannot comment on that. From the starting point of the fire station, heading west, the trail is bordered by foliage on one side and houses on the other. There are large power lines lining the trail. It might as well be a walk down a neighborhood sidewalk. West of Smithfield, the trail does escape the housing developments for a bit and is lined by dense trees on either side. It offers very little shade, but it nevertheless a pretty walk. If it had been that way the for the entire trail, I would have given John Barfield 4 stars, but the other portions of the trail are just too suburban and sterile. It's a place to exercise, but frankly, this is no nature walk. This trail is a great feature for those who live within walking distance, but others will likely not find it to be worth the drive. FYI: the google app on my iPhone led us to a neighborhood near the trail off Davis. The correct location for the main trailhead (which is actually in the center of the trail) is at the fire station at Davis and Shadywood Ln.

So in Keller, North Richland Hills, Hurst, Colleyville, Grapevine, Southlake and Fort Worth there's…read morea pretty good network of trails. These trails are typically wide sidewalks, suitable for walking, running or cycling. While I'm fond of the Keller trails, they lack (peaceful) connectivity to the larger system of trails in Tarrant Co. I say peaceful, because while Rufe Snow Blvd has a wide sidewalk that can get you to the John Barfield Trail, it's not the most pleasant of of routes (I take Cat Mountain to North Tarrant Pky to get off Rufe Snow). That being said, once you get on the trail (you can pick it up near Rufe Snow and North Tarrant Pky (or near Keller-Smithfied Rd and North Tarrant Pky if you use the Cat Mtn bypass) it is quite peaceful. On the Barnfield Trail you can walk or ride, in relative peace, (almost) all the way to Grapevine (via the Cottonbelt) if you choose. On this day, I did. I started my walk on the John Barfield Trail, just south of North Tarrant Pky near Keller-Smithfield Rd. Very peaceful place to walk. A little lacking on facilities (water/restrooms), but those can be found further along the trail (Pleasant Run Soccer Complex in Colleyville) or at businesses near the trail. Do bring water though, as it's easier than detouring off the trail. The trail winds through neighborhoods, eventually ending up at the Cotton Belt trail (near Precinct Line Rd). From here, you can get all the way to Grapevine, but the trail peters out at Highway 26 (Coleyville Blvd). If there's a good trail into Grapevine (from here), I have yet to discover it. John Barnfield Trail url: http://www.nrhtx.com/Facilities.aspx?Page=detail&RID=46 NRH trail system: http://www.nrhtx.com/DocumentCenter/Home/View/593 Cotton Belt Trail : http://www.traillink.com/trail/cotton-belt-trail.aspx (map at URL) Bottom line: Once on the trail, it's a wonderful escape.

This park a combination of paved and dirt paths, its around 3 miles out and back has some elevation…read moreand plenty of shade nice playground area's, artscapes & Longhorns grazin along the paved which connects with Bear Creek and the Keller Recreation Center. Well maintained and clean, the parks department does great with upkeep.This is the spot to be on those hot summer days.

Nice walking trail, and a good park for all ages. Outdoor sand box, zip line, large "big kid"…read moreplayground and a smaller "little kid" playground. Has a variety of swings and an accessible zip line for those that might need some accommodation.

Went hiking down the Eagle Mountain Trail to the lake about 2.5 miles from the parking lot to the…read morelake and 2.5 back excellent hiking experience, very nice and well worth the hike. Plus the lake offers boat and jet ski rentals in which my daughter enjoyed the jet skiing on Eagle Mountain Lake with a beautiful camping site.

Came here around a Saturday afternoon, and to my surprise there weren't a lot of people. The…read moreparking lot was full when we arrived, but it is rather small so expect to park on the side of the street if you arrive after noon. The hike itself was moderate, not much to see except for the lake. Majority of the time we were either alone or were passing others by. The weather was beautiful and it felt great to be outdoors in nature after such a long while of being cooped up in the house. We got "lost" trying to make our way back to the parking lot, but it was still a good hike lol.

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.

Love this park! I actually found it because the Watauga Animal Shelter is right across the street…read moreand offers a Doggy Day Out program. I volunteer after work when I can and bring a shelter dog here for a walk. Even when it's hot outside, the trails have lots of shade from the tall trees, so it's much cooler than most parks. There's also a creek where the dogs love to cool off and a splash pad for kids to enjoy. This has become my favorite park to bring the shelter dogs because they get to stretch their legs, sniff around, splash in the creek, and just enjoy being outside for a while. If you live nearby and have a little free time, I definitely recommend checking out the shelter's Doggy Day Out program. Taking a dog out for a walk or an adventure for a few hours can really brighten their day, and it's a rewarding experience for you too.

We enjoy this park mostly because the splash pad is awesome! The playground has a merry-go-round…read morenow, they replaced it finally. I did noticed a TON of flies and ants, I'm guessing they haven't sprayed in a while. Just beware and bring bug spray. The splash pad is open Labor Day through Memorial Day, 10-7pm except Tuesdays. No water balloons are allowed since they clog up the drains. I would recommend bringing your own shade and chair. And snacks and drinks! Whew, it gets super hot. Fun park though!

It's been three years since I've been to this park! But in my defense, I don't live in Euless…read moreanymore. Today we were in town and had a few minute to spare for outdoor time, so we stopped by! This park is so beautiful, we love walking to the pier and watching the tadpoles and fish swimming around. There's a long walking trail which we didn't get to walk all the way down today but we will have to make time for it. You can't go wrong no matter who he path you take, you will find picturesque scenes everywhere. In fact, there was a photo shoot taking place today while we were there. Relaxing pre-lunch outing, I'm sure we will be back again.

This is a beautiful park, in many ways far superior to the more popular Bob Eden park. The trails…read morefrom McCormick Park connect to those at Bob Eden (and Bear Creek) but this stretch of the trail is shadier and much more lush in foliage. It's a perfect walk for a hot summer morning. The park also boasts a pond with fishing pier and a very sweet little bird watching area, a nice gazebo, and a small (but fun) playground. The playground is FULLY SHADED by the mature trees surrounding it. The only negatives to McCormick park, so far as I can tell, are the absence of both a bathroom and clear trail maps. There is one map that gives an overview of how the main trail connects to the different parks, but I think there ought to be a more detailed trail map at every fork in the trail. And not having bathrooms is a serious drawback for people with kids. I pushed my luck too long this morning and my 2 year old peed her pants. Parks need bathrooms!

Not a great park but definitely a good one as it has a small parking lot and a very tall piece of…read moreplayground equipment in the usual bright primary colors that make it attractive for the kids. I didn't get too close to take pictures today because it was in use by two moms and their kids. Creepy single dude taking pictures, not a great look. There are several picnic tables scattered around and some charcoal grills, though they're mostly under the trees which will make for some interesting smoke situations. The best feature here is the walking trail that goes quite a distance and links up all the way across 35W to the top of the country club. Very, very cool. [Review 16029 overall - 216 in Texas - 1534 of 2021.]

This is a small park with a kids playground in the middle of a neighborhood on the east side of…read moreBurleson. If you're up for a fun hike, take the 10-feet-wide concrete trail through the trees and if you're adventurous, you can go underneath I-35W to the west side of the freeway and end up near Old Town on the west side after a little more than 2 miles.