Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. It's…read morequite large and has a number of amenities like a small pond, winding creek and access to an adventure park on the grounds. There are trails as well as paved paths for walking and jogging enthusiasts. The trails do not have much of an elevation change, but they are immersive enough to where you feel like you are in nature. In the midst of one of the trails, you can see the platforms and zip lines associated with the Go Ape Adventure Park. There is a part of another trail that has a beautiful wooden deck that is very peaceful and is akin to other parks I've experienced in Japan and Hawaii. So, if you like changes of scenery, Oak Point is a great option- it's a chameleon in that way. There are restroom facilities that are well maintained located by the large pond as well as ample parking. As far as variety of landscapes and well maintained grounds, Oak Point is definitely a terrific option for outdoor activities in DFW.

this is a great nature spot with cool trails. some of them were overgrown and not well kept with…read morelots of poison ivy. some of the trails were very muddy and slippery. the boardwalk feature is nice.

Trail was clean and vibrant. Nice neighborhood to walk through. Would be nice if there were more…read morebenches. Only saw one on the whole trail

This is a nice neighborhood trail close to my home. Love to walk here. It has a lovely paved path…read morethat takes you through an upscale neighborhood, wooden area, playground, bridges. It's perfect for walks, runs, biking. Well maintained, quite, scenic, woodsy and shady trail. Not busy and pretty clean. I come here several times a week, with family and alone.

Although this isn't a real long trail, It's so nice to have all of the beautiful big trees to…read moreprovide shade and be able to take my little fur babies on a nice walk. It was clean and well kept and a really relaxing walk.

One thing is for sure, we have an abundance of improved recreational trails in North Texas. It's…read morereally hard to use them this time of year though. 100 degrees and high humidity. But,it will still be here in fall and it's lovely. Feels more like deep woods in another part of the country. Stumbled on it by accident and didn't know it was here.

We didn't actually spend much time at the park, but it looked nice. Rather, we accessed the Taychas…read moreTrail through the park. In case you're wondering about which way to go on the trail, because it goes both north and south from the park, please please go north. We didn't know any better and decided to go south, figuring we'd go around a half mile, get to the end, turnaround, and hit the rest. Well, the trail now connects to another trail on the south side of 121. If you're planning to walk to the south end and turn around, you've got a long way to go. After a mile going south, we turned around. The south stretch (most of which isn't actually Taychas) isn't shady and honestly isn't that great. However, the north stretch of Taychas trail from the park was very nice. Much more shade and available trash cans (for throwing away dog poop bags you carried along your southern journey). Unfortunately, we ran out of time and didn't get to see the northern end, but we will...next time when we decide to go north instead of south!

Hidden gem that is perfect to cool off on a hot day. Great for kids of all ages. A little difficult…read moreto navigate after it rains and is very muddy, but still fun.

Beautiful and special green space smack dab in the middle of civilization. Day Spring is one of…read morethose places that's more than a park. Location, layout, preservation of existing trees etc all played into the 1+1=3 synchronicity of this place. If you haven't been,shift into low gear and ... Go!

Beautiful walking trails. So perfect for a walk with good company!! There are many scenic overlooks…read morewith splendid fall colors. The path connects with many playground areas for kids (or children at heart). The rocket ship playground was a personal favorite. This is a gem I'm happy to have uncovered.

If you find yourself in the Plano/Carrollton area and need a break from the concrete jungle, Arbor…read moreHills Nature Preserve is an absolute must. My husband and I came here for a weekend trek, and it's easily one of the best outdoor spots in North Texas. What I love most is the versatility. Whether you're looking for a smooth, paved stroll or want to get your boots a little dusty on the dirt hiking trails, they've got you covered. It's a great mix of elevation and flat stretches. It's a great spot for everyone. Pets are welcome (on leashes!), and there is a fantastic playground near the parking lot--perfect for kiddos who still have energy to burn after a hike. You'll see a beautiful variety of plants and likely some local wildlife. Just a heads-up: they do have warning signs posted for snakes and poison ivy, so definitely keep an eye on your surroundings while you explore. The parking lot is huge, but this place is popular! We arrived around 1:00 PM and it was nearly at capacity. We were lucky to snag a stall, but I'd definitely recommend arriving earlier in the morning if you want to avoid the parking hunt.

Arbor Hills is a place near and dear to my heart. This is one of the best places to get away from…read morethe crowded areas and just enjoy nature. The entrance area is always crowded so people don't get to see how amazing this place is. It's incredible because once you go off trail, you can see for miles to around and the sunset views are phenomenal. There are plenty of shortcuts around this area if you just want to do a quick loop to the observation tower and back to the main entrance. I took my old dog out here years ago and went off trail to isolated areas. I hope other dog owners get to see how happy she is and how much joy dogs get from being in this place. It's fairly common to see people taking family photos here but again, I truly recommend walking in off trail areas for 10 minutes to get spectacular photos.

Great lake with walking trails. They now have a light up section of the trail at night that is…read morereally cool. When baseball games are going on parking can get hard.

Great urban getaway amid the hustle and bustle that is McKinney. Only 20 years ago McKinney was a…read moresleepy little north Texas town that had seen it's better day. However, having always had something special going for it,the north Texas growth has breathed new life into this 10 square mile area formerly " historic" McKinney. This little lake created by forward thinking city planners is more and more a community gathering point. Just to the west is a full blown Frisbee golf course, hiking/biking trails and more. I just discovered a new addition today. A lighted walk,with music,to enjoy after dark I'll be back.

Pleasant, calming and serene park…read more Natural Spring fed Damed to create several small " lakes" Annually stocked with trout I don't visit nearly enough

The disk golf course is nice. They have a nice playground area and the lake. Lots of people fish…read morethere. They do have a bathroom and it on Mustang trail so it's a nice pit stop if needed.

Great trail. I've walked parts of it many times with my parents and we always enjoyed it. Lots of…read moreshaded areas, mostly level, and very nice. I've spotted a few interesting animals along the way (owl, etc.) and the water station and dam is really cool.

Love this trail. Love walking this with my husband!! Also a good biking trail and people bring…read moretheir dogs.