Nature, Wildlife, Trails, Lakes, Camping and Fishing…DFW has It!

*be cautious/aware of natural wildlife and Chiggers
*All Texas State Parks
*Frisco Parks & Trails
*Plano Parks and Recreation
*McKinney Parks
*The Colony, TX

• Frisco, TX
  • Texas Sculpture Garden
    • 100+ outdoor sculptures
  • Hope Park at Frisco Commons
    • Expansive park with a community garden, war memorial, walking trails close to the amphitheater, lake, splash pad, multiple family areas
  • Warren Sports Complex
    • sports fields, fishing, garden, playground, picnic areas, walking trails
  • Monarch View Park
    • Playscape, basketball court, walking trail, outdoor fitness equipment, family areas
  • Kaleidoscope Park
    • Butterfly Art, walking trail, outdoor piano
• Little Elm, TX
  • Little Elm Park
    • Beach, boating, sports courts, playscape, cafe, kayaking, fishing,
    • Hydrous Wake Park – across the street – wake boarding park – Allen, TX
• Plano, TX
  • Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve
    • Expansive park with canoe, kayak, stand-up paddleboard, fishing, walking trails, splash pad, pool
• McKinney, TX
  • Bonnie Wenk Park
    • Playground, outdoor fitness court, fishing pond, amphitheater, walking trails, dog park and dog splash pad
  • Gabe Nesbitt Community Park
    • Playscape, sports fields, indoor pool, outdoor splash pad, skate park, walking trail
• Celina, TX
  • Old Celina Park
    • farmed themed playscape
• Denison, TX
  • Eisenhower State Park
    • Picturesque, beach, fishing, ATV riding, camping, ranger activity programs
• Allen, TX
  • Celebration Park
    • Expansive park with multiple sports areas, splash pad, horseshoe pit, walking trail, plenty of family areas
• Lewisville, TX
  • Lake Lewisville
    • beach, boating, fishing, jet skiing, camping, hiking, mountain biking, bird gazing
    • The Party Cove – boat destination for rentals and docking
  • Castle Hills Village Shops
    • smaller park within the shopping area, picturesque
  • Castle Hills Park
    • Dragon themed
• Irving, TX
  • Fritz Park
    • *Fee applies – Animal Connection experience Thursday-Sunday
• Mesquite, TX
  • Bill Blackwood Park
    • scenic river and waterfall, walking trail, sports courts, playscape, family areas
  • Samuell (East) Farm
    • Lake, pond, picnic, playground, walking trails, small farm, fishing, kayaking, biking, archery, Outdoor Adventures program
• Dallas, TX
  • Katy Trail 
    • built on former Union Pacific railroad line – walking trail, events, green spaces
  • Trinity River Audubon Center
    • walking trail, birding watching, hidden waterfall/cenote, science workshop, free online registration
  • Klyde Warren Park – Downtown Dallas
    • Events, playscapes, food trucks
  • Griggs Park – Outside movies and events
• Grand Prairie, TX
  • Loyd Park
    • Camping, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, beaches
  • Joe Pool Lake – accessible through Grand Prairie, Cedar Hill, Mansfield, TX
    • Massive lake – camping, boating, fishing, skiing, biking, kayaking, beaches
• Weatherford, TX
  • Chandor Gardens
    • *fee applies – picturesque, Japanese styled garden with coy fishponds
• Fort Worth, TX
  • Burger’s Lake
    • Seasonal lake with tall water slide, splash pad, volleyball
• Tyler, TX
  • Tyler State Park
    • swimming, kayaking, boating, fishing,
• Westwood Village, TX
  • Airfield Falls Conservation Park
    • Waterfalls, sporting areas, fly fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding
• Texas and Oklahoma, a few hours’ drive
  • Davis, OK
    • Turner Falls Park
      • Camping, activities, swimming, largest waterfall in OK
  • Dripping Springs, TX
    • Hamilton Pool Preserve
      • Picturesque waterfall and natural pool. Reservation required
  • Bend, TX
    • Gorman Falls in Colorado Bend State Park
      • Picturesque waterfall
  • Balmorhea, TX
    • Balmorhea State Park
      • Clear lake with scubba diving
  • Glen Rose, TX
    • Dinosaur Valley State Park

Camp Sites

*All things camping nationwide. Recreation.gov

• Little Elm, TX
  • Little Elm Park – Tent camping only
• Lewisville, TX
  • Hidden Cove Park and Marina
  • Hickory Creek Park
• The Colony, TX
  • Stewart Creek Park
• Grand Prairie, TX
  • Loyd Park
  • Joe Pool Lake – additional access points in Cedar Hill/Mansfield, TX
• Lake Dallas, TX
  • Willow Grove Park
• Cedar Hill, TX
  • Cedar Hill State Park
• Mineral Well, TX
  • Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
• Lake Texoma, OK
  • Lake Texoma
• Texas, *a few hours’ drive
  • Austin, TX
    • Lake Livingston State Park
  • Marble Falls, TX
    • Safari For The Soul – Adult only glamping
  • Concan, TX
    • 7 Bluff Cabins & RV Park
    • Garner State Park – Frio River (clear water with kayaking and swimming)
      • other close parks Utopia Park, Camp Wood Park, Bandera Park, Medina Park, Vanderpool Park, Leakey Park

Fishing Sites

*Full list of Texas fishing locations – Stocking Reports

DFW has a vast number of places to fish and types of catches.
Click the link above for more information.

Get out there and ENJOY nature!