RIVER LEGACY PARKS
701 Northwest Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington, TX 76006 DIRECTIONS
Since 1990
Here’s The Deal:
River Legacy Park is a natural oasis of 1300 acres, and it is the perfect place to explore the Trinity River's curves in northern Arlington. The park's bottomland forest, lakes, and prairie ecological diversity have abundant habitats for countless birds, fish, and native plants. You can enjoy the more than eight miles of paved hiking and biking trails in the park, ten miles of off-road mountain bike paths, custom play areas, pavilions overlooking the river, and a boat launch. River Legacy is a beautiful park in North Arlington with a cool, fast-paced mountain bike trail. The park's science center provides lots of programs and activities for younger kids and is staffed by friendly staff. The trails have many bypasses to shorten your ride to your level.
SPECIALTY:
Dogs on Leash, Historical Marker, Swings, Canoeing, Playgrounds, Nature Park, Wildlife, Picnic Area, Exercise Stations, Off-Road Bike Trail, Mountain, Running, Outdoor Activities, Restroom, Kid Friendly, Biking Trails, Walking, Forest, Wild Flowers, River, Pavilions & Science center
Price: The rental fee: $375 (Reception and Ceremony)
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VETERANS PARK
3600 West Arkansas Lane, Arlington, TX 76016 DIRECTIONS
Since 1971
Here’s The Deal:
Veterans Park is a moderately trafficked circular trail of around 1.3 miles. The park stands in remembrance of those citizens of Arlington who served their country through their military service. The park is an ample green space with walking, equestrian trails, a disc golf course, and a military memorial. Travelers can enjoy the other amenities, including a stage for performing arts, playing fields, a mile-and-a-half hiking and biking track, and a nature park. There is also a pavilion, which can hire about 120 people via the Arlington Parks. Veterans Park features a performing arts stage, playgrounds, practice fields, a mile, a half hike and bike trail, a nature area, and xeriscape gardens.
SPECIALTY:
BikeTrail, Wildscape Garden, Picnic Shelters, Xeriscape Garden, Grills, Nature Area, Informal, Practice Fields, Equestrian Trails, Free Backyard Composting Classes, Playground, Disc Golf, Restrooms, Tables, Disc golf course & Military memorial.
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SOUTHWEST NATURE PRESERVE
5201 Bowman Springs Road, Arlington, TX 76017 DIRECTIONS
Since 2013
Here’s The Deal:
Southwest Nature Preserve is a 58-acre preserve located in Arlington, TX. It features many important native plant species and a high bluff situated on sandstone outcroppings with spectacular views. The preserve has a pond stocked with panfish, and visitors can enjoy fishing. The nature preserve has plenty of trail options. They provided dog poop bags for your dogs, and they had a Porta-potty that was handicap accessible. Visitors can access the preserve via a concrete walkway and a boardwalk. Southwest Nature Preserve has several picnic tables for visitors to enjoy their visit.
SPECIALTY:
Hike, Bike Trail, Exercise Stations, Natural Area, Lake, Fishing, Birds, Trails & Nature Preserve