Dallas County Parks & Open Space

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🍂The temperatures might be falling soon, but we're just getting warmed up 🍂We have entire line-up of events and voluntee...
08/24/2026

🍂The temperatures might be falling soon, but we're just getting warmed up 🍂

We have entire line-up of events and volunteer opportunities for you to make the most of the beautiful fall season. From getting your hands dirty to exploring local organizations, there are plenty of ways to get involved this fall. So save this post, share it with a friend, and keep an eye out for more events coming soon!

A clean environment doesn't happen by accident! Join us on National Cleanup Day from 9am-11am at Rowlett Creek Preserve ...
08/17/2026

A clean environment doesn't happen by accident! Join us on National Cleanup Day from 9am-11am at Rowlett Creek Preserve to shape a cleaner, healthier environment 🌳

Toyah Creek has come a long way this year, but there is still work to be done. Check out our last post to see the progress that has been made.

We recommend wearing clothes you don't mind getting dirty. We've got cleaning locations for all abilities, and if you're feeling adventurous, bring a change of shoes or rubber boots to help in the shallow creek. Let's do this! ♻️

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08/07/2026

Big things have been happening at Toyah Creek in Rowlett Creek Preserve over the past few weeks! 🌿

A large buildup of woody debris had blocked a culvert, trapping litter that had been carried downstream. Thanks to the incredible team at Garland Stormwater Management, that debris has been cleared away, restoring the beauty of the creek. 👏

But the restoration isn't finished yet, we need your help!

Now that the creek is accessible again, it's time to remove the litter left behind in the creek and surrounding forest. Grab a friend and join us for on September 19, 2026. Together, we can make a lasting impact on Toyah Creek and help keep beautiful!

✨Timeline Cleanse✨As the scorching Texas summer heat continues to rise, the Dallas County Preserves are still buzzing wi...
08/03/2026

✨Timeline Cleanse✨
As the scorching Texas summer heat continues to rise, the Dallas County Preserves are still buzzing with fascinating wildlife activity. Seen some interesting wildlife out at the preserves this summer? Share your favorite photos with us ⬇

07/30/2026

No reported sightings of in Dallas County Preserves... yet.
However, there is plenty of exciting wildlife activity out at Goat Island Preserve, like this coyote. Other sighting at Goat Island this year include otters, painted buntings, deer, and much much more!

We had a wonderfully hardworking, curious, and professional group of young conservationists visit Tenmile Creek Preserve...
07/08/2026

We had a wonderfully hardworking, curious, and professional group of young conservationists visit Tenmile Creek Preserve yesterday - the Trinity River Crew! We spent the morning picking up litter, giving the pollinator garden some TLC, and doing trail maintenance. The visit wouldn't have been complete without some nature study! The TRC used iNaturalist and Merlin along the way to identify some of the organisms they observed throughout the preserve. If you're not squeamish, check out the Wetland Wolf Spider (with its babies) they were able to document!

Special thanks to City of Lancaster, TX - Municipal Government Parks and Recreation for helping with the litter!
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Greenspace Dallas Trinity Park Conservancy

🦋 It's 🦋Take a look at some of the pollinators photographed in Dallas County Preserves! Pollinators like bees, moths, ...
06/23/2026

🦋 It's 🦋

Take a look at some of the pollinators photographed in Dallas County Preserves! Pollinators like bees, moths, butterflies, and hummingbirds, provide 1 out of 3 bites of food we eat, according to the USDA. Say thanks by planting native plants, volunteering at a preserve, and educating others about the importance of pollinators!

Share some pollinators you've seen in Dallas County Preserves ⬇

Post Oak Preserve will be temporarily closed effective June 16th. Construction crews will be on the preserve to resurfac...
06/16/2026

Post Oak Preserve will be temporarily closed effective June 16th. Construction crews will be on the preserve to resurface the paved trail. The estimated date of reopening is October 28, but it is dependent on the weather. We will announce when the preserve is reopened.

Last week, our amazing volunteers accomplished so much in Dallas County Preserves! 🌳At Cedar Mountain Preserve, we tackl...
06/15/2026

Last week, our amazing volunteers accomplished so much in Dallas County Preserves! 🌳

At Cedar Mountain Preserve, we tackled a massive task of removing invasive privet to restore some much-needed habitat for our native species. It was a big job, but the team worked tirelessly to clear the area, making way for the local wildlife to thrive. We're so grateful they for their hard work and dedication!

At Post Oak Preserve, we were thrilled to have our friends at Texas Conservation Alliance join us for a fun-filled morning of creating native garden beds near the preserve sign. We designed the beds to showcase a variety of beautiful native plants that might be found in a Post Oak Savannah. Plus, we even had some time to pick-up litter along the preserve boundary.

What are some volunteer events you would like to see at Dallas County Preserves in the future? 💬

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500 Elm Street
Dallas, TX
75202

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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