If you love the great outdoors, then Denton, TX, is the place to be. This thriving town loses the hustle of the nearby big city and slows things down to a calmer pace. From fishing and boating on the region’s numerous lakes to hiking on the trail, check out our favorite parks.
1. Ray Roberts Lake State Park
This park has so many activities that it may be impossible to visit it all in one day. Fortunately, the park is a great place for camping and has small campsites and large RV pitches.
The big draw of the park is the lake. This lake boasts a beach and a swimming area, perfect for families with small children. Fishing and boating are also popular pastimes, and the Lone Star Lodge offers patrons delicious food with a stunning view of the lake.
2. Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center
This great outdoor space offers a wide variety of activities. Trails wind through prairies, wetlands, and forests, offering hikers a glimpse of diverse wildlife.
The Heritage Center occasionally offers free workshops about gardening, composting, and other ways you can be more eco-friendly. Check their calendar for a list of upcoming events. Visitors are advised to bring bug spray and stay on the trails, as they have become muddy after rain.
3. South Lakes Park
This park is known for having a vast playground for the kids, but adults can have fun, too. Volleyball, tennis, and basketball courts are all available, with plenty of shaded tables and benches to relax after a game.
A nature trail that winds around two ponds is an excellent place for a leisurely afternoon stroll. One of the ponds is stocked with fish, but watch out for the hungry pelicans that love to steal them.
4. Denton Katy Trail- Hiking and Cycling Greenbelt
This trail is better suited for cycling because it is primarily concrete. The Denton portion of the Katy Trail starts downtown and covers eight miles until it reaches nearby Corinth. The trail follows the path of an abandoned railroad track.
The Denton section of the trail is part of a much larger rail line that extended from Missouri through Kansas and into Texas. Parts of the trail are slowly being recovered across those three states. The name Katy comes from the name of the line- MKT.
5. Water Works Park
While we usually think of parks as green places full of nature, we wanted to include one different type on our list. This popular water park is a place for lazy rivers, waterslides, and family fun in the sun.
Make sure to check their website for new hours of operation.
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