111 acres

Mapsco page 68, Section "B"
Mapsco page 58, Section "A"

DALLAS (SE City of Dallas) South of Loop 12/West of the Trinity or River Oaks Road/East of S.H. 310

Parking:

Informal parking at the end of Riverwood and Fairport Roads

Picnic Facilities:

None

Trails:

2 – mile natural surface ranch road connects Riverwood and Fairport Roads and provides a pleasant walk.

History:

This was the location for the planned and platted Trinity City, one of the completed canal locks and the lock keeper’s residence.  The Saille Haynes, a river boat, made several trips between Dallas and Magnolia before it became obvious that the river was not friendly to paddle-wheel boats.  Belle Starr and the Daltons camped at a spring that is located on property adjacent to the Preserve.

Support Group:

None

Maintenance Concerns or Special Use Requests:

City of Dallas Parks and Recreation Department, 214-671-0234.

Restricted Uses:

No motorized vehicles.