Rowlett Creek Preserve

Rowlett Creek Preserve

Garland, Texas, 94 Acres

Preserve Overview

Rowlett Creek Preserve is a 94-acre preserve located adjacent to Rowlett Creek in Garland. Rowlett Creek Preserve is maintained by our management partner, City of Garland, in partnership with the Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association (DORBA).

Preserve Features

This preserve features 16 miles of soft-surface trails through wooded and grassland-like areas. The trails are relatively flat, which makes it a hotspot for mountain bikers of varying skill levels. There is a paved parking lot with a picnic pavilion and portable toilet facilities. 

• Parking
• Soft-surface trails (view a trail map here)
  • Hiking
  • Biking
• Bike Repair Station
• Picnicking 
• Restrooms

Preserve History

Rowlett Creek Preserve was acquired in 1985 via Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant funding. A portion of the acreage is owned by the City of Garland. 

Preserve Rules and Maintenance

Rowlett Creek Preserve is maintained by the City of Garland and their municipal park regulations apply. To report maintenance issues, please call the Garland Parks and Recreation Department at (972) 205-3589 or email pardmaintenance@garlandtx.gov. 

• Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Trails may be closed after rainfall due to muddy conditions. Please check DORBA's Trail Status webpage for current trail conditions.