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Goat Island Preserve

Goat Island Preserve

Preserve Overview:

Goat Island Preserve is a 637-acre preserve located in unincorporated southeastern Dallas County, near the cities of Hutchins, Wilmer, and Seagoville.

City:
Unincorporated Southeastern Dallas County

Size:
637 Acres

Entrance(s):
Post Oak at Fulghum Road (2800 Post Oak)

Hours of Operation:
Sunrise to sunset

Preserve Features:

Goat Island is one of Dallas County's largest preserves and runs along the Trinity River Greenbelt. There are nine miles of soft-surface trails that are maintained by the Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association (DORBA). The preserve contains four ponds and abuts the Trinity River. The main entrance is located at 2800 Post Oak Road. 

  • Parking
  • Soft-surface trails 
    • Map 
    • Hikers and bicyclists are both welcome on the trails.
  • Scenic Overlook
  • Fishing

Preserve History:

Goat Island is named after one of two islands located in the Trinity River. The remnants of a lock and dam that were part of a never-completed early-1900s Trinity River navigation system can be seen from this preserve. 

Preserve Rules and Maintenance:

Goat Island Preserve is maintained by Dallas County, and the Dallas County Code applies at this preserve. You can view preserve regulations here. 

To report maintenance issues, please call the County's Parks and Open Space Program at (214) 653-6653 or email parks.openspace@dallascounty.org. 

 
 

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