Goat Island Preserve Trinity River Greenbelt
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Goat Island Preserve Trinity River Greenbelt
Unincorporated Southeastern Dallas County, 637 Acres
Entrances: | Post Oak at Fulghum Road (2800 Post Oak) |
Mapsco: | 79, Sections "E" and "J" |
79A, Section "T" |
Preserve Overview:
Goat Island Preserve is a 637-acre preserve located in unincorporated southeastern Dallas County, near the cities of Hutchins, Wilmer, and Seagoville.
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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.
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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.
Hours of Operation: Sunrise to sunset
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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