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Palmetto-Alligator Slough Preserve

Palmetto-Alligator Slough Preserve

The preserve is not currently open to the public and has no amenities.

Preserve Overview:

Palmetto-Alligator Slough Preserve is a 264.5 acre preserve located in the unincorporated area of Dallas County near Seagoville.

City:
Unincorporated Dallas County

Size:
265 Acres

Entrance(s):
N/A

Hours of Operation:
N/A

Preserve Features:

The preserve is not currently open to the public and has no amenities. The preserve contains four ponds, three wetlands, and Parson's Slough. The preserve is also home to several stands of dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor), which is not commonly seen in North Texas.

Preserve History:

Palmetto-Alligator Slough Preserve was acquired in 1993. The wetlands at the preserve have been named for Mary Phinney who served as the Dallas County Open Space Administrator from 1988-2010.

Preserve Rules and Maintenance:

This preserve is closed to the public. Please do not enter the preserve. 

Dallas County is responsible for maintaining this Preserve. Please call the Dallas County Parks and Open Space Program at (214) 653-6653 to report any maintenance issues.

 
 

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