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Post Oak Preserve

Post Oak Preserve

Preserve Overview:

Post Oak Preserve is a 334.7-acre heavily wooded preserve located in Seagoville.

The Dallas Independent School District (DISD) manages the Preserve and uses it as an outdoor classroom as part of its Environmental Education Center which is located across the road from the Preserve. The Preserve serves 20,000 DISD students per year.

City:
Seagoville

Size:
335 Acres

Entrance(s):
1501 Bowers Road

Hours of Operation:
Sunrise to sunset

Preserve Features:

The preserve features a large forest and a network of both paved and soft-surface trails that lead to Hidden Lake. 

  • Parking
  • Paved and soft-surface trails
  • Fishing
  • Picnicking

Preserve History:

Post Oak Preserve was acquired in 1993. It is one of the last large stands of Post Oak Savannah which once stretched through this part of Dallas County.

Preserve Rules and Maintenance:

The Dallas County Code applies at Post Oak Preserve. You can view preserve regulations here.

Post Oak Preserve is maintained by DISD. To report maintenance issues, please call the District's Environmental Education Center at (972) 749-6900.

 
 

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