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Paul S. Dryer Preserve

Paul S. Dryer Preserve at Windmill Hill

DeSoto, Texas, 75 Acres

Entrances:Southeast corner of Duncanville Road and Wintergreen Road
 South of Wintergreen Road between Duncanville Road and Primrose
Mapsco:72, Section "U"

Windmill Hill Preserve Map

Preserve Overview

Paul S. Dryer Preserve at Windmill Hill is a 72.8-acre preserve located in DeSoto. 

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Preserve Features

This preserve features five miles of soft-surface trails through a forested area and a bridge named in tribute to the renowned musician, Stevie Ray Vaughn.

  • Soft-surface trails
  • Bicycle trails
  • Picnic tables
  • Parking

Preserve History

Prior to being acquired by the County in 1993, the property was owned by a developer who anticipated building new homes on the site. When these plans were unsuccessful, the County, recognizing the importance of preserving such a large, heavily-wooded site in what is otherwise an urban area, acquired the property.

In January 2022, the Dallas County Commissioners Court renamed Windmill Hill Preserve for Paul S. Dryer, who has given unwavering dedication as a volunteer and steward of the property for over three decades. 

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Preserve Rules and Maintenance

Paul S. Dryer Preserve at Windmill Hill is maintained by the City of DeSoto and their municipal regulations apply. Learn more at the City of DeSoto Parks and Recreation Department webpage.

To report maintenance issues, please call City of DeSoto Parks and Recreation at (972) 230-9650.