Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve
Plano, Texas
Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve is an 800 acre park in suburban Plano with hiking and biking trails, kayaing, canoeing, standup paddleboarding, horseback trails, and is home to the annual Plano Balloon Festival and GoApe Adventure Course. This preserve includes blackland prairie, a forest of old giant trees, lush green walking trails and a wide boardwalk that is an easy walk for all ages and all abilities.
With over 8 miles of concrete trails and 5 miles of soft surface trails along Rowlett Creek, Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve. Bike the recreational trails or hike the soft trails from sunrise to sunset.
Bring your own kayak, canoe or stand up paddleboard to the large pond. Kayaks are available for rental seasonally. Bring your own fishing equipment to try out Oak Point Pond. Stop by the front entrance for kid-friendly hands-on nature information.
Bring your own horse to try the equestrian trails. For kids ages 10+, GoApe Adventure Course is an exciting treetop ropes and zipline adventure. Watch the website for concerts at the amphitheater. Check out guided tours with a master naturalist to learn about birds, plants, animals and nature.
Picnic tables and restrooms available at the Nature Center and also near the boat launch area.
Special needs:
Boardwalk and paved trails are wheelchair and stroller friendly.
Know before you go:
- Bring your bike for a fun outdoor experience.
- Bring a picnic since food is not available.
- Bring plenty of water, sunscreen and bug spray.
- This is a nature preserve, so always watch for animals, snakes and poison ivy.
Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve
5901 Los Rios Blvd
Plano, TX 75074
www.oakpointpark.com
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