Into the Vault: Parks and Paths Throughout Valley Ranch

The school year has ended and the first month of summer is here! It’s the perfect time to go outdoors with family and friends. Luckily, our beautiful community is filled with parks and trails that make outdoor activities easily accessible. Today, we’re going into the Waterways Vault to highlight the many parks and trails available right here in our backyard.

Below are a few of the many parks and trails throughout our community that we encourage you to visit this summer:

  • Northlake Ranch Park – Located at 1317 Ranch Trail, this park features grills, a concrete trail, covered seating, picnic tables and two playgrounds.
  • Sam Houston Trails Park – This park features 13 benches, ADA parking, an exercise station, grills, onsite parking, picnic tables and a water fountain. It’s located at 101 E. Interstate 635.
  • TW Richardson Grove – The recent location of Keep Irving Beautiful’s 31st Annual Trash Bash, this park includes onsite parking, a covered picnic area, a concrete trail and waterfront views. It’s located at 333 E. Interstate Highway 635.
  • Rodeo Park – This park includes seven benches, grills, a basketball court, a playground, covered picnic tables, a sand volleyball court and a water fountain. It’s located at 9801 Rodeo Drive.
  • Champions Park and Trail – Located at 455 Cowboys Parkway, this park includes 0.5-mile trail, an exercise station, grills, a basketball court, covered picnic tables, a playground and a water station.
  • Cimarron Park and Trail – One of Irving’s larger parks, Cimmaron features a covered playground, two covered picnic areas, grills, a 0.75-mile jogging trail, a sand volleyball court, a softball field, swings and a water station.
  • Keenan’s Crossing – Located at Royal at Elm Fork, this concrete trail provides outdoor enthusiasts with a waterfront view.

This list, all in our part of the city, is just the tip of the iceberg. Did you know there are more than 80 parks with more than 2,000 acres of land within the City of Irving?

  • For a map of Irving’s parks, click here.
  • For a map of Irving’s trails, click here.
  • For information about park and trail rules, guidelines and information, click here.

As you enjoy the outdoors and explore our community’s amenities, be safe and don’t venture too close to Valley Ranch’s waterways. In addition to adding beauty to the community, these waterways are maintained by IFCD 3 as part of our work in providing flood control to Valley Ranch. Thanks for helping us protect spaces immediately adjoining District waterways from damage resulting from pedestrian, cycling or other vehicular traffic.

For more information about IFCD 3 and our mission to deliver flood control to Valley Ranch, explore the rest of our website, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

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