Breckinridge Park

Features for the Naturalist

400+ acres. East of Rowlett Creek: Home to Texas champion Box Elder. Deep woods on south end. West of Rowlett Creek: Limestone outcroppings and plentiful fossils in Beck’s Branch. A wildflower meadow with loop trail supports a vigorous Eastern Bluebird population.

Great for: The Naturalist-In-TrainingThe BirderThe BotanistThe EntomologistThe ForesterThe Geologist, and The Outdoor Adventurer.

Park Information

East of Rowlett Creek

Highlights

Open areas and deep woods. Pavilion, sports fields, playgrounds, and more.

Amenities

  • Restrooms (Regular & Portable)
  • Visitor Activity Center
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Hiking and Biking Trails (Paved & Unpaved)
  • Dog Friendly (On Leash)
  • Family-Friendly Features
  • Scheduled Activities
  • Picnic Tables

West of Rowlett Creek

Higlights

Quiet and wooded trails along Beck’s Branch. Wildflower meadow.

Amenities

  • Unpaved Hiking Trails
  • Unpaved Biking Trails
  • Dog Friendly (On Leash)
  • Scheduled Activities

Contact

Address (East): 3400 Park Vista Rd., Richardson, TX 75082

Address (West): Beck Dr. at Moroney Dr., Richardson, TX 75082

Phone: 972.744.4100

Website: Breckinridge Park

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Trinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT) Sunday, January 26, 2025  |  9am – 10am  CT Description:  Join us for a Sunday...
January 26, 2025    
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  Sunday, January 26, 2025  1:30 - 4:30pm Address: 2725 N. Jim Miller Rd. Dallas, Texas 75217; A few blocks south of Scyene in the parking...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT) Saturday, Feb 1, 2025  ||  7:30am – 9:30am Description:  Join us...
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || Early Bird Watch & Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT) Saturday, February 1, 2025  ||  9:00 AM – 11:00 AM  CT Description:...
Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT) Saturday, February 1, 2025  ||  9:30am – 10:30am CT Discription: Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna...
February 1, 2025    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join Dallas municipal leaders at this community event to keep City of Dallas parks and creeks clean. Bring comfortable clothes and shoes. Dress for cold...
Chapter Meeting / Winter Awards Banquet / POT LUCK Please RSVP HERE Please SIGN UP for POTLUCK & HELP HERE Location:  Water Building at the...
February 3, 2025    
7:23 pm - 8:23 pm
Board Meetings are open to all members and to the public. Please contact the Vice President at vicepresident@ntmn.org for meeting details if you want to...
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || 2nd Saturday Trail Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT) Saturday, February 8, 2025  ||  8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Description: Fun for...
Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, February 8, 2025 ||  8am – 9:30am CT Description: 2nd Saturday Bird Walks are intended to...
Trinity River Audubon Center || Second Saturday Guided Hike (AT) Saturday, February 08, 2025  |  8:30am-10:00am   CT Description: Join us for a guided hike led...
Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, February 15, 2025  |  7:30am – 9:00am  CT Description:  Join us for a monthly bird walk...
Project site name changed to Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape (formerly Canyon Creek) Monthly workday 1001 G. Bush Freeway ( Hilton Garden Inn) Every third...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT) Saturday, February 15, 2025 ||  9:00 AM – 10:30 AM    CT Description:  As...
Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT) Thursday, February 20, 2025  |  8am – 9:30am CT Description: 3rd Thursday Bird Walks in the Heard...
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Trout Lily Walk  (AT) Saturday, February 22, 2025  || 10am – 11am   CT Free, but RSVP required: Go to:   https://dogwoodcanyonaudubon.ticketleap.com/troutlilywalk/details...
Trinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT) Sunday, February 23, 2025  |  9am – 10am  CT Description:  Join us for a Sunday...
  John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT) Saturday, March 1, 2025  ||  7:30am – 9:30am Description:  Join...
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || Early Bird Watch & Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT) Saturday, March 1, 2025   9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Description: Join Randy...
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