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Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve

Features for the Naturalist

800-acre park along Rowlett Creek with 13 miles of concrete and soft surface trails through Blackland Prairie, woods, wetlands. Zip line. Equestrian area.

Great for: The Naturalist-In-Training, The Birder, The Botanist, The Entomologist, The Forester, The Geologist, The Outdoor Adventurer, The Wetlander, and The Wildlife Biologist.

Park Information

Highlights

Large park with features to please naturalist and sports enthusiast alike. Lake provides pastoral spot for fishing. Great views of Rowlett Creek.

Amenities

  • Restrooms
  • Visitor Activity Center
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Paves & Unpaved Hiking Trails
  • Paved Biking Trails
  • Water Access/Feature
  • Dog Friendly (On Leash)
  • Family Friendly Features
  • Scheduled Activities
  • Picnic Tables

Contact

Address: 5901 Los Rios Blvd., Plano, TX 75074

Phone: 972.941.7250

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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
December 3, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Callas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am  - 12pm, earlier during summer...
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Chapter Meeting
December 3, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Room 125.
Chapter Meeting Placeholder. A further description monthly meeting will appear here as the scheduled meeting draws near. Join us in north Dallas at Dallas College...
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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
December 6, 2025    
7:30 am - 9:30 am
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT) Saturday, December 6, 2025  ||  7:30am – 9:30am   CT Description:  Join...
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Heard Museum || Guided Trails (AT)
December 6, 2025    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || Guided Trails (AT) Saturday, December 6, 2025  |  9:30am – 10:30am CT Description: Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of the...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
December 10, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Callas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am  - 12pm, earlier during summer...
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Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH)
December 12, 2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail
Event Name: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH) Date/Time: Friday December 12, 2025, 9-11am Address: Paschall Park Butterfly Trail, 1001 New Market Road, Mesquite, 75149...
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Coppell Nature Park Trail Maintenance
December 13, 2025    
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Coppell Nature Park
Event Name: Trail Maintenance Date/Time: Every Second Saturday of the month from 8am to 11am. Except for July and November. Address: 367 Freeport Parkway, Coppell, TX 75019...
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Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
December 13, 2025    
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, December 13, 2025 ||  8am – 9:30am CT Hosted by the Heard & offered by volunteers...
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Spring Creek Forest - 2nd Saturday Workdays (VH)
December 13, 2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest “2 nd Saturday” workdays Sept. 2025/ May 2026 Sept. 13, 2025, 9-11am: -- 1770 Holford Road (the center section...
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W.W. Glover Cemetery Volunteer Day-Winter (VH)
December 13, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
W.W. Glover Cemetery Volunteer Day 6650 Military Parkway, Dallas, TX 75227 Contact lead: Kathy Ann Reid, krtexas@protonmail.com April 12, 10 am - 12 pm May 10,...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
December 17, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Callas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am  - 12pm, earlier during summer...
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Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT)
December 18, 2025    
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT) Thursday, December 18, 2025 ||  8am – 9:30am CT Description: 3rd Thursday Bird Walks in the Heard...
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Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape Workday
December 20, 2025    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape
Project site name changed to Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape (formerly Canyon Creek) Monthly workday 1001 G. Bush Freeway ( Hilton Garden Inn) Every third...
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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT)
December 20, 2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT) Saturday, December 20, 2025 ||  9:00 AM – 10:30 AM    CT Description:  As...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
December 24, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Callas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am  - 12pm, earlier during summer...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
December 31, 2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day 1617 Fort Worth Ave. Callas, TX 75208 Contact lead: Van Johnson, vanindallas2@aol.com Every Weds, 9am  - 12pm, earlier during summer...
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Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
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03 Dec
Chapter Meeting
3 Dec 25
Farmers Branch
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06 Dec
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)
6 Dec 25
Seagoville
06 Dec
Heard Museum || Guided Trails (AT)
6 Dec 25
McKinney
Events on December 10, 2025
10 Dec
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
10 Dec 25
Events on December 12, 2025
12 Dec
Paschall Park Butterfly Trail Workday (VH)
12 Dec 25
Mesquite
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13 Dec
Coppell Nature Park Trail Maintenance
13 Dec 25
Coppell
13 Dec
Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT)
13 Dec 25
McKinney
13 Dec
Spring Creek Forest - 2nd Saturday Workdays (VH)
13 Dec 25
13 Dec
W.W. Glover Cemetery Volunteer Day-Winter (VH)
13 Dec 25
Events on December 17, 2025
17 Dec
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
17 Dec 25
Events on December 18, 2025
18 Dec
Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT)
18 Dec 25
McKinney
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20 Dec
Prairie Creek Marsh and Wildscape Workday
20 Dec 25
Richardson
20 Dec
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT)
20 Dec 25
Seagoville
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24 Dec
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
24 Dec 25
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31 Dec
Western Heights Cemetery Volunteer Day (VH)
31 Dec 25