Spring Creek Nature Preserve (Richardson)

Features for the Naturalist

Over 100 deeply wooded acres along limestone creek. Several miles of paved trails with picnic areas. Trail links to Galatyn Woodland Preserve.

Great for: The Naturalist-In-TrainingThe BotanistThe ForesterThe GeologistThe Outdoor Adventurer, and The Wetlander.

Park Information

Highlights

Paved trails through deep forest for peaceful strolling. Picnic, bring your horseshoes for fun in the horseshoe pit, and visit two historic cemeteries. Best access from Lookout Rd. with trail under Plano Rd. leading to nature area.

Amenities

  • Restrooms
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Paved & Unpaved Hiking Trails
  • PavedBiking Trails
  • Water Access/Feature
  • Dog Friendly (On Leash)
  • Picnic Tables

Contact

Address: 1600 E. Lookout Dr. at N. Plano Rd., Richardson, TX 75082

Phone: 972.744.4100

Website: Spring Creek Nature Area

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December 2, 2024    
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...
December 4, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Green Shoots:  Waking Up to a Natural Wisdom  (Iceland Fishing Village) “To be surprised, to wonder, is to begin to understand . . . everything...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT) Saturday, December 7, 2024  ||  7:30am – 9:30am Join us as...
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || 1st Saturday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, December 7, 2024  || 8:30am – 9:30am  CT Description:  A guided bird walk. It...
Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT) Saturday, December 7, 2024  ||  9:30am – -10:30am CT Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of...
Heard Museum || 2nd Saturday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, December 14, 2024  |  8am-9:30am CT 2nd Saturday Bird Walks are intended to help beginning and...
TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || 2nd Saturday Trail Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT) Saturday, December 14, 2024   8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Description: Fun for all...
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center || Guided Tree ID Walk (AT) Saturday, December 14, 2024  || 10am– 11:30am   CT Description: Join us for a guided tree...
Heard Museum || 3rd Thursday Bird Walk (AT) Saturday, December 19, 2024  |  8am – 9:30am CT 3rd Thursday Bird Walks in the Heard Wildlife...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour (AT) Saturday, December 21, 2024 ||  9:00 AM – 10:30 AM    CT   As...
January 1, 2025    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Welcome the New Year by strolling with friends on a small-group guided walk along the creek and through the massive trees of Spring Creek Forest...
January 1, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
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...
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT) Saturday, January 4, 2025  ||  7:30am – 9:30am Description:  Join us...
Heard Museum || 1st Saturday Guided Trails  (AT) Saturday, January 4, 2025  ||  9:30am – -10:30am CT Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of...
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