John F. Burke Nature Preserve

Lizard King

It's not a bad place but keep in mind some of this area is prone to flooding when rains are heavy, and the entrance is a steep hill thay can be a pain. Ther3 can and will be wild animals. And depending on the time of day or night those animals can vary..so keep that in mind durring early or later hours for aniamls such as bobcats, coyotes and hogs even at times. Them last 2 are the ones to be sort of weary for. That are wild animals. not a bad place to bird watch...and as many have said highway noise can be a bit of a pain. But get a litte bit away from the highway and put some trees in between you and the road and the noise should dull down some or mostly..not a too bad place to maybe access the trinity river by foot and do some sight seeing some. And to those, such as val hicks, who say it's sketchy cause someone who is homeless decides to hunker down in an area like this, that's rude and disrespectful to call someone sketchy for tryin to SURVIVE. One can say you or anyone else homeless or not can be sketchy...so watch your karma. One may have chosen to hunker in that area cause its SAFER, and then to dehumanize one for that choice is wrong. The struggle is real people, remember we all make up this thing called humanity, so don't be the one to take that dignity from an individual...if anything try to reach out and be interactive and helpful if one can. Be friendly. It will make a big difference....and for anyone who is dealing with the struggles as a tip pack in pack out if one has to make that kind of choice. Pick a spot further pffbthe regular path have some common courtesy to not be a eye sore. I have been in the struggle before and it still is a struggle, but we are all humans let's not drop below that. And Google should have a dislike button for review comments as well...it's not really a accurate system to allow likes but no dislikes to the a review...just a thought google.... Now algorithms activate..lol...stay awesome everyone.

Josiah Fox

Not the best nature park in town. Too close to the highway...it's SO loud and it's not peaceful at all. The views aren't even that great. Definitely won't be going back here and I suggest you do the same.

Fabiano Garcia

Nice nature preserve, very convenient located close to Farmers Branch and Las Colinas. Dirty trails perfect for walking and running. The trails are not long, so if you want to do a longer work out you will need to do multiple loops. It is totally worth to come and visit at least once.

Phillip Thompson

Absolutely fantastic walking trail. There isn't anything man-made that is a central focus, and that's great! This is the type of place where you can sit very quietly and the animals come out. But don't be fooled into thinking you're 100% safe. There are snakes, bobcats, coyote, and poison ivy.