Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Category: Park in Mansfield, Texas

Address: 1650 Matlock Rd, Mansfield, TX 76063, USA

Phone: +18174731943

Opening hours

Sunday: 5AM–9PM

Monday: 5AM–9PM

Tuesday: 5AM–9PM

Wednesday: 5AM–9PM

Thursday: 5AM–9PM

Friday: 5AM–9PM

Saturday: 5AM–9PM

Reviews

Sudedra Franks

Nov 2, 2022

Awesome natures trails for working out and also just enjoy the sites. A hidden gem for Texas. Good on your knees and back too. Nice place to take your pets...they even have doogy bags and cans. The maps could be a bit more understanding in my opinion. I've seen better park maps. Just follow the blue trails signs. Be sure the stop at the Treehouse Overlook. It's lovely!

Edward Andy

Nov 1, 2022

Love it

Paula Channell

Nov 1, 2022

This is a favorite park of mine. Lots of good hiking trails. There's an overlook ' tree house' over a creek with a great view. Good signage so you know where you are and good explantions of the land you're viewing. Two bird blinds! Nice restrooms. Good parking.

Kyle Edgerley

Oct 31, 2022

Amazing park! Very well taken care of and extremely unique.

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Questions & Answers

how about I would like to walk in this park but I would not like to go alone there is someone a girl who wants to accompany me I am single here I live nearby but I do not want to go alone it is better with someone preferably a woman I am calm I would

Kevin Smith | Sep 5, 2022
Fereda Allen | Sep 5, 2022

I agree. Put on NextDoor soliciting for a walking buddy. I go daily. You would be ok walking alone. There are always folks there.

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is there an open trail to 360 and does is accommodate bikes??

James Hartzell | Nov 4, 2020
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park | Nov 4, 2020

Hi James! Bikes are not allowed in Oliver Nature Park but our linear trail was just expanded to add a concrete trail that starts at the back of the park and goes 1.25 miles to the 360 service road. There is no direct connection to the highway, so you would be riding on grass (and private property) for about 100 yards or so to get to the road itself, which we do not recommend. Most guests just turn around at the trail head at 360 and take the trail back in the opposite direction. Future expansions that are currently in development will take the trail under 360 and to the eastern city limits, and also add a paved path that will connect the new section to the existing linear trail that ends at McKnight Park East. So you should very soon be able to ride a longer distance, but for now we have the standalone segments. The best place to access the new linear trail segment is from Philip Thompson Soccer Complex, 1071 N Holland Road.

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Does anyone happen to know if the park has bluebonnets right now?

Jessica Mooney | Nov 5, 2018
M. Casey Kirksey | Nov 5, 2018

Yes but people are beginning to trample them in some areas.. It's a popular photo spot right now

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Do you have picnic areas?

Rachel Martinez | Nov 5, 2017
Gavin Sigler | Nov 5, 2017

There are picnic tables but no grills or fire circles.

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Is there a playground are for kids?

Camila Girón | May 8, 2022
L V | May 8, 2022

It's more of a nature preserve, if you will. No playground for kids. The park has room for playing catch, etc or walking in/observing nature. It's located in a beautifully wooded area.

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Is there a swimming area? Is swimming allowed

garfield logan | Nov 4, 2021
Imfreir | Nov 4, 2021

No, there's a swimming area, but is not open to the public yet

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When was the park built ?

Carlos Soler | Nov 4, 2020
Melvin Tackno | Nov 4, 2020

It was 2014

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Is this trail lit at night?

Jessica Johnson | Nov 4, 2020
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park | Nov 4, 2020

No, to preserve the natural wildlife habitats there are no lights in Oliver Nature Park. It closes according to the sunset, so the hours vary throughout the year. Currently it is open 5am-6pm. It will be open until 9pm starting mid March. If you are looking for lighted trails to run or walk on, check out the Walnut Creek Linear Trail. It has trailheads at Town Park (500 Main St) and McKnight Park East (700 US 287, next to Fieldhouse USA). You can see the route on the blue dots on the map on this page: https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/1179/Walnut-Creek-Linear-Trail WCLT is 12-ft wide, concrete and lighted for nearly all of the trail.

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Is this park pet friendly?

Jeff Kragenbrink | Nov 5, 2019
joe volk | Nov 5, 2019

Yes very pet friendly

Why is the concrete trail on the other side of the creek closed with a ‘No trespassing” sign.

Dave Matthew | Nov 5, 2018
Holly Scudero | Nov 5, 2019

Full statement from the park can be found here: https://www.olivernaturepark.com/information-regarding-bridge-closure-oliver-nature-park

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What kind of trees grow in this park?

Tyler Pezet | Nov 5, 2018
Harriet McKinley | Nov 5, 2018

Oak pecan black walnut

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