Hidden gems - Nature preserves in Arlington, United States not to miss (Updated March, 2024)

Hidden gems: Nature preserves in Arlington

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Arlington. This list contains 12 places from Nature preserve category.

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Ray Roberts Nature Center

Nature preserve

5.00 (5 reviews) (~70.61 km from centre)

Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve

Nature preserve

Educational nature center & woodland & prairie reserve on 758 acres with 20+ miles of trails.

4.80 (110 reviews) (~29.09 km from centre)

John Bunker Sands Wetland Center

Non-profit organization

👍👍 John Bunker Sands is a beautiful place to immerse yourself in the outdoors. The staff go above and beyond to offer you an amazing visit, and the wildlife is truly stunning. Plus, you get an opportunity to learn about how North Texas gets their fresh water. I recommend this place for a trip to learn...

4.80 (92 reviews) (~58.34 km from centre)

Charles Ladd Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Breathtaking space of nature tucked in between homes and businesses. A great place to explore.

4.80 (8 reviews) (~20.79 km from centre)

Coombs Creek Trail

Nature preserve

👍👍 This isn't really a "trail". It's a walking path in an incredibly wealthy neighborhood, but we enjoyed the fairy houses.

4.70 (56 reviews) (~24.79 km from centre)

Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful preserve lots of flowers, and birds. Love it

4.70 (55 reviews) (~54.5 km from centre)

Cedar Mountain - Dallas County Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

😠 This trail sounds similar to the bigger, better trails off Mountain View, however this one is located off of Belt Line road. Once you actually find the main trail which might require several visits you will discover the staff forgets they are run by the city and acts as if their dirt and trees are...

4.70 (52 reviews) (~18.18 km from centre)

Lester Lorch Park - Dallas County Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Most of the people that come here are respectful BUT there are those that leave trash or blow air horns disturbing the wildlife. A preserve is a sanctuary and refuge for wildlife. Please respect that while spending time on the preserve!

4.70 (43 reviews) (~22.59 km from centre)

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center

Nature preserve

Forested nature preserve with a variety of hiking trails, bird-viewing areas & dog-friendly hours.

4.60 (122 reviews) (~18.61 km from centre)

Timbers Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

4.60 (109 reviews) (~55.62 km from centre)

SW Sub Courthouse Demonstration Garden

Nature preserve

4.60 (27 reviews) (~29.64 km from centre)

John F. Burke Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 I've probably driven over this area numerous times, as it's just beneath a highway, crossing over the 'Elm Fork' branch of the Trinity river system, where you can spot alligator gar (a fish that can resemble alligator and grow to be as big.) This is a very similar--small--trail to the Elm Fork Natur...

4.50 (119 reviews) (~25.87 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Nature preserves in Arlington, United States