Plano’s nature escape: shaded trails, overlooks, and peaceful landscapes.
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve in Plano offers paved and unpaved trails for all fitness levels, with shade, an overlook tower, and year-round beauty. The well-maintained grounds are dog- and family-friendly, featuring restrooms, ample parking, and paths accessible to strollers and wheelchairs. The park includes three habitat types with diverse flora and fauna, making it ideal for hiking, photography, picnics, and quiet time in nature.
6701 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75093, USA
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Explore marked paved and unpaved trails for all skill levels, with scenic views and wildlife spotting.
Climb the tower for panoramic views of the preserve's rolling hills and natural landscapes.
Enjoy picnicking, playground areas, and stroller-accessible paths ideal for children and groups.
Ride on designated bike trails through diverse terrains for outdoor exercise and adventure.
Capture beautiful scenes of wildflowers, creeks, and seasonal foliage in a pristine setting.
Bring your furry friends to explore trails and open spaces in a clean, safe environment.
Overall rating
Katie Fitch
This is the most beautiful place in DFW. Lovely, assessible, well kept. I have enjoyed walking in every season. My big kids loved the play ground. The whole place is dog friendly. Feels really safe. Paved ways and dirt trails
M Shannon
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve in Plano, Texas is a true hidden gem and one of the best outdoor spaces in North Texas. The preserve offers a perfect mix of natural beauty and well-maintained trails, making it ideal for hikers, runners, families, and anyone looking to unwind outdoors. The paved and unpaved trails are clearly marked and suitable for all fitness levels, whether you want a leisurely walk or a more challenging hike through the rolling hills. The scenery is beautiful year-round, with wildflowers in the spring, shaded paths in the summer, colorful foliage in the fall, and peaceful open views in the winter. The overlook tower provides a great view of the surrounding landscape and is well worth the short climb. Arbor Hills is also very clean and well cared for, with helpful signage, restrooms near the entrance, and plenty of parking. It’s dog-friendly, family-friendly, and a great place for photography, picnics, or simply getting some fresh air. Overall, Arbor Hills Nature Preserve is a wonderful escape from city life without leaving town. Whether you’re looking for exercise, relaxation, or a scenic spot to explore nature, this preserve is absolutely worth a visit.
Leonardo Torres Jr.
Lots of shade throughout the trails, if you decide to walk the pavement trail it should be easy enough for children and family. I would leave the dirt trails for more experienced hikers. One thing I noticed is that the trail and creek are clean and well maintained compared to others I’ve seen! Also, at the time I hiked, there was some construction and certain trails closed just fyi. The restrooms are ok. There are several benches throughout the trail for you to sit and enjoy the peace and quiet! The tower provides an awesome view and really makes you feel you are surrounded in mother nature! I can say so far this is one of my best trails! Definitely will be back!
Andrew Farmer
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve is one of those places that makes you forget you are anywhere near a city. I stopped by while visiting clients in Plano and it blew me away. Wide open trails, quiet pockets of nature, and views that look way better in person than any photo you try to take. The creek, the overlook, the wildlife, all of it feels calm and clean. You can walk, jog, or just sit and regroup for a minute and no one bothers you. Perfect spot to clear your head before meetings or after a long travel day. If every city had a preserve like this, people would probably be a lot nicer.
Jana McLaughlin
This park is on a smaller scale, but diverse. There are three types of habitats, with various fauna and flora. The paths are well maintained, easily accessible by strollers, or wheelchairs. There are bike trails. We walked the cca 2-mile loop in about 40 minutes, but there are more paths for longer walks. There are occasional elevation changes. The restrooms are not the best looking, but had soap, water and toilet paper. The best feature is the ice cream truck positioned at the parking lot. The parking lot is quite large, for about 100 vehicles.
