Cedar Hill State Park
Cedar Hill State Park has two available camping areas, a boat ramp, a small picnic area, and two fishing jetties.
Features
Nature
The park lies at the intersection of two ecosystems: rolling tallgrass prairie and limestone escarpment. It features over 200 species of birds, as well as various mammals and fish in Joe Pool Lake. The area has over 4 miles of hiking trails in addition to the DORBA trails. The park also features a number of creeks, including Baggett Branch, which flows into Joe Pool Lake.
Penn Farm Agricultural History Center
The Penn Farm Agricultural History Center is located within the boundaries. The farm has reconstructed and historic buildings from the mid-19th century through the mid-20th century.
DORBA Mountain Bike Trail
Designed, built and maintained by the Dallas Off-Road Bike Association (DORBA), this trail is 12 miles long and consists of three concentric paths — 3 miles (Short), 8 miles (Middle), and 12 miles (Outer).
See also
References
- ^ Christopher Adams (February 24, 2023). "What is the most visited state park in Texas? Here's the top 10 countdown". KXAN.com. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ "Cedar Hill State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ^ "Cedar Hill State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ^ "Cedar Hill State Park Nature — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ^ "Future Land Use Map". May 29, 2024.
- ^ Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery: Environmental Impact Statement. 1992.
- ^ "Cedar Hill State Park History — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
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