By Haley Shapley
Who doesn’t love a good park? I grew up with one nearby my house that was right on the water and had a walking trail, baseball fields, tennis courts and a playground. That park only did me wrong once: One day, I sat on a chicken swing that rocked back and forth. The next day, I had the chicken pox. I deduced that it was from the chicken at the park — I think that’s pretty rational thinking for a 3-year-old. The next time I went to the park, I hit that chicken swing for giving me what I called “chicken box.” My family still laughs about it, but let me reiterate, dear family: I was three!
Anyway, there’s nothing better than a good park, and Grapevine has got them in spades. They range from teeny-tiny (the 0.25-acre Liberty Park, which houses the historic
Torian Cabin) to sprawling (the 119-acre Horseshoe Trails/Snakey Lake Park, with an asphalt trail and mountain bike trail for the athletically inclined). Some, such as Big Bear Creek Nature Preserve/Park and the Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park, will appeal to nature lovers. While others — like Dove Park, with its swimming pool; basketball, tennis and sand volleyball courts; in-line hockey area; gazebos; and play structure — will impress the little ones.
For a good all-around choice, check out Bear Creek Park — which has a trail with interpretive signs; two highly-rated, disc golf courses; athletic fields; play areas; exercise stations; benches; and picnic areas. For more information, and a complete run-down of all of Grapevine’s parks, click
here.