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Weekend Adventure: Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve | Plano Texas

Address 5901 Los Rios Boulevard (Between Jupiter and Parker Road) Plano, TX 75074 Link to Map Hours of Operation Daily 5 am to 11 pm Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, Plano's largest park, is 800 acres and extends from Parker Road on the south to Chaparral Road on the north and from Spring Creek Parkway on the west to Los Rios Boulevard on the east. The park boasts nearly eight miles of concrete trails and five miles of soft surface trails located along Rowlett Creek. Nature trails are open from sunrise to sunset daily. Pavilion Reservations The pavilion at Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve is available for reservation. Please visit our Pavilion Reservation page for more information. Kayaking & Paddle Boarding at Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve The pond at Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve is open for kayaking, canoeing and stand up paddle boarding from dawn to dusk. The general public is welcome to use their own watercraft (canoe, kayak, stand-up paddleboard). Learn more about paddling at Oak Point (PDF). Hillside Parking Lot and Restroom Project Project for the design and construction of a new parking lot, trail connections, picnic pavilion, restrooms, tree plantings and irrigation on the east side of the park. For more information, read the project FAQ's. View the Oak Point Park Hillside Parking Lot and Restroom Master Plan Emergency Trail Marker System Emergency trail markers allow Plano’s emergency response teams to determine exactly where on a trail they need to respond and how to best access that location. More information regarding Plano’s Emergency Trail Marker System at Oak Point Park can be found on links below as well as on our Trail System page. Emergency Trail Markers FAQ (PDF) Emergency Trail Marker System - Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve (PDF) Maps, Documents & Guides Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve Paved Trail Map (PDF) Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve Kiosk Map (PDF) Equestrian Area Map (PDF) - Trailer Parking at Bob Woodruff Park Natural Surface Trail Names and Descriptions (PDF) Oak Point Plant Identification Guide (PDF) Oak Point Tree Identification Guide (PDF) Soft Trail Guidelines (PDF) Stewardship Stewardship is everyone's responsibility. Help us preserve your Preserve! Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve is a natural respite within our suburban city. It is a special place left largely undisturbed where visitors can have the pleasure of being surrounded by nature and experiencing animals, plants and ecoregions found in North Central Texas. Environmental stewardship means responsibly using and managing land and resources, so they can be used and enjoyed now, and just as much in the future. In order for Oak Point to remain a healthy nature preserve, it is important that all users act as stewards of the park. Your proactive stewardship of this park will help when you: Properly dispose of litter Deposit pet waste in trash cans Do not disturb plants, animals or any part of the environment Stay on trails that are clearly designated for use Want to help preserve your nature preserve? You can make a difference. Volunteer to clean up trash at Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve. Thanks for your help! Find out how you can volunteer. Wildlife Fishing View fishing information. Kestrels Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve is a proud partner organization to the American Kestrel Partnership. Bobcats / Coyotes Check out information about bobcats/coyotes and signs of Coyote Presence. Be Prepared This is a nature preserve; be watchful for wild animals, venomous snakes, insects, and poison ivy. If you experience an emergency, call 911. When visiting Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, please remember to bring sunscreen and bug spray. Chiggers are prevalent during the summer months.