Cedar Ridge Preserve Nature preserve in Dallas
Cedar Ridge Preserve is a nature preserve at 7171 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75249. Call (972) 709-7784.
A 633-acre nature preserve with approximately nine miles of hiking trails, managed by Audubon Dallas. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 6:30 am until sunset, closed on Mondays. There is no entry fee. A $5 donation is suggested.
- Tuesday to Sunday, 6:30 am until sunset
- No entry fee, $5 donation suggested
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When is Cedar Ridge Preserve open?
Tuesday to Sunday, from 6:30 am until sunset. The gate is locked one hour after sunset. The preserve is closed on Mondays.
Is there an entry fee at Cedar Ridge Preserve?
No. There is no entry fee, but a donation of $5 or more is encouraged because the preserve relies on volunteers and donations. There are two donation boxes: one in front of the education building and one in the main parking lot. Signs with a QR code for donations are posted in the entrance area.
Where do I park?
There is a gravel parking lot and marked spaces inside the preserve. Overflow parking is down the street at Park in the Woods Recreation Center, 6801 Mountain Creek Parkway. Parking is limited, so the preserve encourages carpooling, especially on weekends.
Are dogs allowed at Cedar Ridge Preserve?
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a physical leash and under the owner's control at all times. An electronic dog collar does not meet this rule. Dog waste must be picked up and put in the trash cans at the entrance.
Can I ride a bike on the trails?
No. The trails are for pedestrians only. Bicycles, horses, one-wheels, scooters and motorized vehicles are not allowed on the trails.
Are there restrooms and drinking water?
Yes. Restrooms are at the entrance near the main parking lot. There are none along the trails. A water fountain is in front of the restroom building. Water is only available at that fountain.
Are the trails wheelchair accessible?
Two parts are. The Little Bluestem Trail and the Butterfly Garden are ADA accessible. The trail list gives the Little Bluestem Trail as 0.25 miles and marks it wheelchair accessible.
Why is the preserve sometimes closed?
It closes for heavy rain, heat warnings, and cleanup and maintenance. Single trails or the whole preserve can close when trails are saturated. It may also close in summer when the heat index is above 105 and the National Weather Service has issued a heat warning. For the most up-to-date information, the preserve points visitors to the rolling banner on its website and to its Facebook and Instagram pages.
Can I have a picnic or a party there?
A picnic, yes. There are picnic tables, but cooking is prohibited and no fires may be started. Parties are not allowed, and there are no fields for ball games.
Can I fish or swim at the preserve?
Fishing is allowed on a catch and release basis only. Swimming is not allowed in the pond.
How can I volunteer at Cedar Ridge Preserve?
Conservation in Action Days are held on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Volunteers meet near the maintenance barn for trail maintenance, invasive species removal, habitat restoration and butterfly garden upkeep. The start time changes with the season, so check the calendar. Questions go to crp@audubondallas.org.
Who do I call about Cedar Ridge Preserve?
The City of Dallas parks website lists 972-709-7784 for the preserve. Audubon Dallas, which manages it, gives the email crp@audubondallas.org on its own site. In an emergency on the trails, call 911.
Admission
- EntryA donation of $5 or more is encouragedFree
Closed on Mondays. The gate is locked one hour after sunset. The preserve can also close for heavy rain, heat warnings, cleanup and maintenance.