Harry Moss Park

Natural Features

Harry Moss Park is a 284.1-acre metropolitan park located in Dallas, Texas, established in 1972. The park is situated at the corner of Royal Lane and Greenville Avenue, offering a diverse range of natural features and recreational opportunities.

The park is characterized by its heavily treed landscape, providing a green oasis within the urban environment of Dallas. It features White Rock Creek, which runs through the property, adding to its natural appeal.

The park's terrain includes a mix of wooded areas, open green spaces, and blackland prairie. While this unique ecosystem has faced some maintenance challenges, the city has been working on plans to properly maintain and restore it within the park.

Trails and Recreation

One of the park's main attractions is its extensive trail system. The off-road bike trail, developed in partnership with DORBA (Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association), spans 5.46 miles and consists of multiple connected loops.

These trails offer a mix of terrain suitable for beginner to intermediate mountain bikers, with features such as tight and twisting sections, long flowing areas, dirt mounds, tree gates, and wooden bridges.

The park connects to the White Rock Creek Trail, allowing for extended recreational routes as part of Dallas' broader green belt plan.

In addition to biking, the park caters to various other activities. It includes soccer fields, though these have been temporarily closed due to safety concerns with lighting structures. The park also offers opportunities for hiking, picnicking, and nature observation.

History

Harry Moss Park has an interesting history, including a brief period in the 1930s when it housed a racetrack called Hilltop Stables.

The park's name comes from Harry Moss, a prominent local figure who owned the land as part of a larger farm before it was acquired by the City of Dallas.